After More than a Decade, a Shift in the #1 New York City Baby Names

 
 
 
Health E-News October 22, 2008
 
 
 After More than a Decade, a Shift in the #1 New York City Baby Names

Isabella, Sophia and Daniel knock Ashley and Michael out of top slot

Move over Ashley and Michael – Isabella, Sophia and Daniel are now the names of choice for New York City parents. Ashley and Emily had been the city’s top girl names for more than a decade, and Michael had reigned uncontested since 1956, when he surpassed Robert as the boy of choice. But Ashley dropped to third place in 2007 as Isabella and Sophia tied for the top slot and Emily held the second. Michael also fell to third place, trailing both Daniel and Jayden.

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