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Top baby names’ celebrity inspiration Social Security’s most popular names of 2011 reveal pop-culture roots.
Glamazon Sophia Loren is known for her style, and so is her name. "Sophia" ranks No. 1 on the Social Security list.
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"The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn," featuring Kristin Stewart as Bella Swan, shattered box office records. The name "Isabella" was the second most popular for girls in 2011.
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Celebritology cheered on Emma Stone as one of "11 celebrities having a solid 2011." Add more good karma to the list: "Emma" is the third most popular girl name of the year.
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Actress and Washington native Olivia Wilde made a splash on the big and small screen in 2011 as the star of "House M.D.," "TRON: Legacy" and "Cowboys & Aliens." The name "Olivia” was the fourth most popular of the year.
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It’s a name with old-Hollywood glamour: “Ava,” as in leading lady Ava Gardner, is the fifth most popular name for girls this year.
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Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt, center, poses for a picture with a fan. Parents were a fan of the name “Emily,” the sixth most popular name this year.
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“Abigail” is a name for a precocious talent: Actress Abigail Breslin is one of the youngest actresses to ever have been nominated for an Oscar. The name came in seventh on this year’s list.
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Madison is a famous last name — as in first lady Dolly, and model and television personality Holly, shown here — but “Madison” has also climbed the charts of first names for girls. It’s the eighth most popular name this year.
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Mia Farrow played Rosemary, who is pregnant with the spawn of Satan in 1968's "Rosemary's Baby." But that didn’t deter parents from picking Mia as the ninth most popular name for girls in 2011.
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“Chloe,” a French name that is oh-so-chic, comes in at No. 7 on this list of the most popular baby names of the year. One of the most famous Chloes is “Big Love’s” Chloe Sevigny, right, shown here on set with Ginnifer Goodwin, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Bill Paxton.
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There’s no doubt that the popularity of the name “Jacob” — at the top of the boys’ name list — was influenced by “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner, who plays the hunky werewolf Jacob in the films.
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Kourtney Kardashian started a trend when she named her son “Mason,” the second most popular name for boys this year. Kardashian recently announced that she is expecting her second child. We’ll see if she chooses an equally popular name for Mason’s little brother or sister.
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The royal wedding may have boosted the popularity of the name William, as many parents decided to name their own little princes after Britain’s future king. William was the third most popular name for boys this year.
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There are two famous celebrity kids that share a similarly popular name: Actor Will Smith named his son Jaden, left; and Britney Spears named her son Jayden. Spears’s spelling of the name is more popular, landing at No. 4 on the list of boys’ names this year.
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Biblical names, like “Noah,” are always favorites for boys, and this year is no exception — Noah is the fifth most popular name. Some famous Noahs in Hollywood include “ER” actor Noah Wyle, pictured, and director Noah Baumbach.
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A tribute to the King of Pop? Not likely — Michael has always been a popular baby name. However, this is the first time that Michael has not been in the top 10 in 63 years.
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Maybe parents are remembering Ethan Hawke’s romantic roles in “Before Sunrise” and “Before Sunset” when they name their little boys “Ethan.” The name is the seventh-most popular name of the year.
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Actor Alexander Skarsgard — star of “Battleship,” which opens May 18 — is the latest face of a series of strong Alexanders. The name, which means “protector of men,” is No. 8 on this year’s list.
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“Aiden,” a name that means “little fire,” has been riding high on the list of popular baby names for years now. Its popularity can be partially attributed to a “Sex and the City” character played by John Corbett. It is the ninth most popular name for baby boys this year.
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Daniel Radcliffe’s post-”Harry Potter” career has been heating up with roles on Broadway. However, the popularity of the name Daniel has cooled slightly since last year, falling two spots to No. 10.
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