Okay, so this is not an earth shattering post in terms of truly meaningful information about the application process or the class we are considering, but every once in a while it is nice to go off the board a little. I did something similar last year and thought about it again this year because once again I find myself in a similar situation.
Last year around the same time a friend was about to welcome a new baby into the world and he and his wife were trying to decide on a name. They were thus running names by friends, taking suggestions, and doing research. Not that you asked, but the name decided upon back then was Max.
Once again this year I find that someone I know is having a baby and finding a name came up again. Thus I give you the top 10 first names of applicants this year . . . ladies first.
Top 10 Female Names
1. Sarah
2. Elizabeth
3. Tie: Emily, Maria
4. Jessica
5. Rebecca
6. Tie: Jennifer, Lauren
7. Tie: Alexandra, Danielle, Yang
8. Tie: Laura, Samantha
9. Tie: Ashley, Jing
10. Tie: Julia, Michelle
Top 10 Male Names
1. David
2. Michael
3. Benjamin
4. Tie: Alexander, Christopher
5. John
6. Daniel
7. Robert
8. James
9: Tie: Joseph, Matthew
10. Tie: Bryan, Jacob, William
