Every year around Mother's Day, the Social Security Administration releases the latest baby name popularity information. Check out the most interesting trends for 2008 that columnist and "Baby Name Guru" Bruce Lansky spotted:



After being stuck behind Emily for years, Emma became the most popular name for girls. Emily dropped two places to #3 while Isabella remained at #2.

Chloe jumped six spots to #10—easily the biggest move in the top 10.

Madison rose from #5 to #4, while Addison fell from #11 to #12. In 2007, Madison slipped from #3 to #5 at the expense of Addison, which leaped from #28 to #11.




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