2009 was a historic year. We saw NASA launch the final space shuttle mission to the Hubble Telescope, the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and Barack Obama was sworn in as the first African-American president.
These events had a big impact on the world and the way people chose to name their babies. In fact, some of the most popular baby names of 2009 were inspired by the movies, songs, popular artists, actors, and world events that took place during the year.
The most popular 2009 boy names were inspired by the Bible, the king of pop, and popular characters from television shows that premiered throughout 2008 and 2009. Biblical names have always been popular, so it’s no surprise to find names like Jacob, Daniel, and Noah among the top 2009 names for boys.
Most Popular Boy Names in 2009
Michael was another popular name, which could have been inspired by a Biblical name or Michael Jackson, who passed away in 2009. Be sure to check out how Michael ranks among all other baby boy names starting with M.
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Baby girl names also drew inspiration from pop culture and world events in 2009. While it also inspired some baby name choices in 2008, the movie Twilight was a huge hit in that year, so names like Isabella and Bella were among the more popular 2009 baby names for girls. Soft feminine names from the Bible were also popular, with Chloe, Emma, and Olivia being some of the top names of the year for baby girls.
Most Popular Girl Names in 2009
Baby girl names that start with A were as popular as ever in 2009, a trend that's still true today!
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Some of the most popular names from 2009 were names that were popular throughout the early 2000s, and are still popular today. When it comes to choosing a name for your baby, it’s fun to go back and look at the most popular names from years past.
Whether you are looking for a classic name that will stay popular throughout the years, or are hoping to find something different and unique that you have never heard before, chances are you will find a few beautiful baby names for both boys and girls on this list of popular names from 2009.
Remember the Nickname!
When choosing a baby name, it's important to remember the nicknames that are often associated with that name. Almost every name has a host of nicknames that can go with it. Some are very common and will likely be what others default to. Others are more unique.
For example, Chloe is often given the nickname Chlo. Lo, however, could also work as a nickname. It's simply less common. At the very least, think about the popular nicknames that go with a name you're interested in. Some parents love a particular name, but not the nicknames that go with it.
You might adore Gabriella, but hate Gabby. Even if you don't want your child to be called by a certain nickname, it still may be assigned to them by peers. Your child may even choose to start going by it as an adult. If you want to avoid a certain nickname, it's best to just pick another name.
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You may find that you actually prefer a nickname to the full version. Some parents prefer Josh over Joshua, for example. Thinking about the ways different names can be changed or shortened can help you choose a name! It's a good idea to make a list of nicknames next to each of the top names you're considering.
Most Popular Baby Names by Year
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