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Why Are There No Girls Named Tracy Anymore?
Hey there! Let’s chat about something that’s been on my mind—why aren’t there any girls named Tracy these days? Fast forward to 2014, and those of us who grew up in the 70s and early 80s, surrounded by a sea of Jennys, are still naming our kids, but guess what? None of us are picking Jenny for our daughters anymore. Out of the top 20 girls’ names from 1970, only Elizabeth managed to stick around in the top 100 by 2014.
The names we grew up with—like Lisa, Christina, Susan, and Heather—have pretty much vanished from the scene. Back in 1970, names like Tracy, Tammy, and Dawn were given to over 53,000 baby girls, but by 2014, none of them even made it into the top 1,000!
The Boys’ Names That Stick Around
Now, here’s the interesting part. While we’ve completely ditched “our” names for our daughters, it seems to be the opposite for boys. Names like Michael, David, and James, which were all the rage in 1970, are still among the top 20 for boys in 2014. In fact, 12 of the top 20 boys’ names from 1970 are still rocking the top 100—can you believe that?
What’s Going On?
So, what’s going on here? The Social Security Administration has some insight, keeping track of names since 1879. When you look back at the top names for boys over the decades—think John, William, and James—they just keep showing up, whereas girls’ names seem to change every decade or so. It’s like there’s a tradition for passing down boys’ names that just doesn’t exist for girls.
I find it kind of sad that each generation of women seems to turn their backs on their names. I’ve never heard a guy complain about his name being “outdated” or “not cool.” But my friends? They’re always talking about how much they dislike their names. Is it just another way we women feel less than satisfied with ourselves?
Trendy Names and Their Future
In our quest to give our daughters trendy names, we might just be setting them up for the same fate. Just like Jennifer screams “I’m a product of the 70s,” names like Mia will likely become markers of their own time. Let’s hope they don’t end up like Tracy!
Further Reading
If you’re interested in exploring more about names and parenting, check out our blog post on home insemination kits at Intracervical Insemination. You might also find valuable insights on this topic at Make a Mom, a trusted authority on the subject. And for those expecting, March of Dimes is an excellent resource for pregnancy guidance.
Conclusion
In summary, the drop in names like Tracy reflects a broader trend of women distancing themselves from the names they once wore. While boys’ names hold strong through generations, girls’ names seem to vanish and reappear in cycles, leaving many of us wondering why we don’t embrace our names more.