This animated map illustrates the changing trends in the most popular names given to baby girls in the United States over time. With a clear visual layout, it tracks how specific names have risen and fallen in popularity across different eras, reflecting societal shifts and evolving naming preferences.

UPDATE: and here is a short video by Abacaba that tracks the most popular names for girls in America for each year from 1880 to 2013 using Census data.




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