The Hottest Baby Names Trends, Lists and Forecast

An instant snapshot of how the world today is shaping the name you may choose for your child tomorrow, The 2013 Baby Names Almanac is jam-packed with information and trends, plus thousands of names to browse. Here's a sneak peak at the ideas, forecasts, predictions and suggestions you'll find:

Why some names are a lot more popular than you think (Adalyn, Devin)

The cutting-edge names on the rise (Nylah, Archer) and the super-hot names cooling fast (Brisa, Brett)

The crossover pop culture names that will be moving to the cribs of tomorrow (Blue, Brantley)

Just how many Sophias and Jacobs are out there

Look at whether popular unisex names like Kendall or Dakota are used more for boys or girls

The hottest names in your state

The ending to a girl's name that makes it super-hot, and the one letter that is all the rage for boys

Packed with easy-to-read charts, graphs, and maps, this book is a screen shot of the world today. It's stuffed with ideas on what's hip and hot and how you can take the trend and turn it into a name you love.