Baby Names 2013: BabyCenter Announces Top 100 Names And Biggest Trends In Naming

The Top 100 Baby Names Of 2013
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BabyCenter has released its list of the most popular names of 2013, and it doesn't look like traditional choices are going anywhere anytime soon. With the exception of Madison, which has been replaced by Emily, all of the highest ranking girls' names are the same as they were in 2012. And there were no newcomers on the top 10 boys' list at all.

Unlike Sophia -- which continues its 4-year reign as the number one girls' name -- Aiden has been kicked down to the number two spot with Jackson being the most popular among parents of baby boys.

But don't let the top names fool you. Although they may not be in the top ten, other naming trends emerged this year that prove not everyone wants a common name. Based on the BabyCenter survey, the Duck Dynasty clan and HBO's Girls influenced naming patterns. The Duck Commander's wife rose 89 percent (a whopping 13,282 spots) with Mia behind up by 44 percent. Girls' Shoshanna jumped 67 percent, Marnie up 62 percent and Zosia rose 42 percent in popularity.

Across the pond, even drug dealers had a lasting effect on parents this year -- "Skyler" and "Jesse" from Breaking Bad are rising names in the UK.

That's not all, here is the full list of trends that influenced parents the most this year...

Top Trends In Baby Names 2013
Girls(01 of09)
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Girls characters seem to have a huge influence on baby girl names. Shoshanna rose 67 percent (when spelled with one "n"), and Zosia 46 percent. Marnie jumped 62 percent, or 3,286 spots, on the list.Pictured: Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke, Allison Williams, and Lena Dunham attend the Premiere Of 'Girls' Season 2 Hosted By HBO at NYU Skirball Center on January 9, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
... And 'Indie' Girls(02 of09)
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"Indie" girl names like Lena (Dunham) and Lake and Bell (Lake Bell) have risen in popularity. Bell by a whopping 67 percent. Pictured: Actress Lake Bell attends the 2013 Whitney Gala & Studio Party at Skylight at Moynihan Station on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 in New York. (credit:AP)
Duck Dynasty(03 of09)
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There's something about a close-knit duck huntin' family to name your kids after. The Duck Commander's wife Korie saw an 89 percent increase on the name charts with Willie's older brother Jase (Jason) rising 8 spots. Pictured: "Duck Dynasty" cast members, from left, Willie, Korie, Jessica, Jep, Missy, Jase, Miss Kay, Phil and Si attend the A+E Networks 2013 Upfront on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:Getty Images)
Breaking Bad(04 of09)
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Unlike their U.K. counterparts, who are apparently big Jesse fans, U.S. parents are rooting for the good men and women -- by Breaking Bad standards. Marie (the good wife to DEA Agent Hank) went up 21 percent while the name Mike (He was a drug dealer with a conscious) went up 20 percent. Photo via Amazon (credit:Amazon)
George(05 of09)
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George doesn't look to be going out of style anytime soon. The Royal Baby's name has seen a 10 percent increase on the charts for boys. And, there's a twist: The name has also risen by 37 percent for girls.Pictured: Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge holds his son, Prince George of Cambridge, as he arrives at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace in central London for the christening of the 3-month-old baby on October 23, 2013. (credit:Getty Images)
Kanye West(06 of09)
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Producer and recording artist Kanye West now has another accolade to boast about. His first name has jumped 38 percent and West, on its own, is close behind, rising by 22 percent. Pictured: Kanye West at the Alexander Wang collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. (credit:AP)
Miley(07 of09)
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Most parents aren't too fond of naming their girls after "bad girl" celebs, but Miley seems to be the exemption. The name rose 16 spots on the list. Pictured: Miley Cyrus arrives at the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (credit:AP)
Funny Guys(08 of09)
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It's no secret that people like funny, and parents are no exception. Names of late-night hosts and comedians, including Alec (Baldwin), Jimmy (Kimmel and Fallon), Jason (Sudeikis) and Vincent (Vaughn) all climbed up the charts this year.Pictured: Television Host Jimmy Fallon attends the Billy Crystal's '700 Sundays' Broadway opening night at Imperial Theatre on November 13, 2013 in New York City. (credit:Getty Images)
American Heroes(09 of09)
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New parents also looked to the past for inspiration. Kennedy climbed 25 percent, Abraham rose 20 percent and Lincoln rose 11 percent. Barack even rose by 48 percent. And of course, Jackson is number one overall.Pictured: People tour an exhibit at the Newseum dedicated to John F. Kennedy who was killed fifty years ago today, on November 22, 2013, in Washington, DC. (credit:Getty Images)

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