What’s in a name? Apparently some of us have a long rich history behind our monikers… others were plucked from pop culture.

Every year the list of top baby names is released there’s always a frenzy to compare and contrast, predicting how many Matilda’s or Olivia’s will be entering the year one classroom in a matter of years.

How does a baby name even become popular, or lost to the sands of time? We’re diving into the data on today’s episode.

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: Ashley Fell - Social Researcher & Director of Advisory At McCrindle. Ashley is also the Host of The Future Report Podcast. You can check that out here.

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Jacob Round