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How Many Max's?
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We are having a boy, and we really haven't liked or agreed on any names. The two that we are down to are Ari and Max. I love Ari, but DH is having a hard time committing to it because it's too different. I have always really liked the name Max, but I really don't like the overly-popular names. It seems like this is quickly gaining in the charts, but I can't tell if this is general popularity or Bump popularity. Here are my questions:
1) Are you planning on naming your son Max (or any derivative of it)?'
2) If so, what state do you live in?
3) Do you think Max is the next Jackson/Aiden?
4) Preference - Max or Ari?
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Re: How Many Max's?
I really don't think you have much to worry about...I like Max much better than Ari (not sure how to even pronounce that) I went to the SSA website and this was the rank info for 2007:
Popularity of a Name
July 8, 2009Select another name?
See...not too much to worry about. You can even search for its populrity by state too!
The only Max's I know are older (10ish).
I LOVE Ari!
I am not crazy about Ari.
I also wouldn't worry about Max being too popular. It isn't even in the top 100 and, in fact in the last 50 years has never even been in the top 100.
The only Max that I know is my dad.
We've considered using the name (big fans of family names), but my soon-to-be SIL *loves* the name, so I think I may be nice and leave it for her.
Max is definitely growing in popularity, but I honestly don't think it's going to end up being the next Aiden.
I *definitely* prefer Max over Ari.
My son is Maxwell (Max.)
I don't know any other Max's (except dogs).
This was my main issue.
Samantha Skye - Aug 30, 2006 AND Maxwell Griffin - April 14, 2009
) Are you planning on naming your son Max (or any derivative of it)?'
Yup. See above
2) If so, what state do you live in?
California
3) Do you think Max is the next Jackson/Aiden?
I hope not. I did like Jackson, but DH didn't. I know too many Aidens.
4) Preference - Max or Ari?
Definitely Max.
Samantha Skye - Aug 30, 2006 AND Maxwell Griffin - April 14, 2009
Having a daughter but thought about Max for DS until DH shot it down.
Live in WA
Max won't be the next Jackson/Aiden but I know 4 little boys named Max.
Max- Ari is really nms.
1. Quite possibly going to go with Max.
2. North Carolina
3. No. I was really concerned about this, so I looked at the babynamewizard web site that tracks popularity over time. Although it has had a recent spike in popularity, it has hovered around 150 on the SSA charts for 40 years, so it is anything but trendy. I would be very surprised if it suddenly shot into the top 10.
4. Max, although I do think Ari is cute. But I'm not sure an adult man should have a "cute" name.
1. No
3. It's popular, but is not nearly as popular as Jackson/Aidan
4. Definitely Max. I don't like Ari at all. I know Ariannas that go by Ari so it seems feminine to me. ?
Max is in our top 3
Live in Oregon
It does seem to be getting more popular
I prefer Max
1. pretty sure we'll use Maxwell and call him Max.
2. We live in Indiana.
3. I don't think it will be that popular. Those names are out of control.
4. Max is better than Ari. IMO, Ari sounds a lil girly.
1. DS' name is Max. (just Max, not short for anything). He is 13 months.
2. NC
3. It really isn't that popular according to SSA.
4. I like Max but I am biased
Max is number one on our baby boy list
We live in Delaware and I have never met another person named Max
I dont think its popular at all, which is why I like it.
I love the name Ari but DH shot it down, thats why we are going with Max