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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Sam Biggs Sam Biggs is a JR Media Intern at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Sam Biggs, Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 10, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question What were the most popular baby names during the decade you were born? If it was the 1980s or ’90s, Jessica and Michael were number one. Are you named Jacob or Emily? Those names were the winners in the 2000s. What about the most popular names of the last century? Since 1924, Mary has taken the crown for girl’s names, topping the list 32 times. For boys, Michael has been the most popular name, placing first for 44 years. To learn more, check out the interactive and lists below. ...(100 of 89 words)

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