We’ve come a long way, baby. One hundred years ago, the most popular baby names were John, Mary, William and Helen – consistently, from one year to the next. Now, baby name trends are influenced by any number of factors – from pop culture to politics – and change continuously. Here’s a look at 2008 baby name trends and surprises.
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The game of golf has become increasingly popular over the years and people have taken an interest in the professionals, likening them to Hollywood stars and other notable professional sports players that have tended to receive more attention in the past. 
Some people are obsessed with cars. Consumed by them. Is it possible that someone is so passionate about cars that he or she would consider naming a child after one? Definitely! In fact, car baby names can be incredibly hip or delightfully traditional. Check out our list of the top car baby names for auto enthusiasts.
As we journey through life, we develop a sense of spirituality. Some embrace a formal religion, others partake in traditions passed down from ancestors, and still others seek out their own spiritual direction. 
2008 was a busy year for celebrity babies around the world. Fans are now able to get a glimpse into the personal lives of celebrities and their growing families thanks to the dozens of magazines that regularly include candid shots of favorite celebs in each trimester of their pregnancy, while others pay top dollar to be the first to publish newborn photos. 
Five years from now there are likely to be a lot of little kids with the name Barack, Obama, Sasha or Willow in kindergarten classrooms across the United States. Why? Because according to news reports across the country, there have been a large number of new babies born that have been given our 44th president’s name or have been inspired by his family or by Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin's unusual baby name choices.
Thanks to high-profile people such as Sarah Palin (daughters Bristol and Willow were named after Alaskan communities) and David and Victoria Beckham (son Brooklyn was conceived in New York), naming your baby straight from the atlas has never been more popular. Sure, you can name your child after well-known cities and state capitals, like Austin or Savannah, but we’ve come up with a list of smaller and mid-sized cities that can be used on your baby naming journey. From California to Massachusetts, think of this list like a cross-country road trip for you and your future baby.
Naming your new baby should be one of the simplest things to do, and yet it is often one of the most difficult. While the last name is normally an easy and obvious decision, choosing a first and a middle name for your baby might not be so simple. Especially when you have the opinions of both you and your partner, not only battling each other, but also Aunt Flo and Grandma Gertrude who both believe you should name your baby after them. 
When searching for the perfect name for baby it sometimes helps to look in the past to get inspiration for the future. After all, what is old is new again. Read on to find out what the most popular names were in the 1900's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. 
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