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.
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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. 
Finding the right name for your baby can be as easy as discovering your personal baby name style. Whether your style is hip, new-age, athletic or exotic, check out these baby name ideas that will fit you -- and baby -- perfectly.
For as many names as there are in this world, there are as many reasons for choosing a name. For example, some parents use astrological signs to name their baby. "A name that harmonizes with a person's birth sign is a powerful choice because it enhances the characteristics associated with that sign," says Phyllis Vega, a professional astrologer, Tarot reader, and numerologist in Miami, FL. Her book, "Your Magickal Name: Using Astrology, Numerology, Myth and Meaning to Choose the Perfect One," examines the elements a name is composed of, from number value, astrological correspondences and mythological associations, to historical significance, spiritual implications, origin, and meaning. 
The US population exceeds 265,000,000. Bill Clinton, the first Democrat in a dozen years, became President. The US went to war with Iraq. We're a little worried that the world will collapse at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2000. Everyone is watching Pulp Fiction and listening to grunge or hip hop. Everyone wants to start an Internet business. 
Ronald Regan was president, the Cold War ended. Americans were afraid to take Tylenol and rejected the New Coke. Everyone is watching Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, MTV and The Cosby Show. We're not watching MASH anymore. Everyone is listening to Michael Jackson, Madonna and the latest invasion of the Brits: New Wave. 
Nixon was elected President (and later impeached). Everyone is listening to Simon and Garfunkel, American Pie, James Taylor, Carole King and the newest dance sensation... disco! Everyone is watching Three's Company, All in the Family, Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley.
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