Most Popular Baby Names of 2011

The most popular baby names in the country may not carry the weighty implications that the nation's employment numbers bear, but they just might answer a more fun question: Are your favorite names trendy?

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The U.S. Department of Social Security on Monday released last year's top names, with a few surprises for the casual observer tossed into the mix; Logan appears at No. 20 for boys, while Brooklyn nabbed spot No. 21 among girls.

As for last year's number one names - Jacob and Sophia - the influences aren't easy to pinpoint. Did Jake Gyllenhaal's movie Source Code send parents scrambling to honor the male actor? Has Sofia Coppola's filmography finally caught on after 30-plus years? In all likelihood, probably not (especially considering the alternate spelling of "Sophia" technically nabbed spot No. 19 on the girls list).

But, Patch readers, we digress: where do you favorite names rank on the list? Tell us in the comments!