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10 Best Weirdly Popular Baby Names

May 19, 2010 at 6:09 PM

We asked 1,100 readers to vote for their favorite "only in America" oddities. Here are the top uncommon baby names.

Best Weirdly Popular Baby Girl Names

Winner: Sadie

Second: (tie) Astrid

Second: (tie) Harper

Third: Flannery

Fourth: Ursula

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Best Weirdly Popular Baby Boy Names
Winner: Zane

Second: Quincy

Third: Silas

Fourth: Jasper

Fifth: Calvin

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