Twilight hero Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson, seems to have played a big part in naming American babies this year.Mickey Mouse DVD
The US Social Security Administration's newly-published list of top baby names of 2009 reveals that the fastest-rising name for boys was Cullen, likely attributable to the bloodsucking Edward Cullen in the best-selling vampire romance novels Twilight. teenage mutant ninja turtles dvd| teenage mutant ninja turtles
British actor Robert Pattinson plays vampire Edward Cullen in the billion dollar-grossing film series. Nip tuck dvd season
It stands at number 485 in the baby-naming charts, leaping almost 300 places since 2008.
Adding to the nation's fascination for the supernatural, Isabella - his love interest, played on the big screen by Kristen Stewart - has for the first time taken the top spot in the list of most popular girls' names, replacing Emma, while the short-form Bella stands at number 58. Everybody loves Raymond dvds
Cullen's love rival Jacob Black, a werewolf, may also have had an influence, with Jacob remaining the most popular boys' name, though the theory could be a stretch; Jacob has been in the number one position now for 11 consecutive years.married with children dvd|married with children
Parents also looked to the White House for inspiration in 2009, it seems, with Maliyah - a variation on President Barack Obama's daughter Malia - was the fastest-rising name for girls, moving up 342 spots to 296th place.that 70s show dvd|that 70s show
Malia came in at number 192, rising 153 spots, while Sasha, her younger sister, was promoted 101 places to settle at number 261.
While President Obama may be sinking in public popularity polls himself,Rurouni Kenshin DVD
his name is not; Barack moved 431 places up the boys' list to settle at 1,993rd spot.
It may seem flattering - until he considers that his name still stands more than 1,200 places behind Bo, the First Dog.The Simpsons dvd
"Before the president came on the scene, Barack was at the absolute bottom of the list, and it does take a while usually to move up,"South park dvd said Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue.
"But most politicians will take an increase, however they get it." Disney dvd set|Disney dvd
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