According to USA Today, 50% of expectant mothers look for ideas for baby names in celebrity news.  For example, the name Mason moved up to number 3 on the list for most popular names for boys after reality star Kourtney Kardashian gave that name to her baby.  Some mom’s are also looking to nature for inspiration, naming their baby Summer, River, Willow or Rain.

Most parents admit to feeling pressure when deciding on their child’s name, worrying that the wrong choice could embarrass their child or cause them to be made fun of.

These were the top names for girls in 2011:

These were the top names for boys in 2011: