Your name is very important.When you think of yourself,you probably think of your name first.It is an important part of your identity.Right now,the two most popular names for babies in the United States are ''Jacob" for boys and "Emily" for girls.Why are these names popular?And why are some names unpopular? Names can become popular because of fomous actors,TV or book characters,or athletes.Popular names suggest very positive things.Unpopular names suggest negative things.Surprisingly,people generally agree on the way they feel about names.Here are some common opinions about name from a recent survey

Boys'names

George:average,boring

     Jacob:creative,friendly

        Michael:goodlooking,athletic

  Stanley:nerdy,serious

                                                          Girls'names

Betty:old-fashioned,average

                                             Emily:independent,adventurous

                               Jane:plain,ordinary

                                              Nicole:beautiful,intelligent                                So why do parents give their children unpopular names?The biggest reason is tradition.Many people are named after a family member.Of course,opinions can change over time.A name that is unpopular now might become popular in the future.That's good news for all the Georges and Bettys out there.