2010 in Names

Alejandro surged 305% in 2010 following Lady Gaga's hit single 'Alejandro,' which became an international chart success and cultural phenomenon.

Search interest in 'Haiti' surged dramatically in January 2010 following the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, which became a major global humanitarian crisis and news event.

Kesha surged in 2010 following the explosive success of pop star Ke$ha's hit single 'Tik Tok,' which dominated charts and brought the name into mainstream consciousness.

Eli surged +85% in 2010 following the release of The Book of Eli, a major action thriller starring Denzel Washington as the protagonist Eli.

Grit surged in December 2010 following the release of the Coen Brothers' acclaimed western film 'True Grit,' which thrust the word into popular consciousness.

Katy surged +150% in July 2010 following the release of Katy Perry's hit single 'California Gurls,' which dominated charts as one of the summer's biggest songs.

Alice surged in 2010 following Tim Burton's blockbuster film adaptation of 'Alice in Wonderland,' which became a cultural phenomenon and inspired a generation of parents to consider the classic name.

Cristiano surged in May 2010 as anticipation built for the FIFA World Cup, where Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the tournament's most prominent stars.

Dexter surged in 2010 as the hit Showtime series featuring the iconic character Dexter Morgan reached peak popularity with Season 5's premiere, driving interest in the name among fans of the crime drama.

Dio surged in May 2010 following the death of legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, as fans and media outlets commemorated the iconic singer's life and career.

Kagan spiked in May 2010 following Elena Kagan's high-profile nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, inspiring parents interested in strong, distinctive names.

Kanye West's 'Runaway' music video release in October 2010 drove significant search interest in the name Kanye, as fans and media focused on the prominent hip-hop artist.

Kyron spiked dramatically in July 2010 following extensive national media coverage of the disappearance of seven-year-old Kyron Horman in Oregon.

Lebron spiked in May 2010 during LeBron James' high-stakes NBA playoff run, as the basketball superstar dominated headlines and inspired parents seeking to name their sons after the athletic icon.

Legion surged in 2010 following the theatrical release of the supernatural horror film 'Legion,' starring Paul Bettany as an archangel protecting humanity from divine wrath.

Iceland's name spiked 312% in April 2010 following the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption, which dominated global news and disrupted European air travel for weeks.

Artie surged in 2010 as the character Artie Abrams from the hit TV show Glee captured audiences with his humor and musical talent, inspiring parents to consider the name.

Auburn saw a surge in search interest during the 2010 college football season when Auburn University's football team had a historic undefeated championship-winning season, bringing the name into the national spotlight.

Bret spiked in April 2010 following Bret Hart's high-profile return to WWE and appearance at WrestleMania 26, reigniting interest in the wrestling legend's name.

Brett Favre's high-profile retirement reversal and signing with the Minnesota Vikings in August 2010 sparked widespread media coverage through the fall, likely driving searches for the name Brett.

Corey spiked in 2010 as Glee's Corey Monteith rose to stardom playing heartthrob Finn Hudson on the hit musical drama series.

Elena spiked in 2010 as The Vampire Diaries gained mainstream popularity, with protagonist Elena Gilbert becoming a cultural phenomenon among young adults and driving renewed interest in the classic name.

Enrique spiked in summer 2010 following Enrique Iglesias's massive hit single 'Tonight (I'm Fucking You)', which dominated charts and radio during this period.

Epic surged in 2010 following the viral launch of 'Epic Rap Battles of History,' a popular YouTube comedy series that helped popularize the word 'Epic' as internet slang for something awesome.

Fable surged in baby name searches in late 2010, likely coinciding with the major release and marketing push for the video game Fable III.

Gwyneth Paltrow's lead role in the country music drama 'Country Strong' (October 2010) drove searches for the name Gwyneth around its theatrical release and box office run.

Drake surged in search interest in early 2010 as the Canadian rapper of the same name rose to prominence in hip-hop, gaining momentum before his debut studio album release.

Dre's search interest spiked in late 2010, coinciding with Dr. Dre's peak cultural prominence through hip-hop and the Beats brand, inspiring parents interested in the iconic nickname.

Emmy searches spiked in August 2010 around the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, drawing renewed attention to the name through major media coverage of television's most prestigious awards show.

Camille surged in search interest in December 2010, coinciding with the French film release 'Camille,' bringing renewed attention to this classic French name.

Heidi experienced a search spike in early 2010, coinciding with peak popularity of reality TV star Heidi Montag from MTV's 'The Hills.'

Khalifa gained search attention around 2010 when Didier Drogba, one of the world's top footballers, named his newborn son Khalifa, inspiring parents seeking unique names.

The name Lennon spiked in October 2010 following the premiere of the documentary 'Discovering Lennon,' which renewed public interest in John Lennon's life and legacy.

August surged in searches in July-August 2010, coinciding with the theatrical release of the film Charlie St. Cloud, which featured a character named August.

Cinco spiked in May 2010 around the release of Toy Story 3, which featured a toy character named Cinco Boy, introducing the name to millions of viewers worldwide.

Erykah spiked in 2010, likely driven by renewed interest in R&B artist Erykah Badu and the growing trend of parents choosing distinctive, musical names inspired by influential female artists.

Fantasia spiked in 2010, likely influenced by singer Fantasia Barrino's continued prominence in music and entertainment following her American Idol success.

Kendra spiked in 2010 during the height of reality TV popularity, likely driven by Kendra Wilkinson's prominent media presence on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.'

Larissa saw a notable spike in search interest in July 2010, likely coinciding with the release and promotion of the film 'Larissa & Mami: Part 2' in mid-June.

Hayley spiked in search interest in spring 2010, coinciding with increased prominence of the character Hayley Smith in American Dad!, the popular animated sitcom that was in its sixth season.