2011 in Names

The name 'Jagger' surged in 2011 following the release of Maroon 5's massive hit single 'Moves Like Jagger' featuring Christina Aguilera, which became one of the year's biggest songs worldwide.

Jeter surged in July 2011 after Derek Jeter, the Yankees' iconic shortstop, became only the 28th player in MLB history to achieve 3,000 career hits on June 28, 2011.

Adele surged in baby name searches during spring 2011 as the British singer's album '21' dominated the charts and 'Rolling in the Deep' became an inescapable hit, bringing the name into the cultural spotlight.

Caylee spiked dramatically in June 2011 due to the highly publicized Caylee Anthony criminal case verdict, which dominated national news coverage.

Dawn spiked 84% in November 2011 as fans searched for information about The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, the highly anticipated final installment of the vampire romance phenomenon.

Grimm surged in search interest after NBC's supernatural crime drama 'Grimm' premiered on October 28, 2011, introducing audiences to a dark fantasy world.

Hugo spiked in December 2011 following the theatrical release of Martin Scorsese's acclaimed family film 'Hugo,' which introduced the charming character Hugo Cabret to audiences during the holiday season.

Arnold spiked in May 2011 following actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's major infidelity scandal and admission of a secret child with his former housekeeper, dominating headlines worldwide.

Cain spiked in October 2011 following Herman Cain's prominence as a Republican presidential primary candidate, particularly after winning the Florida straw poll in September 2011.

Carmelo spiked in 2011 following NBA star Carmelo Anthony's blockbuster trade to the New York Knicks, making the name a trending topic in sports culture.

Drake surged in search interest in November 2011 following the release of rapper Drake's debut studio album 'Take Care,' which debuted at number one and established him as a major music force.

Elder spiked in November 2011 following the massive cultural phenomenon of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's release, one of the most acclaimed video games of the decade.

Search interest in Joplin spiked dramatically in May 2011 following the devastating EF5 tornado that struck the Missouri city, making it a subject of national news coverage and public concern.

The name Judas spiked 483% in April 2011 following Lady Gaga's release of her provocative single 'Judas' and its music video, which generated significant mainstream media attention.

Search interest in 'Kindle' surged 274% in November 2011 following Amazon's launch of the Kindle Fire tablet, driving broader brand awareness of the Kindle name.

Lively surged in June 2011 following Blake Lively's prominent role in the superhero film Green Lantern, introducing the surname to audiences as a trendy baby name option.

Egypt searches surged in January 2011 during the Egyptian Revolution, a major geopolitical event that dominated international headlines and sparked global interest in the country.

Irene spiked in August 2011 as Hurricane Irene became a major weather event affecting the eastern United States, driving widespread news coverage and public interest in the storm's name and tracking.

April spiked +147% on April 1, 2011, coinciding with the theatrical release of Universal's animated film 'Hop,' introducing or reminding parents of the spring-themed name.

Beyoncé surged in searches during 2011 as the world anticipated the birth of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter, generating massive media coverage and public interest.

Hathaway surged in early 2011 following Anne Hathaway's acclaimed performance in the Coen Brothers' True Grit, which received major awards attention and wide theatrical release that January.

Knox gained popularity partly due to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie naming their twin son Knox in 2008, bringing the name into mainstream awareness among celebrity-following parents.

Kourtney surged in December 2011 when reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian gave birth to her first child, generating widespread media coverage and public interest in her name.

Lohan searches spiked in late 2011 amid Lindsay Lohan's highly publicized legal troubles and probation violations, driving public interest in the surname.

Lupe surged in 2011 as rapper Lupe Fiasco reached peak mainstream success with his album 'Lasers' and hit single 'The Show Goes On,' inspiring parents to consider the name.

Amy surged in July 2011 following the release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, a blockbuster action film featuring a prominent character named Amy.

Arkham surged in 2011 following renewed interest in Batman's Arkham Asylum universe, driven by 'The Tales of Batman: Arkham' and related Batman media released that fall.

Bree spiked in early 2011, likely driven by continued popularity of the character Bree Van de Kamp from ABC's hit drama Desperate Housewives, which remained culturally relevant during its final seasons.

The name Brink spiked in 2011, driven by renewed interest in the iconic 1994 Disney Channel film 'Brink!' and its titular character, which gained fresh visibility through streaming and re-airings.

Chaz surged in September 2011 after Glee's Season 3 premiere, which featured a prominent transgender character named Chaz, bringing the name into mainstream cultural conversation.

Gabrielle spiked in 2011, likely driven by the popularity of the character Brittany Pierce on Fox's hit series Glee, which reached peak cultural relevance during this time.

Ashton spiked in 2011 during Ashton Kutcher's prominent media presence, particularly surrounding his role on 'Two and a Half Men,' driving interest in the name among parents influenced by celebrity culture.

Interest in the name 'Deus' spiked in September 2011, likely driven by the release of the blockbuster video game Deus Ex: Human Revolution and curiosity about the Latin term's meaning.

Dre saw a spike in searches in late 2011, likely driven by hip-hop artist The-Dream's active chart presence and featuring collaborations during that period.

Emmy saw a notable spike in September 2011 coinciding with the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, raising the profile of the name through major media coverage.

Kris spiked in 2011 during the height of Keeping Up with the Kardashians' popularity, when matriarch Kris Jenner was a dominant cultural figure.

Lara surged in 2011, likely driven by renewed interest in the iconic video game character Lara Croft during the release of The Guardian of Light game.