DAILY DIRT: From Robert to Liam to Izael, from Mary to Olivia to Kaeli

March 29, 2025 | By Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 29, 2025

I’m kind of disappointed “Steve” did not make any of the lists … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,242 of The Daily Dirt

1. What a difference a century makes, at least when it comes to baby names.

If you’re anything like me you will shake your head a minimum of six times while perusing the “names gaining popularity” portion of the following lists.

First, the old-timers. Here are the 10 most popular baby names from 1925, according to babycenter.com:

Boys Girls

1. Robert 1. Mary

2. John 2. Dorothy

3. William 3. Betty

4. James 4. Helen

5. Charles 5. Margaret

6. George 6. Ruth

7. Joseph 7. Virginia

8. Richard 8. Doris

9. Edward 9. Mildred

10. Donald 10. Elizabeth

Now, here’s the most popular baby names so far in 2025, according to thebump.com:

Boys Girls

1. Liam 1. Olivia

2. Noah 2. Emma

3. Oliver 3. Charlotte

4. Elijah 4. Amelia

5. James 5. Sophia

6. Mateo 6. Mia

7. Theodore 7. Isabella

8. Henry 8. Ava

9. Lucas 9. Evelyn

10. William 10. Luna

And now, the names that are rapidly gaining in popularity, according to the Social Security Administration:

Boys Girls

1. Izael 1. Kaeli

2. Chozen 2. Alitzel

3. Eiden 3. Emryn

4. Cassian 4. Adhara

5. Kyren 5. Azari

6. Semaj 6. Kya

7. Kaizen 7. Ivey

8. Kyaire 8. Ainara

9. Jahmir 9. Arely

10. Jesiah 10. Scottie

Is it just me, or does “Scottie” seem a little out of place on that girls list?

2. Did you know (Part 317)

That Wonder, best known for its sliced bread, is launching its first major extension in the brand’s 104-year history with a move into snack cakes such as doughnuts, honey buns, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls.
That Rice Krispies Treats’ Bliss bars will hit snack aisles nationwide, starting in April. There will be two flavors: Chocolate Sea Salt Pretzel and Caramel Sea Salt Pretzel.
That Hawaiian Punch has a new Pineapple Plunge flavor.
That Gatorade has two new “flavor mash-ups”: Cool Blue/Fruit Punch and Lemon Lime/Orange.
That Fritos’ new Cheddar Buffalo Twists are now available.

3. Here’s some more additions to our list of what entertainers’ real names are: