The BabyCenter 2021 most popular baby names round-up included the most exciting revelation, courtesy of pop-culture loving parents: Ted Lasso-inspired baby names are *huge* this year.
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Who could resist the allure of a name that nods to such a smart, confident independent woman like Keeley Jones? This name–per BabyCenter–rose 15% this year.
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KEELEY
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Speaking of Keeley's main squeeze, Roy is up 9% in 2021. Come on, he's also one of the most endearing members of the cast, too.
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ROY
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Jamie–like Roy–is a character we can't help but root for. It makes perfect sense that this name is also up 10% in 2021.
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JAMIE
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As the arch nemesis of Rebecca–and the man scheming about AFC Richmond's downfall the most–we were surprised to see this name climbing the charts. Rupert is up 67%.