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Logan, Addison top baby names in 2009 - Galesburg Register-Mail

Posted: 23 Jan 2010 07:09 PM PST

After two years of "Aiden" reigning as the most popular baby name for boys in Knox County, there's finally a new name topping the charts.

Logan was the No. 1 boy's name for babies born in 2009, according to the Knox County Clerk's office.

Ten boys were named Logan, which means "small cove," and only five boys were named Aiden, which means "little fire."

"Aiden was so trendy but I guess Logan is a popular name, too," said Heather Hopping of Galesburg. She and her husband Brad brought Logan Dane Hopping into the world on June 4, 2009, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Logan has an older brother, Dylan, 12.

"In 1997, when Dylan was born, Logan was a popular name," Heather said, adding that Dylan ended up being a popular name for his birth year.

The Hoppings didn't choose either of their sons' names for a particular reason, but Heather said Dylan and Logan are "sibling names," or names that go with one another.

As for girl's baby names, Addison kicked 2008's Ava out of the top spot. The name was given to eight newborn girls, two of whom had unique spellings — Addisyn and Addyson.

Meaning "Son of Adam," Addison is old English in origin and was a common last name before it was appropriated as a unique girl's name in 1994, according to ParentsConnect.com. The Nickelodeon-owned, parenting Web site said the name has been climbing the charts ever since.

Seven babies in Knox County were named Emma, the second most popular girl's baby name last year. In 2007, Emma was the top name the county. Seven babies also received the name Ethan, the second most popular boy's baby name

According to BabyNames.com, which compiles the top 100 baby names in the U.S., only Ethan and Emma ranked in the top 10. The name Logan ranked 20th and Addison ranked 13th.

While no longer No. 1 in Knox County, Aiden was the most popular baby boy's name in the U.S., according to the Web site. It also found that Amelia was the top baby girl's name.

By the Numbers

700 - Babies born in Knox County in 2009.

53% - Percentage of boys born in Knox County in 2009.

403 - Babies born at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in 2009.

298 - Babies born at OSF Saint Mary Medical Center in 2009.

80 - Births at Cottage and Saint Mary during the month of August, the most popular birth month of 2009.

Source: Knox County Clerk's office, Galesburg Cottage Hospital and OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Top Baby Names in Knox County, 2009

Girls

1 — Addison

2 — Emma

3 — Payton/Payten/Peighton

4 — Isabella/Issabella

5 — Emily/Emiley/Emilee

Boys

1 — Logan

2 — Ethan

3 — Cameron

4 — Braiden/Brayden

5 — Max

Source: Knox County Clerk's office

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Macomb County news briefs: Monthly trash rates going up in Clinton Township - Detroit Free Press

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:40 AM PST

Monthly residential refuse curbside pickup rates are to increase by $2.50 effective Feb. 1, and the charge is to be reflected on residential bills dated March 1.

The increase applies to single-family residential homes, attached and detached condominiums, manufactured housing, townhouses and apartments.

The change in rates is the first increase since 2001 and was approved by the Clinton Township Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Jan. 4.

STERLING HEIGHTS: Parks, recreation plan available for review

The city's 2010-15 parks and recreation plan is available for review and public comment through Feb. 15 in the library at the city center complex.

The plan is a tool to guide the development of city-maintained recreational facilities and locations. It identifies short- and long-term recreation needs, develops policies and programs and identifies possible funding sources.

The plan is to be reviewed and revised every five years per Michigan Department of Natural Resources requirements. The library is at Utica and Dodge Park roads.

COUNTYWIDE: Anthony, Ava top list of baby names in '09

Anthony and Ava topped the list of most popular baby names in Macomb County in 2009, according to an annual report published by the County Clerk's Office.

The most popular girl names were Ava, Isabella, Olivia, Madison, Brooklyn, Abigail, Emma, Alexis, Emily, Ella and Sophia. The most popular boy names were Anthony, Jacob, Michael, Joseph, Logan, Noah, Andrew, John, Nathan and Christian.

Employment help: A two-day workshop to assist laid-off, white-collar workers is set for Wednesday and Thursday at the Best Western Sterling Inn, 34911 Van Dyke. Registration is required by e-mail to bob@macomb-stclairworks.org or by calling 586-469-5022.

New camera: The Macomb County Sheriff's marine division has received a new marine night vision camera thanks to a donation from Webber Group Inc. in Clinton Township.

Skate day: State Rep. Kim Meltzer, R-Clinton Township, is to hold the third annual Family Skate Day from 2 to 4 p.m. at Suburban Ice-Macomb skating rink, 54755 Broughton Road, Macomb Township.

Admission and skate rental are free with a donation of canned or nonperishable food items. For information, call 586-601-4287, anytime.

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