11.22.09
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Top 10 Most Popular Latin Baby Names for 2008

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What were the most popular baby names of 2008? We analyzed all of the information provided by our readers and found out that among Latinos, Sofia and Santiago take the top prize, which means things haven't changed much since last year! As a matter of fact, many of the names that have been in the top 10 the last few years remain extremely popular.

Nevertheless, there were some new names that managed to crack the top 10 in 2008. Sara squeaked up 4 positions and Victoria made a huge leap, climbing 28 spots on our list. Gabriela also managed to advance 2 spots. For little boys, Ángel was the name that grew most in popularity last year, jumping 22 positions while Matías managed to squeak up 2 spots.

Check out our list of the top 10 Latino baby names of 2008.

Girls:
1. Sofía
2. Camila
3. Valentina
4. Isabella
5. Valeria
6. Daniela
7. Mariana
8. Sara
9. Victoria
10. Gabriela

Boys:
1. Santiago
2. Sebastián
3. Diego
4. Nicolás
5. Samuel
6. Alejandro
7. Daniel
8. Mateo
9. Ángel
10. Matías

Read the rest of the list of the 100 most popular baby names of 2008!

Try our Baby Names FinderOur interactive baby-naming tool gives you loads of name ideas, shows you each name's popularity over time, and provides fascinating information on baby name meanings.

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© BabyCenter, 2008

6 Comments
Great List! But I can say that this names were popular for all the times! What I noticed that girls names are international and popular all over the world, but boys are connected closely to the Spanish culture... signature: Sex with a sex toy is the most fun you can have without laughing.
I read all these names out of curiousity and I find them all very beautiful, I don't think I could decide for one of them, they are just what I like in a name: simple and beautiful. I should start making my own book of favorite baby names, I don't wanna be unprepared when my newborn decides to show up.
bohoglam - 'a' makes it feminine. .. List the non-girl-a names... Guadalupe? O_o; Camila is sweet. I
I grew up with too many Jesus's, Juan's and Jose's for those not to be up there!!!
The hubby loves Camila but I'm not quite sold yet! Great list for the guys, too =)
Ok, so why does every girl name end with an A?

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