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When naming babies, some parents look to pop culture, others to the classics
LOWELL In 2004, Emmas, Madisons, Emilys and Kaitlyns dominated. Among boys, it was Jacob, Aidan, Ethan and Ryan.
But just a decade ago, it was Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Nicholas and John, Emily, Samantha, Jessica, Sarah, and yes, Ashley, which has fallen from its reign at No. 2 (between 1990 and 1995) to No. 8 in 2003, and finally out of the top 10 baby names for 2004. Sorry, Ashleys.
Closer to home, things (...)