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Most Popular New Baby Names for 2012

Hit movie appears to have an affect on parents when handing out names to newborns.

You knew "The Hunger Games" movie and book series was popular, but just how popular was it, you ask? 

Turns out, it was so popular it influenced the most popular new girl's name in 2012: Katniss. 

According to Nameberry.com, Katniss is a literary and botanical name. Katniss Everdeen is the name of the heroine in "The Hunger Games" series. 

The Top 5 most popular girl names also include: Charlotte, Harper, Seraphina and Imogen.

The most popular boy's name in 2012 was Finn, Nameberry.com reports. Finn is of Irish origin and means "white and fair."

In Irish mythology, Finn MacCool is an intrepid warrior with mystical supernatural powers, and was noted his wisdom and generosity, Nameberry.com reports. Finn Hudson is also the name of a main character in the hit TV show "Glee."

The Top 5 most popular boy names also include: Asher, Henry, Milo and Jasper.

We're not sure how those played out in northeast Queens, but New York stayed with more traditional names in 2011.

The names Sophia and Isabella were most popular among new parents of girls in New York in 2011, according to the Social Security Administration. Michael and Jacob were the most popular names for boys.

The most popular names for 2012 have not been released.

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