People draw inspiration for their baby’s name from a variety of places, like movies, television shows, and even nature, but apparently kids are starting to name their kids after herbs and spices!
Over the past few years, names like Ginger, Rosemary, and even Cayenne have seen a growing trend in popularity and according to the Social Security Administration, these are people’s actual names:
- Basil (71 boys, 28 girls)
- Thyme (six boys)
- Saffron (26 girls)
- Sage (666 boys, 1,164 girls)
- Anise (10 girls)
- Ginger (57 girls)
- Pepper (144 girls)
- Rosemary (760 girls)
- Cayenne (10 girls)
- Clove (six girls)
- Mace (60 boys)




