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Are unisex names more popular now? How many Delaware babies have gender-neutral names
Wilmington’s St. Anthony’s Italian Festival is the Big 5-0 this year.
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival started as a church carnival in the 1920s and has grown over the years to become a much beloved Delaware summer event.
Whether you prefer to keep the sex of your baby a surprise until they arrive, would rather stray away from gender stereotypes or want a fun name for your child, there are many reasons why people choose gender-neutral names over more traditional ones.
Names.org reports that although only 6% of names are considered unisex, a record 17% of babies in the United States were given gender-neutral names in 2023, which is more than double the amount used 50 years ago.
Among the surge in gender-neutral names, Delaware ranks No. 15 in the nation with 11.9% of babies given gender-neutral names over the last decade.
To be considered on Names.org’s list of top gender-neutral name predictions, “the name must be given less than 95% of the time to one gender, and the company’s annual predictions have been 95% accurate since 2018.”
Dylan is predicted to be the No. 1 used unisex name for the first time, after coming in at No. 2 last year, with an estimated 7,387 Dylan’s expected in 2024.
The rest of the top 10 gender-neutral names predicted to be used in 2024 are:
- Avery at No. 2, with 7,258 uses predicted
- Logan at No. 3, with 7,251 uses predicted
- Carter at No. 4, with 6,401 uses predicted
- Riley at No. 5, with 6,368 uses predicted
- Parker at No. 6, with 6,313 uses predicted
- Rowan at No. 7, with 6,081 uses predicted
- Cameron at No. 8, with 6,051 uses predicted
- Angel at No. 9, with 5,654 uses predicted
- Kai at No. 10, with 5,431 uses predicted
Most popular baby names in Delaware: These are the most popular baby names in Delaware
Gender-neutral names are most popular in the South, with nine of the top 10 states for gender-neutral name usage located in the region. Louisiana ranks No. 1 for gender-neutral names, followed by Mississippi at 17% and Georgia at 16.5%.
When it comes to which sex is receiving more gender-neutral names, Names.org found that about 60% of those babies are girls receiving names that were more commonly used for boys. The ratio of unisex name usage for girls to boys is 1.5:1, which has remained mostly the same since the early 1900s.
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Police identify victim of Wilmington motorcycle crash
What to do if you come across a serious car accident
Here is some information about what to do if you come across a serious car accident.
State police identified 29-year-old Brian Silva of New Castle as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Wilmington.
Silva was riding a Harley-Davidson northbound on Dupont Highway approaching Millside Drive in Wilmington around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 when it collided with the rear of a stopped Lexus at that intersection, police said. Silva was ejected from the motorcycle. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Delaware State Police are still investigating this incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to them or to Delaware Crime Stoppers.
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When will Delaware warm up? After snow, ice Tuesday, temps will rise
Ever seen a spring peeper peep?
A spring peeper singing in the Millsboro area.
Meteorological winter has ended and we’ve entered spring.
However, there’s still a last winter blast hitting Delaware early this week before a spring warm up hits at the end of the week.
Here’s a look at the Delaware forecast.
Will Delaware see more snow?
After a brisk Monday, March 2 with sunny skies and highs only reaching 35 degrees, there’s a chance of snow after 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 with freezing rain after 4 a.m. in New Castle County. Snow and freezing rain are expected before noon Tuesday, March 3. The county may receive less than a half inch of accumulation.
In Kent County and Sussex County, there’s a chance of snow and freezing rain after 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.
When will it warm up in Delaware?
It will start feeling like spring as warmer air moves into the First State on Tuesday evening, March 3, but wet weather is coming as well.
Rain is predicted from Tuesday, March 3 through Friday, March 5, but spring-like temperatures will make it bearable. In New Castle County temperatures will range from the mid-50s on Wednesday, March 3 to the 60s on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. Kent County should see temperatures in the 60s and Sussex County will see 70s during the mid- to later part of the week
What’s the weekend forecast?
Remember when you were daydreaming about warm weather during the polar vortex or blizzard? Well, it is coming next weekend.
The forecast is calling for sunny to partly sunny skies throughout Delaware on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. Highs will reach the upper 60s in the north to the low 70s in the south.
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Law enforcement increases security across Delaware Valley after U.S. strikes on Iran
PHILADELPHIA – Law enforcement agencies across the Delaware Valley are boosting security at religious and cultural sites following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, even as officials say there is no credible threat to the area.
The Department of Homeland Security also issued an alert after Operation Epic Fury, warning agencies to remain vigilant for suspicious activity despite assessing that a large-scale attack on U.S. soil is unlikely.
Hours after the strikes, protesters gathered in cities nationwide. In Phoenixville, dozens rallied Saturday afternoon, calling the military action “senseless.”
“Stop the war. People are suffering in this country with food prices, rent, healthcare, money for the people’s needs here,” said Curry Malott, a West Chester University associate professor of educational foundations and policy studies.
President Donald Trump has said the joint operation would eliminate Iran’s nuclear and military programs and change the regime. Some demonstrators criticized the president’s decision.
“Trump has broken his campaign promises with no new wars, and here he is going into another,” said Kyle Horstmann of Phoenixville.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said in a statement that Iran poses a grave threat, adding, “Iran and its proxies are responsible for countless deaths of Americans and our partners. That record is long, deliberate, and undeniable-and it cannot be ignored.” He adds sustained military engagement should be done with consent of Congress.
Democratic leaders, including Senator Andy Kim, argued the president failed to seek congressional approval for the strikes.
“I have zero confidence in this president who has so flagrantly violated our constitution,” Kim said. He called for Congress to immediately reconvene to vote on a war powers resolution.
“I hope there can be unanimity that when it comes to strikes of this magnitude, when American service members lives are at risk, what greater responsibility do we have in Congress than to look out for our service members and the national security of our country?” he said.
The Homeland Security alert also warned of potential low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks, adding another layer of concern for authorities monitoring threats at home.
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