The fanbase for HBO's Game of Thrones is so invested that many of the cast and character names have seen a sharp rise in usage among American's naming their children. All 3 names given to Daenerys Targaryen have seen sharp increases: Daenerys, Khaleesi, and Emilia (the actress). Each year a new season aired is marked on the charts below.

Can you guess who ranks #1? Click each list to find out

The data is taken from births that occurred in the United States after 1879. From 1880 to 1936, all births may not be included in the original data set.

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