The Pokémon GO craze is spreading and now parents are naming their children after Pokémon characters, at least in the United States. The Baby Centre said it has seen an increase in first names like Roselia, Ash, Eevee and Onyx. Here’s how names connected to Pokémon Go have grown in popularity in the US compared to this time last year

Roselia – it’s risen 5,859 spots Onyx – up 2,184 spots Star – 2,040 Eevee – 1,377 places Ivy – 1,287 spots Ash – 248 spots Shay – 64 spots

“Parents are always looking to pop culture for baby name inspiration and, right now, it doesn’t get hotter than Pokemon Go,” said global editor in chief of Baby Center, Linda Murray. It’s possible that parents’ enthusiasm for the game will reignite their love for the brand and spark a full-fledged naming trend.”

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