Wall Street Journal Mention -- 5/19/2017

Upon learning that a newsletter was in the works, I eagerly offered to contribute a column. It feels refreshing to be involved in a newsletter once more. In the past, my former collaborator, Michael Bluejay, and I ran a newsletter from 2003 to 2009. You can discover most editions in our archives. Each issue featured a unique article from me, along with occasional contributions from Michael, who possesses extensive knowledge on a variety of subjects. Regrettably, many of those newsletters reveal my intense enthusiasm for Survivor during that time. Even more disappointing is my recent application to be a contestant on Survivor, which sadly went unanswered—neither an acceptance nor a rejection. My submission must have been so uneventful that it likely didn't even capture their attention until the end.WizardofOddsThe highlight of my week was making it into the Wall Street Journal, and not just anywhere but on the front page. For those unfamiliar, prior to my current endeavors, I was known as the 'savant' of baby names. I was the pioneer in the U.S. to release lists ranking the most popular baby names derived from a nationwide survey. Initially, I didn’t make much of a fuss about it; I simply uploaded a list to my now-closed personal website back in 1997. One of my motivations was that we were anticipating our first child, and as a Michael, I wanted to ensure he or she wouldn't have a highly common name. However, at that time, I was unaware of the current trends in baby names during the mid-90s. Thanks to my position as a Social Security actuary, I had access to invaluable data—specifically, Social Security card applications—which allowed me to find this information. I thought that if it was relevant to me, it would surely interest many others. Turns out, I was right.newsletter archive To summarize, Social Security has maintained its role in providing information on the most popular baby names. Each year, around Mother’s Day, they unveil a updated list reflecting the most popular names from the previous year. Additionally, they offer various tools to explore different names and their popularity over the years, dating back to 1880.audition video The focus of the Wall Street Journal article revolves around the waning popularity of my own name and my possible influence on that trend. If you have an online Wall Street Journal subscription, the title of the article has been changed to reflect this phenomenon: 'Parents are Shying Away from Naming Their Children Mike.' For those without a subscription, I've made screenshots and scans of the article available.

If there are any parents-to-be reading this newsletter, I would be thrilled to assist you in choosing baby names. I'm considering setting up a poll where you can share your top ten choices and let the entire community weigh in.WizardofOdds,\" you might have called me thewizardUntil next week, may good fortune accompany you.

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When I learned we were starting a newsletter, I eagerly offered to contribute a column. It's refreshing to write for a newsletter again. Back in the day, my former partner Michael Bluejay and I published a newsletter from 2003 to 2009. Many of those issues can still be found in our archives. Each one featured a unique article crafted by me, and occasionally one from Michael Bluejay, who is well-versed in a wide range of subjects. Unfortunately, many of those newsletters highlight just how obsessed I was with Survivor at that time. Even more disappointing is that I recently applied to be a contestant on Survivor but sadly didn't even receive a rejection notice; my application just went unanswered. Honestly, my submission must have been so dull that they never even got through it.

Written by: Michael Shackleford