As an information technology practitioner in the corporate world, I’m sometimes surprised and delighted when I encounter a fun and useful tool in my life outside of work. It’s more often you see clumsy user interfaces or poorly integrated tools brought into stunning relief by your background—which makes finding something done well all the more glorious.
The first is a nifty data visualization tool called NameVoyager, which requires a java plug-in but otherwise runs well in your web browser. The second was a pleasant surprise from Uncle Sam, the Social Security Administration’s Popular Baby Names Search, for those who prefer a more tabular presentation.
Even if you don’t have a bun in the oven, it’s fun to uncover how unoriginal your own parents were however many decades ago. Oh and for those wondering about Jelly Bean, no spoilers here.