2025 Baby Name Trends Expert Predictions Revealed
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2025 Baby Name Trends Expert Predictions Revealed

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Halfpoint Images via Getty Images Parents continue to seek out fresh twists on vintage names and trendy consonant sounds. “Surnames continue to be a fruitful source of ‘new’ names, and parents have not yet tired of the strong sound of single-syllable, surname-style names for boys,” she said. “Hayes comes up in many consultations, and Wells has similar characteristics.” Mara “Mara has quietly emerged as a favorite, consistently appearing in my 2024 baby name consultations with parents looking for ‘strong girl’ names that project an air of confidence and femininity without the frills,” said baby name consultant Taylor Humphrey. “It’s part of the growing trend toward soft, lyrical boy names like Arlo and Leo.” She also believes Elio aligns nicely with modern parents’ ongoing love for celestial names like Nova and Luna. Kit “Kit is incredibly versatile and falls in line with numerous trends ― short, effortlessly cool one-syllable names, gender-neutral names, nicknames as names,” said baby name consultant Colleen Slagen.

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11 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year
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11 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year

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d3sign via Getty Images Parents draw baby naming inspiration from a wide variety of sources. “Botanical, celestial and elemental names like River, Sage and Aurora reflect a desire for grounding and connection in a fast-paced world.” Abby Sandel, the creator of the baby name blog Appellation Mountain, sees the trend expanding to “nature-plus names.” “A generation of Kaylas and Haileys …

Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2023
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Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2023

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Caroline Purser via Getty Images A closer look at the SSA's naming data reveals some unexpected trends. From the rise of less traditional choices like Oaklynn and Sincere to the decline of old favorites like Scott and Julia, we’ve rounded up 15 surprising baby name statistics from 2023. In 2023, 2,382 baby girls were named Juniper, making it the 113th …

Unusual Baby Names Parents Chose In 2023
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Unusual Baby Names Parents Chose In 2023

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Goodboy Picture Company via Getty Images Year after year, certain baby names emerge as the top choices for American parents. As the Social Security Administration’s latest data shows, the most popular picks for 2023 were Olivia for girls for the fifth year in a row and Liam for boys for the seventh consecutive year. From dictionary words to travel destinations, …

Here are the top baby naming trends we’ll see in 2025, according to experts
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Here are the top baby naming trends we’ll see in 2025, according to experts

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Why parents are choosing to give their daughters male monikers in the latest baby naming trend
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2 months ago

Why parents are choosing to give their daughters male monikers in the latest baby naming trend

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The naming pro also revealed what names may indicate your child will be rich She has revealed that boy names are likely to be given to girls in 2025 Parents are shifting away from traditional girl names and choosing to give their daughters male monikers instead. In recent years, the concept of girl and boy names has been turned upside …

These Are The Top Baby Names Of 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

These Are The Top Baby Names Of 2024

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Muhammad Iqbal via Getty Images Beautiful portrait of baby with white blanket - Stock photo As we move through the final months of 2024, the folks at BabyCenter are taking a look back at the baby name trends that defined this year. “Seeing the perennial classic Sarah fall out of the top 100 for the first time in 60 years …

Experts predict the 30 most popular baby names for next year - including 'Lilibet' 'Wednesday' and 'Suede'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Experts predict the 30 most popular baby names for next year - including 'Lilibet' 'Wednesday' and 'Suede'

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Choosing a baby name is not an easy decision for any parent. Predicting trends in next year's names, Nameberry said: 'If the past few years have emphasised "you're naming an adult, not a baby", 2025 will embrace the inverse. Next year's trendiest baby names have been revealed by Nameberry including unusual monikers such as Suede and Bash Lively is among …

America's most popular baby names by state (and there's some surprising new stars)
2 months, 4 weeks ago

America's most popular baby names by state (and there's some surprising new stars)

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Parents-to-be spend months searching for the perfect baby name. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Olivia and Liam have reigned as the most popular baby names in the US. Olivia and Liam were the most popular baby names in the US for 2023, marking the fifth consecutive year that these names have been on top The fastest rising girl’s …

The Top 10 Baby Name Trends For 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

The Top 10 Baby Name Trends For 2025

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Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images As we enter the final quarter of 2024, trend forecasters are looking ahead to what next year will bring in the realms of fashion, food, weddings, and even baby names. “Rather, we’re looking at the names that are going to rise the quickest, fit into new trends, and generally capture the feel of …

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In 1974
6 months ago

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In 1974

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Allen Donikowski via Getty Images While many top choices in 1974 remain popular today, others have fallen significantly down the ranking The list of the most popular baby names in the U.S. doesn’t change dramatically from one year to the next, but if you look back over longer periods of time, some interesting shifts emerge. Thankfully, the Social Security Administration’s …

REVEALED: The 23 once-beloved baby names on the brink of extinction in the US
7 months ago

REVEALED: The 23 once-beloved baby names on the brink of extinction in the US

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The baby names that are on the brink of extinction in the US have been released - with their simplicity and practicality dropping them to the bottom of the list. Al and Bess, once popular names among the Baby Boomer generation, are the top boy's and girl's names on the verge of disappearing. Scroll down for the full list of …

Apparently 'Bridgerton' And 'The Gilded Age' Are Influencing Baby Names
7 months ago

Apparently 'Bridgerton' And 'The Gilded Age' Are Influencing Baby Names

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Netflix From Dutton to Khaleesi, the influence of popular shows like “Yellowstone” and “Game of Thrones” on the baby naming landscape has been well documented. HBO’s “The Gilded Age” features Carrie Coon as a shrewd social climber named Bertha ― a name that has notably risen 700 places in 2024. A new batch of fantasy epics are inspiring parents, with …

The 100 most popular baby names in the US in 2023 REVEALED in new government data
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The 100 most popular baby names in the US in 2023 REVEALED in new government data

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The most popular baby names in the US over the last decade have been released - and social media has propelled a number of new entries to the top of the list. Popular TV shows have also influenced parent's decisions, with Game of Thrones-inspired baby names skyrocketing in the 2010s with nearly 5,000 children named after its characters in 2018 …

The most popular baby names – and the ones that have dropped in popularity
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The most popular baby names – and the ones that have dropped in popularity

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These Were The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2023
7 months, 4 weeks ago

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2023

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honglouwawa via Getty Images The SSA compiles the annual list based on the names that parents in the U.S. gave their babies born in the previous year. The SSA compiles the annual list based on the names parents in the U.S. chose for babies born in the previous year. Mateo joined the top 10 for the first time ever last …

9 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year
1 year ago

9 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year

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enigma_images via Getty Images HuffPost asked naming experts to share some of the themes they think will influence parents’ baby name choices this year. Modern Virtues “Maverick ranks in the boys’ Top 50,” said Abby Sandel, creator of the baby name blog Appellation Mountain. Now Wren and Scout are set to be the newest crossovers from the girls’ list.” Familiar-But-Underused …

Top Baby Names Forecast For 2024
1 year ago

Top Baby Names Forecast For 2024

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Muhammad Iqbal via Getty Images Parents continue to experiment with modern twists on classic names and trendy vowel sounds. It’s vintage, heavy on vowels, and back in the spotlight following last year’s ‘Enola Holmes’ sequel.” Apollo “I believe Apollo will be one of the big rising baby names for boys,” said Heidi Prunkl, a name consultant and founder of Baby …

Surprising Baby Name Trends Of 2022
1 year, 3 months ago

Surprising Baby Name Trends Of 2022

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skynesher via Getty Images A closer look at the SSA's naming data reveals some unexpected trends. Year after year, the Social Security Administration releases its list of the most popular baby names in the U.S., and each time, the top 10 aren’t terribly shocking. In 2022, 363 baby girls were named Promise, making it the 782nd most popular girl name. …

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2022
1 year, 7 months ago

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2022

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Kosamtu via Getty Images The SSA compiles the annual list based on the names that parents in the U.S. gave their babies born in the previous year. The Social Security Administration has released its official list of the most popular baby names of 2022. The Social Security Administration compiles the annual list based on the names that parents in the …

‘Baby name expert’ who charges $250 a session predicts top trend for 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Baby name expert’ who charges $250 a session predicts top trend for 2023

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The most popular baby names of 2022 have been revealed
2 years ago

The most popular baby names of 2022 have been revealed

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How much does a baby’s name impact their future? As Noah and Olivia most popular
2 years, 3 months ago

How much does a baby’s name impact their future? As Noah and Olivia most popular

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Most popular gender neutral baby names revealed
2 years, 5 months ago

Most popular gender neutral baby names revealed

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It comes after research showed 88 per cent increase in unisex names Nature-inspired names such as River and Eden are also increasing Naming a baby is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Now, US-based baby naming site Nameberry has revealed the most popular gender neutral monikers among new parents with Logan coming at the top of …

Most popular baby names in the UK for 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Most popular baby names in the UK for 2022

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Experts Predict Which Baby Names Will Be Popular In 2022
3 years ago

Experts Predict Which Baby Names Will Be Popular In 2022

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Catherine Delahaye via Getty Images Dove, Eloise, Wells, and Anders are names experts are predicting will get more popular next year. Finley “Parents can’t get enough of the nickname Finn,” said baby name consultant Taylor Humphrey. “Doesn’t get much more aspirational than that!” Knowledge Continuing with the theme of aspirational names, Satran said she believes the name Knowledge will become …

These Marvel Baby Names Are Getting More Popular
3 years, 2 months ago

These Marvel Baby Names Are Getting More Popular

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Jade Albert via Getty Images The superhero characters and stories of the Marvel films have influenced many aspects of culture, including baby names. From that year on, the name Quill has risen in popularity ― from five baby boys named Quill in 2014 to 42 boys and five girls in 2020. In 2020, there were 130 newborn boys named Loki …

Experts Predict The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2050
3 years, 2 months ago

Experts Predict The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2050

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Siri Stafford via Getty Images Nameberry's experts took a look at the lower end of the popularity rankings to identify names that might trend in the future. The popular baby naming website released a list of names that its experts believe many parents will be choosing in the year 2050 ― from Eleri to Helix to Prairie. We picked 30 …

7 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For In 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

7 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For In 2022

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Junior Asiama / 500px via Getty Images Parents are drawing baby name inspiration from a variety of sources. Playful The Nameberry team believes the turmoil of the pandemic will lead many parents toward light, playful baby names like Birdie and Pixie. Benedict Cressida Daphne Eloise Francesca The Letter ‘R’ “Short baby names really pack a punch, and that strength and …

These are the most popular baby names of 2021 so far
3 years, 4 months ago

These are the most popular baby names of 2021 so far

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Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2020
3 years, 4 months ago

Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2020

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Daniel MacDonald / www.dmacphoto.com via Getty Images The Social Security Administration's baby name data reveals some unexpected trends. When the Social Security Administration releases its list of most popular baby names in the U.S. each year, the top 10 usually aren’t very shocking. From the rise of Nova and Ezekiel to the decline of classics like Robert and George, we’ve …

'Karen' Sees Lowest Drop in Popularity Among Baby Names Since 1927, 'Chad' Takes a Hit Too
3 years, 7 months ago

'Karen' Sees Lowest Drop in Popularity Among Baby Names Since 1927, 'Chad' Takes a Hit Too

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What’s in a name? ‘Karen’ fell 171 spots on the list of most common newborn baby names for girls in America. From its previous ranking of 660 in 2019, the name has now dropped to 831, the lowest since the year 1927.This trend in fall of its popularity comes after the high-profile story of ‘Central Park Karen’. According to New …

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2020

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The data is in! The U.S. Social Security Administration has released its official list of the most popular baby names of 2020. The SSA compiles the annual list based on the names that parents in the U.S. gave their babies born in the previous year. As for the most popular names for boys, Elijah jumped one spot to bump William …

Apparently 'Corona' Is Becoming A More Popular Baby Name Because Of Course
4 years, 6 months ago

Apparently 'Corona' Is Becoming A More Popular Baby Name Because Of Course

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Olga Ignatova via Getty Images Baby with flu looking surprised Finding the perfect name for your baby is a big deal for new parents. Pregnancy website “The Bump” released its Top 100 Most Popular Baby Names this month, and, for the first time, Corona appeared, in the one hundredth spot on the “girls’ name” list. Here are some of the …

These Vintage Baby Names Are Getting More Popular
4 years, 11 months ago

These Vintage Baby Names Are Getting More Popular

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Baby names follow interesting, and at times surprising, journeys up and down popularity charts. Volanthevist via Getty Images The Social Security Administration has baby name popularity data dating back to the 1880s. HuffPost analyzed the SSA’s popularity lists, which date back to the 1880s, and put together a collection of baby names that were popular in decades …

These May Be The Top Baby Names Of 2020
5 years, 1 month ago

These May Be The Top Baby Names Of 2020

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Adah ― All girl names starting with the letters and sound Ad have been rising quickly in recent years, including Ada and Adele, Adelaide and all spellings of Adeline. Mika ― Journalist Mika Brzezinski undoubtedly had some influence on the popularization of her name, pronounced mee-ka, but it’s also a new Michael feminization, taking over from the now-flagging Mikayla and …

The top baby name trends for 2019
5 years, 7 months ago

The top baby name trends for 2019

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The latest Australian baby name trends for 2019 have been revealed, with a new report by trend analysts McCrindle highlighting social media and the royals as major influencers. This is evident when looking back just one generation as in 1987, 22 per cent of babies born in NSW were given one of the top 10 baby names. Today only 10 …

11 Questions To Ask Yourself When Choosing A Baby Name
5 years, 10 months ago

11 Questions To Ask Yourself When Choosing A Baby Name

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kupicoo via Getty Images From sound and spelling to family significance and popularity, there are many factors to consider when it comes to baby names. “A name is one of the first gifts parents give a child, so I recommend they select it the way one would select any gift ― for the enjoyment and good use of the recipient,” …

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