Trending Baby Names for 2024
So you are having a baby this year and want to know what are the trending baby names.
This list is for you then!
Whether you want to avoid trending names or want to name your baby something popular and trendy, this list is for you.
And just in time as the Social Security Admin just released its top 1,000 names of 2023 (the most recent data they have), which lets us have a peak into what is likely still trending this year.
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The top 10 trending girl names of 2023
Olivia
Emma
Charlotte
Amelia
Sophia
Mia
Isabella
Ava
Evelyn
Luna
The top 10 trending boy names of 2023
Liam
Noah
Oliver
James
Elijah
Mateo
Theodore
Henry
Lucas
William
| More Names to Consider |
| Country boy names |
| Country baby girl names |
| Vintage baby girl names |
| Old-fashioned boy names |
| Earthy baby boy names |
| Hippie girl names |
Trending Baby Names
As you can see, the top 10 names haven’t changed from the year previously, except for a shifting of where the top placed in the top 10. There are still a lot of parents who are digging Olivia and Sophia and Liam and Noah.
And with with good reason, they’re classic and lovely names.
Let’s look at the next 10 that round out the top 20.
Girl Names 11-20
11. Harper
12. Sofia
13. Camila
14. Eleanor
15. Elizabeth
16. Violet
17. Scarlett
18. Emily
19. Hazel
20. Lily
Boy Names 11-20
11. Benjamin
12. Levi
13. Sebastian
14. Jack
15. Ezra
16. Michael
17. Daniel
18. Leo
19. Owen
20. Samuel
Baby Names That Increased in Popularity in 2023
These are the names that the Social Security Administration recorded jumped the most in 2023. You’ll see that the graph below shows the numbers of each name in 2023 and 2022 and how it changed between the two years.
You’ll notice some of the names are just different spellings of how they’re traditionally spelled.
Boy Names That Have Jumped in Popularity
Izael
Chozen
Eiden
Cassian
Kyren
Semaj (which is James backwards)
Kaizen
Kyaire
Jahmir
Jesiah
Matheo
Ezrah
Girl Names That Have Jumped in Popularity
Kaeli (which is a different spelling for Kaylee)
Alitzel
Emryn
Adhara
Azari
Kya
Ivey
Ainara
Arely
Scottie
Avani
Miller
Trending Name Themes
You may have picked up on the theme I’m seeing a lot this year; vintage.
We’re talking names that were popular in the early 1900s.
Names like Theodore, with that sweet nickname of Teddy, and Henry are in the top 10 for boys. And vintage names like Violet, Evelyn, and Hazel are in the top 20 for girls.
Now, while vintage names didn’t make a huge dent in the top 20 – that doesn’t mean they aren’t trending. The theme is trending but just isn’t saturating the top 20 list.
But, don’t just take my word for it – What to Expect talks about vintage names having a comeback. Name Berry talks about names from the 1920s that are making a comeback. And this article by Baby Center shares names that are due for revival.
Vintage Girl Names
Popular girl names from the 1920s that are, or need to, make a comeback in 2024:
Margaret
Ruth
Evelyn
Alice
Irene
Lillian
Louise
Rose
Eleanor
Ruby
Lucy
Hazel
Jane
June
Shirley
Connie
Pearl
Vera
Nellie
Violet
Mabel
Leona
Lena
Audrey
Georgia
Olive
Bonnie
Daisy
Sadie
Adeline
Eloise
Essie
Goldie
Rosalie
Leola
Lenora
Dolly
I have more vintage girl names for you to explore.
Vintage Boy Names
Popular boy names from the 1920s that are, or need to, make a comeback in 2024:
William
James
George
Charles
Frank
Walter
Henry
Jack
Eugene
Warren
Everette
Leo
Chester
Theodore
Charlie
Leon
Wayne
Oscar
Alan
Dale
Billy
Leland
Forrest
Ellis
August
Percy
Grant
Wade
Read more about old fashion boy names.
More Trends in Baby Names
In addition, I’ve observed parents opting for gender-neutral names or even traditional boy names for girls. Names like Teddy, James, Miller, and more have been observed on Instagram announcements this year.
Name Berry has a list of boy names for girls.
I’m also noticing that country/southern-themed names and boho names are all the rage on my website. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a phenomenon worldwide or even Statewide, but it is something to note.
Check out the country boy names and country girl names on my site.
Boho girl names with a hippie vibe and earthy/boho boy names.
Country Themed Boy Names
Colton
Cade
Deacon
Nash
Boone
Flint
Thorne
Tucker
Sawyer
Lane
Waylon
Cade
Austin
Country Themed Girl Names
Addie
Carly
Bonnie
Sadie
Georgia
Mabel
Savannah
Daisy
Clover
Georgie
Jessa
Nella
Oakley
Presley
Faith
Gracie
Mae
Lily
Trendy Names Wrapped Up
Whether you choose a trending, popular name, or a name on the rise, or an uncommon name it’s a very personal choice and you should be happy with the name you choose for your baby.
These are trends I’m seeing in the landscape of baby names for 2023 and 2024 and what’s popular on my website.
If you have a particular baby name you’d like to check the popularity of, I’d recommend using the Social Security Administration name site and scrolling to Items of Interest.
Happy baby naming!
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