In 2024, baby naming trends are reflecting a blend of social values, pop culture influences, and a nod to individuality and diversity. Nameberry, a leading authority on baby names, has unveiled its predictions for the year, highlighting an eclectic mix of inspirations ranging from the Barbie movie to STEM fields.
Grown-Up Names for Babies Nameberry anticipates a rise in "adultish" names, suggesting that parents are opting for names that will age well as their children grow. These include:
Agnes
Carla
Betty
Clyde
Florence
Heath
Helen
Lars
Lionel
Ray
Stanley
Sylvia
Girl Names for Boys Reversing the long-standing trend of boy names for girls, 2024 is seeing an uptick in traditionally feminine names being chosen for boys.
Examples include:
Blair
Carmen
Cleo
Eden
Greer
Harlow
Irie
Jade
Juno
Morgan
Romy
Rue
Winter
Iconic Music Names Musical legends continue to inspire baby names, with parents choosing names reminiscent of iconic musicians and bands:
Collins
Denver
Elton
Elvis
Hawkins
Iggy
Jovi
Lennon
Ozzy
Priscilla
Stevie
Zeppelin
Ziggy
Airy Names Reflecting a growing eco-consciousness, airy and atmospheric names are gaining popularity:
Aire
Aura
Azure
Cielo
Icelynn
Lumi
Sol
Solana
Sky
Storm
Sunny
Zephyr
STEM-Inspired Names With STEM education's increasing importance, parents are choosing names that pay homage to scientific and mathematical concepts:
Astra
Cosmo
Darwin
Edison
Franklin
Hutton
Kepler
Link
Meridian
Octavia
Onyx
Solar
Tau
Tripp
Natural Glamour This trend, partly influenced by social media, combines understated style with a touch of rustic charm:
Archie
Celia
Conrad
Cormac
Flora
Freya
Harris
Merrick
Orson
Phoebe
Torin
Vera
Viola
Barbie-Inspired Feminist Names The Barbie movie has subtly influenced the trend towards strong yet feminine names:
Althea
Billie
Conley
Eleanora
Halston
Honey
Isadora
Lavender
Lulu
Matilda
Sinclair
Tallulah
Main Character Names Names that evoke drama, bold sounds, and ambitious imagery are on the rise, drawing inspiration from various media, including books and films:
Anakin
Athena
Avalon
Chosen
Elio
Everest
Kenzo
Leonidas
Marigold
Ophelia
Persephone
Raya
Sylvester
Zaire
Gentle Baby Names Aligned with the gentle parenting philosophy, softer-sounding names emphasizing vowels and fluid consonants are becoming popular:
Alfie
Casper
Ellis
Feye
Isolde
Liana
Oona
Rhea
Soraya
Valo
Willa
Names Ending in -ai This trend sees a resurgence of traditional names with a modern twist, often ending in -ai, offering a fresh take on classic names:
Adlai
Azai
Cai
Esai
Jakai
Kenai
Marsai
Ozai
Sarai
Sinai
Zai
These diverse and imaginative naming trends for 2024, as forecasted by Nameberry, reflect a rich tapestry of cultural, environmental, and personal influences, offering a wide array of choices for new parents.