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As we near the end of the year, it’s time to look back over 2019. We’ll get to all the weird trends and cultural moments that happened over the last 12 months in a bit, but now let’s chat about the big topic: baby names.
As always, BabyCentre has gathered all the data to reveal the top 100 baby names of 2019, to give us all a flavour of what we’re calling our offspring in modern days. In all honesty, the number one names really aren’t shocking – both Olivia and Muhammad have been in the top ten for years (Olivia was the top name in 2018, while Muhammad was in eighth place last year) – but it’s always interesting to see which names are gradual risers, which ones have burst on to the scene, and what trends and influences are coming into play when it comes to the big decision of what to call our children.
So, let’s cover the trends for the year first. BabyCentre suggests that all our ecoanxiety and a desire to get back to nature has made parents go for ‘eco-conscious’ names inspired by plants. Forrest, Eden, Ivy, Rowan, Willow, Holly, Jasmin, Iris, and Olive were all on the rise this year, while environmental heroes David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg provided a boost for both of their first names. The World Cup might have had a hand in the rise in popularity of certain girls’ names, inspired by the Lionesses.
Rising in popularity were quite a few names shared by the team, including Lucy (Bronze), Ellen (White) and Karen (Carney, Farley and Walker), while Fara (Williams), Jill (Scott) and Kim (Little) all appeared for the first time this year. Parents also looked to Scottish players Erin (Cuthbert), Lana (Clelland) and Fiona (Brown), and some of the better-known American soccer players Megan (Rapinoe) and Carli (Lloyd).
In terms of entertainment, musical films such as the new Lion King, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Rocketman had an influence, with Simba appearing in the top 100 for the first time, the number of babies named Nala quadrupling, Freddie remaining in the top ten, and Elton making its debut in the top 100 for boys. A Star is Born was a big hit, boosting the names Ally and Jaxon (or Jackson or Jaxxon, however you want to spell it). Parents sticking to more literary influences went for names not from new releases but enduring classics, such as Charlie (and the Chocolate Factory), Nancy (Drew), Katniss, Lyra, Jemima, Luna, and Hermione. And apparently parents are opting for longer names rather than those impactful single syllables. Frederick, Benedict, Kingsley, Nicholas, Nathaniel, Alexander, Zachary, Bartholomew and Gabriel were all on the rise, with Theodore climbing 22 places to number 41.
Lorna Marsh, BabyCentre senior editor, said: ‘Is the trend for short and sharp boys’ names finally on the wane? This is definitely one to watch in 2020.’ Okay, now for the top 100. Brace yourselves for a lengthy list of names – but keep an eye out for the steady non-movers Olivia and Sophia, rising Ava, which knocked Amelia down to place four, and surprise newbies Freya and Isabella.
The highest chart riser this year is Fatima, landing at number 57, followed by Zara, which rose 33 places. Top 100 new entries included Nur at number 45, Hallie at number 68 and Delilah at 88. These new entries came at the cost of Felicity, Elena and Victoria, which were shoved out of the charts. For the third year running Muhammad is the top name for boys, with Noah in second place and Leo taking over Oliver in spot three. New royal baby name Louis raced 65 places up to number 26, but other royal babies aren’t so trendy, with George, Archie and William all moving down in the charts.
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/04/oliv...o=article.mweb.share.top.whatsapp?ito=cbshare
As always, BabyCentre has gathered all the data to reveal the top 100 baby names of 2019, to give us all a flavour of what we’re calling our offspring in modern days. In all honesty, the number one names really aren’t shocking – both Olivia and Muhammad have been in the top ten for years (Olivia was the top name in 2018, while Muhammad was in eighth place last year) – but it’s always interesting to see which names are gradual risers, which ones have burst on to the scene, and what trends and influences are coming into play when it comes to the big decision of what to call our children.
So, let’s cover the trends for the year first. BabyCentre suggests that all our ecoanxiety and a desire to get back to nature has made parents go for ‘eco-conscious’ names inspired by plants. Forrest, Eden, Ivy, Rowan, Willow, Holly, Jasmin, Iris, and Olive were all on the rise this year, while environmental heroes David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg provided a boost for both of their first names. The World Cup might have had a hand in the rise in popularity of certain girls’ names, inspired by the Lionesses.
Rising in popularity were quite a few names shared by the team, including Lucy (Bronze), Ellen (White) and Karen (Carney, Farley and Walker), while Fara (Williams), Jill (Scott) and Kim (Little) all appeared for the first time this year. Parents also looked to Scottish players Erin (Cuthbert), Lana (Clelland) and Fiona (Brown), and some of the better-known American soccer players Megan (Rapinoe) and Carli (Lloyd).
In terms of entertainment, musical films such as the new Lion King, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Rocketman had an influence, with Simba appearing in the top 100 for the first time, the number of babies named Nala quadrupling, Freddie remaining in the top ten, and Elton making its debut in the top 100 for boys. A Star is Born was a big hit, boosting the names Ally and Jaxon (or Jackson or Jaxxon, however you want to spell it). Parents sticking to more literary influences went for names not from new releases but enduring classics, such as Charlie (and the Chocolate Factory), Nancy (Drew), Katniss, Lyra, Jemima, Luna, and Hermione. And apparently parents are opting for longer names rather than those impactful single syllables. Frederick, Benedict, Kingsley, Nicholas, Nathaniel, Alexander, Zachary, Bartholomew and Gabriel were all on the rise, with Theodore climbing 22 places to number 41.
Lorna Marsh, BabyCentre senior editor, said: ‘Is the trend for short and sharp boys’ names finally on the wane? This is definitely one to watch in 2020.’ Okay, now for the top 100. Brace yourselves for a lengthy list of names – but keep an eye out for the steady non-movers Olivia and Sophia, rising Ava, which knocked Amelia down to place four, and surprise newbies Freya and Isabella.
The highest chart riser this year is Fatima, landing at number 57, followed by Zara, which rose 33 places. Top 100 new entries included Nur at number 45, Hallie at number 68 and Delilah at 88. These new entries came at the cost of Felicity, Elena and Victoria, which were shoved out of the charts. For the third year running Muhammad is the top name for boys, with Noah in second place and Leo taking over Oliver in spot three. New royal baby name Louis raced 65 places up to number 26, but other royal babies aren’t so trendy, with George, Archie and William all moving down in the charts.
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/04/oliv...o=article.mweb.share.top.whatsapp?ito=cbshare
