One of the most exciting decisions parents have is choosing the perfect name for their bundle of joy. Names hold a profound significance, reflecting cultural heritage, familial ties, and aspirations for the future. Names also reflect the times we live in and current pop culture.
The task of choosing your new baby’s name can be daunting. The list of names can be endless. Where do you start? Choosing a name doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve got you covered with today’s trending names, the top 50 list of the most popular names of 2024 and the most unique names that have made it to the party this year.
Top Trending Baby Names
Many of the names that are currently trending on social media were very popular a couple of generations ago and appear to be making a come back. Names you will notice below such as Arthur, Charles, Hazel, Eloise, and Stella are nostalgic and make nod at a more old fashioned era from times past. The names that are currently trending on social media according to babynames.com are:
Boys
- Henry
- Arthur
- Adrian
- Stephen
- Alastair
- Acton
- Albion
- Arnold
- Basil
- Charles
Girls
- Hazel
- Adora
- Eloise
- Astrid
- Isla
- Nora
- Stella
- Adeline
- Malia
- Snow
Top 50 Boy and Girl Names of 2024
So far, it appears that many of the most popular baby names of 2023 are making a recurrence this year. Most of the top ten on both the girls and boys list on Baby Center are the same as last year. There are some new additions that made it to the top 10. Aurora came in at #10 on the girls chart this year and Asher made it to the # 9 spot on the boys chart. Names such as Oliva and Noah are still making it in the top spot this year.
Boys
- Noah
- Ethan
- Jacob
- Liam
- Logan
- Michael
- Matthew
- Jack
- Ryan
- Mason
- Joshua
- Aiden
- James
- Jackson
- Elijah
- Tyler
- Andrew
- Alexander
- Lucas
- Benjamin
- Daniel
- Dylan
- William
- Nathan
- Nicholas
- Gabriel
- Luke
- Caleb
- Jayden
- Anthony
- Joseph
- David
- Connor
- Owen
- Christopher
- Zachary
- Oliver
- Austin
- Carter
- Hunter
- Christian
- Evan
- Samuel
- John
- Cameron
- Alex
- Gavin
- Wyatt
- Isaac
- Jordan
Girls
- Emma
- Olivia
- Isabella
- Ava
- Sophia
- Emily
- Madison
- Mia
- Hannah
- Abigail
- Chloe
- Ella
- Lily
- Amelia
- Grace
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Avery
- Sarah
- Samantha
- Alexis
- Taylor
- Alyssa
- Natalie
- Sophia
- Hailey
- Zoe
- Anna
- Victoria
- Riley
- Harper
- Lauren
- Savannah
- Evelyn
- Ellie
- Kayla
- Sydney
- Layla
- Julia
- Audrey
- Sophie
- Maya
- Mackenzie
- Aubrey
- Zoey
- Morgan
- Claire
- Brianna
- Brooklyn
- Leah
Most Unique Baby Names of 2024
This year there are some very interesting and unique names making the list. There isn’t the stigma or fear of bullying that was once attached to unique or unusual baby names. Now, people are feeling more free than ever to branch away from the beaten path and choose a unique name that truly suits their little one.
Boys
- Alastair
- Gideon
- Rhys
- Soren
- Lachlan
- Alaric
- Evander
- Caspian
- Hugo
- Sloan
- Cyrus
- Auto
- Alistair
- Lucien
- Keiran
- Ambrose
- Dante
- Calix
- Apollo
- Archie
Girls
- Astrid
- Lorelei
- Esme
- Aurelia
- Matilda
- Saoirse
- Mabel
- Elodie
- Abrielle
- Felicity
- Clementine
- Beatrice
- Lyra
- Imogene
- Beatrix
- Florence
- Aralyn
- Calliope
- Gwendolyn
- Arwen
In addition to all of the trending names and unique names, there have been a lot of popular movies in the past year, such as Barbie and Oppenheimer. Both movies were released in 2023 and are predicted to make an impact when it comes to naming the next generation. Names like Barbie and Ken are on the rise, but also the names of the actors and actresses who play the popular characters. Think Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. In addition, some of the actors’ names are becoming more popular than the character’s they play in the movies. Cillian has become a very popular name among expectant parents. Cillian Murphy is a well known actor who played the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
There you have it, we have shown you the top trending names of 2024, the most popular names so far this year, as well as the most unique. Choosing a baby name doesn’t have to be stressful. It’s one of the first journeys in parenthood that can be a lot of fun. The trick is to get creative and choose a name that speaks to you. Hopefully these lists can offer some inspiration on your journey.