10 Baby Name Trends We've Been Seeing Everywhere in 2024

Much like home decor and fashion, baby name trends change over time. The hottest monikers of the year usually reflect current cultural values, pop culture phenomenons, and favored aesthetics.

So what baby name trends are expected to climb the charts this year? Nameberry, which has become the go-to source for baby names, has you covered. The website recently released its top baby name trends of 2024, and there are definitely some patterns.

Here, we’ve recapped Nameberry's 2024 baby name trend predictions, so you have the information at your fingertips when it comes time to choose a name for your bundle of joy. 

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Parents

Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best.

Grown-Up Names

Babies are going to grow up eventually. And chances are, they'll want a moniker that works as well in the boardroom as it does in preschool. Nameberry has predicted that “adultish” names for babies will rise in popularity in 2024, such as the ones listed below. You'll notice that some of these have a vintage name feel as well!

  • Agnes
  • Carla
  • Betty
  • Clyde
  • Florence
  • Heath
  • Helen
  • Lars
  • Lionel
  • Ray
  • Stanley
  • Sylvia

"Girl Names" for Boys

For many years, one of the top trends has been using traditional boy names for baby girls. Names like Ezra, Chandler, Palmer, and Tate (along with many others) have morphed from boy names into girl names over the years. But in 2024, we’re seeing a reversal: names that traditionally have been assigned to girls are now being used for boys (for proof, we turn to Chrissy Teigen’s son, Wren). Here are some more examples.

  • Blair
  • Carmen
  • Cleo
  • Eden
  • Greer
  • Harlow
  • Irie
  • Jade
  • Juno
  • Morgan
  • Romy
  • Rue
  • Winter

Iconic Music Names

Certain names are associated with distinctive musical icons—think Presley, Bowie, Zeppelin, and Cobain—but that won't stop modern parents from picking them for their babies! Nameberry predicts a rise in musical names for 2024, which will be inspired by songs, bands, and singers. Here are some examples of the baby name trend.

  • Collins
  • Denver
  • Elton
  • Elvis
  • Hawkins
  • Iggy
  • Jovi
  • Lennon
  • Ozzy
  • Priscilla
  • Stevie
  • Zeppelin
  • Ziggy

Airy Names

Nature-inspired names like River, Ash, and Autumn have been increasing in popularity for years now, thanks to a rise in eco-consciousness. This year, the atmosphere joins the oceans, mountains, and valleys with some names of its own, like Aire (the name Kylie Jenner chose for her baby boy) and of course, Skye. Here are some more options.

  • Aire
  • Aura
  • Azure
  • Cielo
  • Icelynn
  • Lumi
  • Sol
  • Solana
  • Sky
  • Storm
  • Sunny
  • Zephyr

Baby Names Inspired by STEM

Education in STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—is increasingly important in the modern world. It's so prevalent, in fact, that parents might name their children after scientific concepts and mathematical principles. Trending names won't be as unattainable as X Æ A-XII and Exa Dark Sideræl (the children of Grimes and Elon Musk), but they'll pay homage to educational concepts nonetheless.

  • Astra
  • Cosmo
  • Darwin
  • Edison
  • Franklin
  • Hutton
  • Kepler
  • Link
  • Meridian
  • Octavia
  • Onyx
  • Solar
  • Tau
  • Tripp

Natural Glamour

Attributed partly to social media influencers, the “natural glamour” aesthetic is all the rage this year. Not sure exactly what that means? According to Nameberry, natural glamour is all about an unpretentious life that's subtly stylish, evoking images of an "idyllic farm" full of playful children and fresh-baked bread. No pressure. Here are a few names to consider if you’ll be expanding your brood in keeping with the aesthetic. 

  • Archie
  • Celia
  • Conrad
  • Cormac
  • Flora
  • Freya
  • Harris
  • Merrick
  • Orson
  • Phoebe
  • Torin
  • Vera
  • Viola

Barbie-Inspired Feminist Names

Arguably the top movie of the year in 2023, Barbie is sure to influence lots of parents looking for girl names. But it isn’t likely we’ll see a surge of kids named Barbie (yet!). Rather, says Nameberry, the film's influence will be less direct, demonstrated by a shift toward femininity. Check out some of these strong but feminine baby names. 

  • Althea
  • Billie
  • Conley
  • Eleanora
  • Halston
  • Honey
  • Isadora
  • Lavender
  • Lulu
  • Matilda
  • Sinclair
  • Tallulah

Main Character Names

In keeping with the desire to choose a baby name that empowers, Nameberry says parents might get inspiration from books, films, and even anime—though not all "main character" names come directly from pop culture. The website points out this trend can also manifest through names containing drama, bold sounds, and "ambitious imagery," like the following examples.

  • Anakin
  • Athena
  • Avalon
  • Chosen
  • Elio
  • Everest
  • Kenzo
  • Leonidas
  • Marigold
  • Ophelia
  • Persephone
  • Raya
  • Sylvester
  • Zaire

Gentle Baby Names

Parenting philosophies also change with the times, and today's caregivers are more likely to prefer gentle parenting, which emphasizes a child's feelings and emotions. The softness of gentle parenting might extend into baby names, too, with mellow-sounding monikers rising in popularity. This correlates to an emphasis on vowels and "fluid consonants," according to Nameberry. Here are some examples.

  • Alfie
  • Casper
  • Ellis
  • Feye
  • Isolde
  • Liana
  • Oona
  • Rhea
  • Soraya
  • Valo
  • Willa

Names Ending in -ai

Perhaps piggybacking off the resurgence of traditional names like Malachai and Lorelai (thanks to all those Gilmore Girls reruns), or as a result of the popularity of super-trendy Kai, names ending in -ai might be all the rage this year. The best thing about these names, Nameberry indicates, is that they’re easily moldable into new and different variations. So you might see fun names like the gender-neutral Kenai and slightly more feminine Sarai, which is reminiscent of the classic name Sarah

  • Adlai
  • Azai
  • Cai
  • Esai
  • Jakai
  • Kenai
  • Marsai
  • Ozai
  • Sarai
  • Sinai
  • Zai
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