News Culture Top Trending Summer-Inspired Baby Names Parents Love New data shows which summer names parents are loving. By Anna Halkidis Published on July 6, 2024 Fact checked by Sarah Scott Close GettyImages/Guido Mieth Did you know that summertime is a popular time for baby births in the United States? August specifically is when most babies are born each year, and July is right behind it. So, it makes sense for parents to give their kids summer baby names every year. Whether they are beach-, flower-, or nature-inspired, there are a ton of summer names to choose from. If you need a little more help narrowing it down, Hennessey Digital, a digital marketing agency, compiled a list of the top trending baby names related to summer with help from data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). “Often parents opt for unique names, as well as names that are trending," Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital, tells Parents. "For parents who are expecting this summer, we want this research to educate and inspire them to opt for a name that is linked to the beauty of summer." Here are the top 20 trending summer baby names it found, plus why they are reminiscent of the season. Dylan: Son of the sea Lily: The flower which typically blooms in summer Parker: Means park keeper and outdoor parks are popular in summer Aurora: Dawn (This one can also be Disney-related) Isla: Island Eliana: Related to the Greek word helios which means sun Kai: Sea in Hawaiin River: Where many head during the warmer months Ryder: Riding bikes is popular in the summertime Iris: She’s the Greek goddess of the rainbow but many Irises also bloom in the summertime Lucia: Comes from the Latin word Lux which means light Daisy: Means day’s eye but Daisies also bloom in summer Rose: Another flower which remains in bloom during the warm months Summer: This one is self-explanatory Olive: These trees bear fruit in the summer Jasmine: You can also catch these flowers in summer Phoebe: Another name with Greek origin that means shining Dahlia: These flowers bloom in midsummer Cyrus: This has Persian roots and means sun Poppy: This means red flower in Latin and you’ll also catch these during the summer All of these names are also very popular among Americans, appearing on the SSA’s top 1,000 baby names list. Several were also in the top 100 in 2023, including Dylan, Lily, Parker, Aurora, Isla, Eliana, Kai, and Iris. Of course, these names aren't exclusive to summer babies. If you're one of the nearly 25% of Americans who love summer and want to name your little one after your favorite season, you should go for it. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Monthly and 12 month-ending number of live births, deaths and infant deaths: United States. National Center for Health Statistics, CDC. 2023. 100 Popular Names by Birth Year 2023. Social Security Administration. 2024. As Halloween Approaches, Americans Fall for Fall, Led by Pumpkin Patches and Trick-or-Treating. Value Penguin. 2022.