The year 2020 will soon end, and a great way to look back into is the top baby names that were trending during the year. BabyNames.com has already released the list of baby names that topped the spot.
Trending baby name explained
If you are curious what names became popular this year, you might be surprised, but some monikers have been canceled out of the top. Read on to know what categories of names became famous for the year.
Politics and pop culture have changed the trend
BabyNames.com Founder and CEO, Jennifer Moss, noted in a press release that what tops the baby names list have changed. Looking through the top 1000 names, Karen and Donald are not found because pop culture, politics, and negative internet archetypes have affected parents' choices.
Moss explained that both Karen and Dick are now linked with negative personality traits. Parents are steering clear from monikers that represent negativity.
Names with "ph"
For the coming year 2021, Moss noted that parents are looking into naming their baby girls with "ph" in it. So expect that Josephine, Ophelia, Persephone, and Sophia might top the trend next year.
Parents prefer "power names"
Moss said that parents are choosing names that show bold characteristics. Many choose to call their children Maverick and Rogue, and gods or goddesses Apollo and Freya. Some would prefer to name that reflect weapons, such as Blade and Remington.
The BabyNames.com CEO believes that parents want their children to become strong during difficult times.
Celtic names for baby boys become famous
This year, the top 20 baby boy's names appeared to be Celtic names, said Moss. A few of them are Aidan, Declan, Finn, Liam, and Owen. These names are all rooted in the Celtics.
Most popular baby names in 2020
Do you want to know what are the most famous baby names for the year 2020? The following are the top 10 baby boy and girl names for the year, according to BabyNames.com.
Top 10 baby girl names
- Amelia
- Charlotte
- Aurora
- Violet
- Olivia
- Ava
- Aria
- Luna
- Isla
- Hazel
Top 10 baby boy names
- Oliver
- Liam
- Theodore
- Ethan
- Aidan
- Benjamin
- Declan
- Gabriel
- Finn
- Elijah
If you are planning on having a baby next year or are already expecting one, you might want to consider the top names on the list. However, if you still feel that the top 10 listed above does not suit your taste, you might also check BabyNames.com for more.
The website has listed the top 100 baby names for both sexes, so you have a long list for picking the best one for your baby. In it, you could also find the rank of each moniker as compared with last year's.
