The gender neutral baby names They are gaining popularity. According to data from names.orgthe trend has been increasing since the 90s, accounting for 17% of names in 2023. This trend shows no signs of slowing down by 2024.
The place names.org has released predictions for the most popular unisex names in 2024. The top ten names are: Dylan, Avery, logan, Sump, Riley, parker, Rowan, Cameron, Angel and Kai.
These names are not specific to a particular region. Although in the 90s they were more common in the southeast of the United States, recent data indicates a dramatic increase in its use across the country. In particular, they have become significantly more popular in the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest.
The analysis of names.org is based on data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which only show the given name and not the one the person uses on a daily basis. According to the site, it is likely that gender neutral names are even more frequent than the SSA data suggests. For example, Charlie could be a nickname for Charles and Charlotte; Alex can be used for both Alexander as for Alexandra.
According to names.orgif only 10% of the people with the names Charles and charlotte they use the nickname Charliethe popularity of Charlie in daily life would be double what the data from the SSA. Other examples of unisex nicknames include Chrisused for Christopher, Christian, Christine either Christina.
Current unisex name predictions are similar to the most popular names of the last decade. In the last ten years, logan was the most popular unisex name, followed by Avery and Sump. However, the neutral names most popular of all time include Willie, Kelly and Jordan.
Besides gender neutral namesthere are other notable trends for baby names in 2024. athletes, actors and characters from films are influencing parents’ decisions about how to name their children. For example, the name Caitlinwhich reached its peak of popularity in 1988, is seeing a resurgence. This is attributed to the basketball star Caitlin Clarkaccording to data from BabyCenter published this month.
Another trend is the increase in popularity of the name Zendayawhich has been increasing steadily since the premiere of “Dune: Part Two” in March of this year. Name Zendaya was ranked 588 and had seen a similar increase in 2021 after the premiere of “Dune: Part One”, continuing its rise throughout 2022.
The series of Netflix “Bridgerton” has also had an impact on the baby names. According to BabyCenterthe characters in the series have contributed to the rise in popularity of names like Anthony (up five places), Eloise (up 20 places), Francesca (up 84 places) and Gregory (up 40 positions).
Finally, names like “Chozen” and “Emryn” are quickly emerging as some of the most popular names of the year, revealed BabyCenterThese names show the diversity and creativity of parents when choosing what to name their children.
The gender neutral names reflect a trend toward inclusivity and flexibility in gender identity. The popularity of these names, along with others influenced by public figures and pop culture, demonstrates how society is evolving in its perspectives and preferences.
