AMERICAN GIRL 2025 GIRL OF THE YEAR SUMMER MCKINNY

And, just in time for the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, Anakin is No. 543 on the list. Many of us name babies based on who we want them to grow up to be, and all of these names nudge your son toward cool guy status. It’s hard to picture a man named Dash or Rhett as being anything but exceptionally rad, and that’s exactly the point.

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The rankings were created using the exact spellings of names given at birth registration, meaning similar names with different spellings were counted separately. In 2023 there were 4,661 Muhammads born across England and Wales, up from 4,177 in 2022, while Mohammed came in 28th with 1,601 and Mohammad came 68th with 835. The data shows that Muhammad was the most popular boys’ name in four out of nine regions in England and 63rd most popular in Wales. Meanwhile, Olivia was the most popular girls’ name in five out of nine regions in England and the most popular in Wales. It has been in the top three for girls’ names every year since 2006. One noticeable trend is the return to classic names with a modern twist.

Additionally, there’s a growing trend towards names inspired by nature and virtues. Names like River, Forest, and Justice are gaining traction, reflecting a desire for meaningful and inspirational names that stand out. Tasha is a mom to a rambunctious and bright boy named Vasya – and is currently pregnant with her second (another boy!).

Talk about your favorite boy names with other expectant parents and name lovers on our friendly forums. You can get advice and feedback on your top choices, gather new ideas and inspiration, or simply discuss all things boy names with our knowledgeable members from around the world. We live in an age where cool and unusual names are highly coveted. This adds to the diversity of names and means your child is unlikely to be one of three Noahs in his kindergarten class. But everyone’s popularity threshold is different when it comes to their own baby’s name.

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The name has been among the top 10 names for baby boys since 2016, but has now overtaken the previous favourite, Noah. Oliver was third in the 2023 rankings for England and Wales. Whatever you choose for your child, it’s always a good idea to make sure the names flow well together as a group, and that the initials don’t spell out something that might embarrass you or them in the future! It may sound like common sense, but making sure you run through these considerations with your favorite names will help you feel more confident in finding the perfect name for your little one. Although baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names.

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In fact, almost every top-10 name from 2023 is holding steady in 2024 – with some noteworthy exceptions. Ellie joins the top 10 girl names for the first time ever at No. 9, bumping Evelyn down to No. 11. And Asher is back in the top 10 boy names at No. 9 after a year away, while Luca is out at No. 12. Choosing a family name for your baby is still a common tradition, but there are multiple ways to go about it. In some families, the child (usually the firstborn) has the exact same name as the father, with the addition of a “Jr.” (meaning junior) suffix at the end.

If this extends beyond the original father and son, you typically use Roman numerals (II, III, IV, V, etc.) to depict this designation. Jenny Studenroth Gerson is an Atlanta-based lifestyle journalist and novelist (Let Me Let You Go, 2020). Her work can be seen in publications including HuffPost, Cosmo, and WSJ, among many others. When not meeting deadlines, she is chasing toddlers or chugging coffee—or both! Find her on Instagram @ourlifeinrosegold for mom hacks and more.

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