We’ve come to that time of year again – when lists are released en masse. Today we’ve learned the Top 100 baby names of 2017, as collated by BabyCenter, one of the top global parenting networks.
Sophia reigns as the top girls’ name for the eighth year running. The team at BabyCenter have even predicted that Sophia will be the girls’ name of the decade – “It has a lot going for it: It’s feminine, lyrical, popular in many languages, and available in multiple spellings,” says Linda Murray, BabyCenter Global Editor in Chief.
Jackson leads the boys for the fifth year in a row. “It’s strong, masculine, and modern,” Linda said.
BabyCenter’s Top 100 Baby Names list is based on the names of more than 500,000 babies born in 2017 to registered parents. It may be more Americanised that our registers here in Ireland, but the list could serve as a source of inspiration for parents to be.
The Top 10 Girls’ names are:
1. Sophia
2. Olivia
3. Emma
4. Ava
5. Isabella
6. Mia
7. Aria
8. Riley
9. Zoe
10. Amelia
The Top 10 Boys’ names are:
1. Jackson
2. Liam
3. Noah
4. Aiden
5. Lucas
6. Caden
7. Grayson
8. Mason
9. Elijah
10. Logan
The Top 100 list has uncovered some more unique new additions to the world’s top baby names. It was noted that rap artists, climate terms and colours are climbing the charts.
Beyonce’s influence may explain the rise of Blue – up 14 percent for boys and 9 percent for girls.
The Disney effect brings Moana up 64%, along with Belle, Tiana, Ariel, Nala and Jasmine all among popular choices.
Earthly names are on the rise, the site found. River, Forest, Willow, Storm and Sky, etc are said to be reflecting parents’ interest in the climate.
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