The most popular names for babies in 2024, according to research by BabyCenter, include Noah, Liam, Oliver for boys and Olivia, Amelia, and Emma for girls. Names starting with “E” for boys and names ending with “-lee” or “-lyn” for girls are becoming popular trends. New additions to the top 1,000 boys’ names include Emrys, Emir, Enrique, Edgar, and Eliel, while Easton and Everett re-entered the top 100 list. Popular girl names in 2024 include Evelyn, Brooklyn, and Madelyn, along with rising stars like Adalee, Avalynn, Lakelyn, Rosalee, and Maelynn. The top 10 names for boys and girls in 2024 saw some changes from the previous year, with names inspired by pop culture, sports, movies, and events like the Paris Olympics and total solar eclipse gaining popularity. Names that declined in popularity in 2024 include Drake, Justin, Stanley, Sarah, Kayden, Dominic, Aaron, Eva, and Jasmine. BabyCenter’s research is based on data from over 500,000 babies born in 2024 to parents registered on their site and app, providing real-time insights into baby name trends. BabyCenter offers a unique perspective on popular baby names, sharing their findings months before official government data is released.
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Olivia, Amelia, Noah, and other popular baby names
