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Global baby naming trend shifts

Overview

Global baby naming trends are being shaped by vintage resurgence, social media, and popular literature.

In France, retro names like Nestor are seeing a rise in popularity, potentially increasing by 15% to 25% by 2026 due to a sociological “century rule” where names become fashionable again after a hundred years. In the United States, social media platforms like TikTok are influencing decision-making, as seen when parents used a random draw to select the name Dorothea.

More recently, the “romantasy” book genre—a blend of romance and fantasy—has emerged as a significant driver. Authors such as Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros have inspired parents to choose ethereal and poetic names. Experts at Nameberry have noted a rise in interest in names like Cassian and Azriel, using predictive models to track the popularity of these literary-inspired names through 2040.

Entities

Prime Video · INSEE · Stuart Robertson · Nameberry · Hergé

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Romantasy book genre drives new baby naming trends

    The rising popularity of the romantasy book genre is driving a trend in baby naming, with parents increasingly choosing ethereal names inspired by fantasy characters.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Baby naming trends see rise in retro names and social media influence

    From the rising popularity of the retro name Nestor in France to parents in the US using TikTok-style draws to choose names, new trends are shaping how families select baby names.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · cinemablend.com · huffingtonpost.co.uk · melty.fr · parents.fr