What Were the Most Popular Names of the Decade?
Data is out for the most popular baby names of the decade (well, of 2010-2018, at least). What were the trends in the United States?
- Some of the biggest pop-culture names included Khaleesi, Daenarys, Hermione, Dexter, Arya, Leia, Elsa, and Adele.
- Celebrity baby names also had an influence on some parents. Names like Harper, Hazel, Flynn, Sunday, Violet, George, Louis, and North increased in popularity.
- Parents want unique names. Less than 10 percent of baby boys now have a top 10 name, and less than 8 percent of girls do.
- Unisex and gender-neutral names became more popular, like Cameron, Riley, Jordan, and Avery.
What were the most popular names of the decade in your country, ONTD?
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