#baby-names

#baby-names

Miller's experience illustrates the confusion that can arise when twins have mismatched names, often leading others to assume a thematic connection that does not exist.

In 2024, Olivia was the most popular name for girls in Camden, Kensington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Kingston, and Wandsworth, while Amelia topped fourteen boroughs, double from the year before.

Muhammad remains the most popular boys' name for the second year, with 5,721 babies given the name in 2024. Mohammed and Mohammad also ranked with alternate spellings.

"Vintage baby names are names that were in style amongst past generations and then fell out of style at some point," Colleen Slagen explains.

In order for something to be considered a main character baby name, it needs to have charisma - to make your little one sound like they could easily front a band, run the board room, or star in the show.

Retro baby names evoke images of the '70s and '80s, offering a fresh alternative to both modern and overly vintage names.

Azriel, a name associated with the angel of death, saw over 800 baby boys named in 2024, showing the influence of romantasy on baby naming.

In New Jersey, parents have chosen names like Liam and Mia as top picks for babies, steering clear of traditional old-fashioned names.

Every year, the Social Security Administration releases a hulking list of the 1,000 most popular names given to new babies the previous year.

"It's one of the first pope names in a while that's very trendy, compared to John and Paul and Benedict and Francis," says baby naming consultant Colleen Slagen.

Aiden signifies strength and gumption; Ajani means "He who wins the struggle"; Asa translates to "healer"; Asher symbolizes happiness; Atlas stands for endurance; Caleb indicates whole-heartedness; Conrad, "brave counselor".