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HelpRe: What do you think baby name trends will be like during the 2030s/2040s?
in reply to a message by Grazz
I think it will be a mixed bag. 2030 is just 8 years from now, so even I would still be of child bearing age, and I'm not currently a teenager. Additionally, I suspect that quite a few current teens will never have children and that many of those who do will have more traditional values compared with those who choose childlessness. With that in mind, I expect to see a blend of styles with a slight bias toward tradition and the most popular names used at a lower frequency/ percentage than they are now.
Here is what I see being popular:
Myth with a traditional feel - Names that are tied to mythology but also may be honoring to a family member will probably rise especially Arthur and possibly Elaine. Later on, maybe around 2040, Bridget will start coming back too.
Grandma/Grandpa names - I expect to see a resurgence in names like Helen, Sylvia, Betty, and Jean along with their male counter parts. I wouldn't be surprised if Theodore becomes the #1 or #2 baby name by then since it is already popular and I know so many Grandpa's and great-uncles with that name.
Unusual religious name and counter-religious names - I expect we will see Old Testament type names continue to rise in popularity with names like Moses and Ira reaching the 200s. By a simultaneous rise in counter-religious names, I mean that names that flip a finger at religious tradition by honoring the villains will become more popular. The rising popularity of Delilah and Lilith makes me think that names like Lucifer, Damon/Daemon and Iblis will also become more common although probably not in the top 100.
Surnames and place names - We already see a lot of these names, and I expect we will continue to do so. Surnames are often honoring, and they are generally perceived as unisex.
Nature names - Again, we are already seeing a rise in nature names like Luna and Ivy and Everest, and this trend will probably continue with parents making increasingly obscure references to their favorite mountains and plants.
Here is what I see being popular:
Myth with a traditional feel - Names that are tied to mythology but also may be honoring to a family member will probably rise especially Arthur and possibly Elaine. Later on, maybe around 2040, Bridget will start coming back too.
Grandma/Grandpa names - I expect to see a resurgence in names like Helen, Sylvia, Betty, and Jean along with their male counter parts. I wouldn't be surprised if Theodore becomes the #1 or #2 baby name by then since it is already popular and I know so many Grandpa's and great-uncles with that name.
Unusual religious name and counter-religious names - I expect we will see Old Testament type names continue to rise in popularity with names like Moses and Ira reaching the 200s. By a simultaneous rise in counter-religious names, I mean that names that flip a finger at religious tradition by honoring the villains will become more popular. The rising popularity of Delilah and Lilith makes me think that names like Lucifer, Damon/Daemon and Iblis will also become more common although probably not in the top 100.
Surnames and place names - We already see a lot of these names, and I expect we will continue to do so. Surnames are often honoring, and they are generally perceived as unisex.
Nature names - Again, we are already seeing a rise in nature names like Luna and Ivy and Everest, and this trend will probably continue with parents making increasingly obscure references to their favorite mountains and plants.
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