Say Goodbye to These Baby Names: 2024’s Endangered List
Discover the baby names on the brink of extinction in 2024 – a trip down memory lane you won’t want to miss! 👶✨ #BabyNames #2024Trends
Winona, Minnesota – Every year, parents across the country excitedly choose names for their newborns. But while some names rise to stardom, others quietly fade into obscurity. We’ve sifted through the data to bring you the lowdown on the names that might soon be at risk of extinction. Get ready for a trip down memory lane as we uncover the names that were once popular but are now facing an uncertain future.
Girls’ Names from the ’80s and ’90s
Remember the days of boomboxes and scrunchies? Names like Amanda, Angela, Brooke, Diana, and Michelle were all the rage back then. However, in 2023, they took a tumble in popularity. These once-beloved names are now in danger of becoming rare gems.
Boys’ Names with “-aden” Endings
In the 2000s, names like Aidan, Raiden, and Jaiden were the go-to choices for boys. Fast forward to 2023, and their popularity has waned. Aidan dropped from 253rd place in 2022 to 346th in 2023, a significant decline.
Last Names Turned First Names
The trend of using surnames as first names has also seen a downturn. Names like Baylor, Bradley, Brady, Clayton, Hendrix, Preston, and Reid are losing their charm for boys. For girls, Oaklee, Mckenzie, Raegan, and Sawyer are following the same path.
Special Mention – Bradley’s Double Dip
Bradley deserves a special shout-out for making this list for the second year in a row. It fell 77 spots from 2021 to 2022, and then another 104 spots in 2023. That’s a name in rapid decline.
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Girls’ Names on the Verge of Extinction
The following girls’ names saw the steepest decline from 2022 to 2023: Brooke, Blake, Mckenzie, Brooklynn, Charli, Raegan, Mckenna, Finley, Amanda, Michelle, Adelynn, Ariah, Gracelyn, Cali, Diana, Sawyer, Alaya, Angela, Oaklee, and Norah. These names might soon become a rare find on birth certificates.
Boys’ Names at Risk of Fading Away
For boys, names like Julius, Jaiden, Johnny, Raiden, Reid, Brady, Nasir, Ronan, Bradley, Clayton, Hendrix, Princeton, Bo, Eden, Aidan, Orion, Preston, Maximus, Baylor, and Raphael are facing a decline in popularity. Will they make a comeback or become a thing of the past?
So, if you’re expecting and want to give your child a unique name, you might want to consider these names from the past that are on the brink of becoming extinct. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the ever-evolving world of baby names.
