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Top 10 baby name trends for 2023

Kara Wilson Editor & Infant Sleep Educator

As we come to the end of 2022, trend forecasters are looking ahead to baby name trends that are set to influence parent’s choices for next year.

If you’re looking for some name inspiration, you’ve come to the right place! Here we look at the top 10 baby name trends for 2023 from Nameberry with examples for each category.

Top 10 baby name trends for 2023

1. More is more

Move over Marie Kondo and minimalism. Maximalist names are confident and with inspiration from old myths, extravagance, history and drama (think ‘Bridgerton’). Examples include:

Valerian
Amadeus
Ambrosia
Cleopatra
Venus

2. Retro is back

Names that are so out, they’re back in again. Look out for ‘Stranger Things’ and 80s pop culture inspired names, including:

Blane
Ferris
Penny
Eddie
Sloane

3. Golden vibes

Your baby-to-be is the light of your life, so why not name them as such! It could be due to Harry Styles’ hit song ‘Golden’ or because parents want some sunshine, lavishness, and optimism in 2023. Whatever the reason, here are some shiny name examples:

Apollo
Lucien
Soleil
Aura
Sterling

4. Cowboy-cool

A few recent popular Sci-Fi Western movies have propelled some cowboy names into the charts. They’re reminiscent of a simpler time, they’re outdoorsy and rugged. We’ll see interest in names such as:

Boone
Foster
Wilder
Brando
Tex

5. Shorter, cross-cultural approach

These names are unique but recognisable, and unlikely to be shortened. For the parents who prefer a simpler name, there’s an interest in short punchy names ending in ‘i’ that are easy to pronounce anywhere in the world, including:

Kali
Mari
Rafi
Gigi
Remi

6. X factor

Names with X in them are steadily rising to the top of the charts. Examples include:

Bronx
Felix
Huxley
Onyx
Pax

7. Intentional and active

This is a current celebrity trend, but regular parents alike are intrigued with adjective names, which are becoming increasingly popular, such as:

Bright
Sincere
True
Valiant
Zealous

8. Vintage and sweet

The trend of giving grandpa names for girls is on the rise. They’re often retro nicknames that still manage to be a little edgy. Think names like:

Frankie
Georgie
Lou
Billie
Miller

9. Blue-green shades

A new trend in nature names, blues and greens of every hue are enjoying some popularity right now. They’re calming, peaceful choices. Some examples include:

Cyan
Forest
Sage
Bluebell
Azure

10. New endings

It’s predicted that parents will invent their own names by adding different endings to traditional choices. Endings such as -ett, -land, and -aire, with examples including: