Future parents of 2018? You’ve come to the right place.
It’s that time of year again. Babygaga has put together a list of their predictions for the most popular baby names for 2018 – and we’re going to trust them on it, since we have literally no other way of knowing until people start naming their babies next year.
In a shocking twist (okay, look, they’re just names of babies, but go with me here), 2017 frontrunners Olivia and Harry have been booted from the top spot, replaced by the classic “Emma” for a girl and the, er, not-so-classic “Finn” for a boy.
Royal favourites Charlotte and Victoria still make the cut, but less traditional names like Atticus, Rylie, Kai and Harper seem to be dominating this year.
So whether you’re desperate to avoid your baby ending up with the same name as six of her kindergarten classmates (I’m looking at you, Violets), or you’re just really desperate for ideas, this is the list for you.
(Also, since we’re here, can I just make a quick pitch for Zoe? Great name. Never let me down. At least consider it?)
Most popular girls’ names for 2018
1. Emma
2. Charlotte
3. Sadie
4. Violet
5. Kennedy
6. Savannah
7. Penelope
8. Victoria
9. Ellie
10. Hazel
11. Natalie
12. Luna
13. Rylie
14. Aurora
15. Scarlett
16. Nora
17. Zoe
18. Amelia
19. Harper
20. Stella
Listen: Rebecca Judd’s husband, Chris, shares HIS side of the his kids’ births. Post continues after audio.
Most popular boys’ names for 2018
1. Finn
2. Jack
3. Atticus
4. Oliver
5. Theodore
6. Reuban
7. Dylan
8. Corin
9. Adam
10. Alexander
11. Daniel
12. Christopher
13. Brandon
14. Logan
15. Joseph
16. Hunter
17. Lucas
18. Kai
19. Jasper
20. Isaac