Which name will you choose for your child?
Popular baby names 2023
Curious which boys' and girls' names have been in the top 10 in recent years? You will find all popular names from 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 here. Useful for inspiration or to see if the name of your daughter, son or grandchild is among them.
Short and unusual baby names
Before we get to the lists, first a few fun facts about baby names:
- Olivia and Noah were the most popular names in 2023?
- That Noah is the most popular boy's name in both the Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Germany?
- Did you know that Martain, Monkey, Chow Tow, Rogue and Akuma are forbidden to call you baby?
- Because of the fantasy program "Game of Thrones" had an impact on baby names like Arya and Khaleesi?
- A parent fell asleep with their face on the keyboard and the name OBRFXXCCXXMNPCCCCLLLMNPRXVCLMNCKSSQLBB11116 came out? This name is not approved.
- That people form opinions based on their name? Some names give the impression that you are smarter, prettier or older.
- In the past, more people were given the same name than today? A name could even be chosen three thousand times. Today, popular names are often given around eight hundred to a thousand times.
Girls names
As a mother, you are probably looking for the perfect name for your child. You may already have a list of favorites, but it can also be nice to know which baby names are popular in English. Below you will find popular girl names from 2023 and previous years. Short girls' names in particular are popular.
2019: Sophia, Olivia, Emma, Ava, Aria, Isabella, Amelia, Mia, Riley, Aaliyah
2020: Sophia, Olivia, Riley, Emma, Ava, Isabella, Aria, Aaliyah, Amelia, Mia
2021: Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Ava, Sophia, Charlotte, Isabella, Mia, Luna, Harper
2022: Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Ava, Sophia, Isabella, Luna, Mia, Charlotte, Evelyn
2023: Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Sophia, Charlotte, Ava, Isabella, Mia, Luna, Evelyn
Boys names
Are you looking for nice boy names? Below you will find the most popular boy names from 2023 and previous years.
2019: Liam, Jackson, Noah, Aiden, Grayson, Caden, Lucas, Elijah, Oliver, Muhammad
2020: Liam, Noah, Jackson, Aiden, Elijah, Grayson, Lucas, Oliver, Caden, Mateo
2021: Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah, Lucas, Levi, Mason, Asher, James, Ethan
2022: Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah, Mateo, Lucas, Levi, Asher, James, Leo
2023: Noah, Liam, Oliver, Elijah, Mateo, Lucas, Levi, Leo, Ezra, Luca
Gender neutral names
Here are ten gender-neutral baby names that are popular:
(with some explanation)
- Noah: After 224 years Noah is still a popular baby name for boys and girls.
- Billie/Billy: Billie is known as a girls name and Billy is a more a boys name.
- Alex: Alex is a gender-neutral name which means defender of the humankind.
- Charlie: A playful name that is suitable for both boys and girls.
- Erin: Erin is used both sexes.
- Jamie: A name that has long been considered unisex and is suitable for both boys and girls.
- Max: The name is origin from Germany, but is becomes more and more popular as a gender neutral name.
- Quinn: A name that is common in Ireland and is suitable for both boys and girls.
- Sam: A short, sweet name that can be used for both boys and girls.
- Taylor: Taylor is a popular gender neutral name in English-speaking countries.
Personalized jewellery
Becoming parents is a special moment. Do you want to immortalize this moment? Then choose a personalized piece of jewellery. MAMALOVES has an extensive collection that you can completely customize to your taste. Consider, for example, jewellery with a birth flower, your child's name, initials, fingerprints, birthstone or date of birth. You can fully customize your bracelet or necklace with different charms.
In short, there are numerous options for incorporating your child's name into a piece of jewellery. Whether you choose a classic name necklace or a personalized charm bracelet, a piece of jewellery with your name or initials is a beautiful and personal way to celebrate your motherhood. And who knows, maybe this list of popular baby names will inspire you to create your own unique piece of jewellery.
