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Baby names for 2027: TV shows and myths inspire trends
TV dramas and Greek myths boost baby name popularity for 2027.
In brief
TV dramas and Greek myths boost baby name popularity for 2027. Baby names for 2027 include TV characters and mythological names from Greek mythology. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
TV hockey romances inspire names
Romantic hockey dramas influence baby name searches with characters from Prime Video's Off Campus and Heated Rivalry.
“One of the biggest risers is Ilya, the name of a character in Heated Rivalry.”
Cowboy-inspired names rise
Western-themed names like Stetson, Walker, and Oakley gain popularity among parents seeking outdoorsy styles.
“Stetson has entered BabyCenter's top 100 boys' names for the first time.”
X names make bold statement
Names with X such as Jaxson, Knox, and Ximena climb BabyCenter rankings for their contemporary edge.
“For boys, Jaxson has returned to the top 100 for the first time since 2022.”
Gilmore Girls names return
Characters from Gilmore Girls inspire names like Rory, Lorelai, and Dean to climb BabyCenter rankings.
“For girls, Rory has risen 31 places to No. 243.”
Greek mythology names surge
Ancient Greek mythological names gain traction with BabyCenter data showing increased interest in Odyssey-inspired names.
“Odysseus has climbed 1,456 places to No. 3,279 in the boys' rankings.”
E names dominate girls' lists
E names like Eliana, Evelyn, and Evangeline rise in popularity among girls' name rankings.
“Eliana is one of the biggest success stories, climbing to No. 2.”
Taylor loses popularity
Taylor drops out of top 1,000 for boys and falls to No. 399 for girls in BabyCenter rankings.
“For girls, Taylor has dropped 24 places to No. 399.”
Top names remain stable
Noah stays No. 1 for boys and Olivia remains top girls' name in BabyCenter's 2026 data.
“Noah continues to hold the No. 1 spot for boys.”
2027 name trends summary
Baby name trends for 2027 include TV shows, mythology, and vintage names from BabyCenter data.
“The biggest takeaway is that baby name inspiration can come from almost anywhere.”
The bottom line
Baby names for 2027 include TV characters and mythological names from Greek mythology.
