The 100 most popular baby names of 2018 have been revealed, and although some classic names still remain popular, some quirky names are increasing in popularity. Sophia and Jackson remained in the same place as last year, coming in as the number one girls and boys baby name for the past nine and six years respectively. And while classic names still make up the top picks, names inspired by Fortnite, fruit, vegetables and the Kardashians have all risen in popularity this year.
The most popular baby names of 2018 compilation was put together by online pregnancy and parenting website Baby Center, which publishes the list annually.
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20 most popular boys names in 2018:
- Jackson
- Liam
- Noah
- Aiden
- Caden
- Grayson
- Lucas
- Mason
- Oliver
- Elijah
- Logan
- Carter
- Ethan
- Muhammad
- Jayden
- Michael
- James
- Sebastian
- Alexander
- Mateo
20 most popular girls names in 2018:
- Sophia
- Olivia
- Emma
- Ava
- Isabella
- Aria
- Riley
- Amelia
- Mia
- Layla
- Zoe
- Mila
- Charlotte
- Harper
- Lily
- Chloe
- Aaliyah
- Adalyn
- Evelyn
- Avery
The 10 quirkiest names that became more popular in 2018:
- Rainbow (up 26 percent)
- Ocean (up 31 percent)
- Bunny (up 30 percent)
- Kale (up 35 percent)
- Kiwi (up 40 percent)
- Clementine (up 15 percent)
- Sky (up 38 percent)
- Maple (up 32 percent)
- Sage (up 15 percent)
- Saint (up 42 percent)
2019 popular baby name predictions:
- Shoe brands: Fila, Puma, Chuck, Taylor and Van
- Royal Family: Eugenie and Jack
- Southern States: Austin, Dallas, Charlotte and Savannah
- Power couples baby’s names: Justin, Hailey, Chance and Kirsten
- Gender swapping: Lindsey, Kelsey, Tracy and Ashley
