It seems like 2018 just started, but the months march on.
The year has seen a lot of changes, especially when it comes to baby names.
Brandon’s decades-long reign is coming to a close, however.
The only boys bearing this name from 2019 on will probably be named for their fathers or grandfathers.
Parents who are looking for a more up-to-date moniker aren’t going to care about the name Brandon.
While far more popular as a feminine name,Londonis also sometimes given to little boys.
At its peak, London hita respectable high of 85on the list of top baby girl names in 2013.
But then, maybe that’s a good thing.
Tristan’s modern revival is relatively recent.
It only started climbing onto the American baby name chartsin the 1970s.
Maybe the descent of the nameKhloeis proof that the Kardashian family is losing their grip on American culture.
Khloe sawa huge jump in popularityin 2007, the same year thatKeeping Up with the Kardashiansfirst hit the air.
In 1989, Mariah wasranked at a bleak 562.
The name wasn’t stopping there, though.
In 1991, the name broke into the top 100 names for girls.
As much as we love Carey, we’re going to have to declare her name dead.
Zachary
Zachary is a name that feels a lot more modern than it actually is.
Thanks to its ancient origins, Zachary and its many variations have seen a lot of use throughout history.
The nameAlexiswas one of the most popular names for girlsin the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Fortunately, things are still looking good forEmily, the name of her character inThe Handmaid’s Tale.
Babies born in 2019 will be 29 years removed from the iconic film.
Faith
Putting your faith in a baby name to remain timeless is risky.
Fate is fickle, after all, and baby names are subjected to the whims of fashion.
Not evenFaithitself is safe when it comes to the 2019 baby name purge.
