Names, just like clothing styles, can goin and out of fashion.
Whether new or old, 2017 was their time to shine.
Here were the most popular baby names of 2017.
Did your favorite name make the cut?
Then again, with a name so lovely, who cares?
Olivia
Here’s a fun bit of trivia for all you literary nerds out there.
Noah
The name Noah isan ancient one,dating back to Biblical times.
While it’s slightly less popular in 2017, Noah is a name with lasting power.
It is derived from the Hebrew name Noach which means “rest” or “comfort.”
How could a name like thatnotfloat your boat?
If you’re looking for a timeless name that evokes beauty and grace, this is it.
This tried-and-true moniker hasroyal rootsand was the given name of many medieval queens.
Could this be the name of your own little princess?
If this trend continues, little boys named Mason will soon be everywhere as well.
The name dropped in popularity for quite some time but has been slowly making a comeback since the 1980s.
It broke into the top ten in 2006 where it has since remained.
Olivertakes the fifth spoton the boys list, up from number six last year.
It’s also climbing the charts through much of Europe.
Originally a last name translating to “little hollow,” Logan emerged as a first name for boys.
Since then, the name has quickly become gender neutral and is slowly starting to gain popularityamong baby girls.
The rising popularity of the name coincides with the 2017 release of thebox office smash hit,Logan.
Coming from the Hebrew name Eitan, the name means “solid” or “firm.”
Charlotte
This pretty French name comes inat number eight.
The feminine form of the name Charles, Charlotte has been popularsince the 17th century.
The name has a long and powerful legacy and was borne by generations of European nobles.
Most recently the name was given to Prince William’s second child,Princess Charlotte.
It was also the name ofJane Eyreauthor Charlotte Bronte.
Charlotte lends itself well to a number of nicknames, such as Charlie and Lottie.
Ella name jumped up to the number ten spot after being ranked sixteenth last year.
James
Thetenth most popular namefor baby boys is a classic.
There’s no way you’re free to really go wrong with James.
This is clearly a name with a lot of staying power!
There are many other gorgeous names that could take over the top ten by year’s end.
Whether or not these names stay at the top, they definitely deserve this time in the spotlight.
