2015 Baby Name Trends: Instagram Filters Are the New Thing

Hey there, fellow parents! So, BabyCenter just dropped their annual list of the most popular baby names, and honestly, it feels a bit underwhelming. For the third consecutive year, the top names haven’t really shifted. Sophia and Jackson are still holding strong, right? But what’s more fascinating are the emerging trends in baby naming. Believe it or not, Instagram filters have made their way into name choices! Yes, those cool filters you use to give your photos an artsy vibe are influencing what parents are naming their kids.

Names like Lux, Juno, Reyes, Ludwig, Amaro, Valencia, and Willow are popping up more and more. It’s pretty wild! Where do these names come from? Historical figures? Musicians? Majestic flora? Nope! The source is much closer than you think. According to BabyCenter, the name Lux has surged by 75% on the boys’ list and has also gained popularity for girls. (And while Lux isn’t technically a filter, it’s all about making your photos shine!)

Another trendy filter name, Ludwig, shot up by 42% for boys. Other names like Amaro (up 26%), Reyes (up 10%), Hudson (up 4%), and Kelvin (up 3%) are also gaining traction. For the ladies, Juno climbed 30% in popularity — the Juno filter really does wonders for outdoor snaps! Valencia, which gives a warm glow to pictures, increased by 26%, and Willow saw a 13% rise.

It’s kind of funny, isn’t it? You’re exhausted and pregnant, and instead of stressing over a unique name, you just glance at your phone and think, “Hey, Amaro sounds nice!” Plus, I can relate! I named my first child after a suggestion from a rather tipsy customer at the bar where I worked. “Lucien is a gorgeous name,” he declared after his double whiskey. Why not?

These names are actually pretty cool, and Instagram didn’t create them; they’ve just brought them back into the spotlight.

TV-Inspired Names on the Rise

Another amusing trend? Names inspired by TV characters! The show “Empire” is leading the charge. Names like Dre (up 77%), Lyon (up 61%), and Hakeem (up 55%) are rapidly climbing the charts. For the first time in three years, the name Luscious also made it onto the list. See? All the TV binging and scrolling through our phones has its perks — we’re shaping the next generation with our name choices!

Top 10 Baby Names of 2015

And just for curiosity’s sake, here’s the top 10 list of baby names from over 340,000 babies born in 2015 on BabyCenter. If they seem familiar, it’s because they’ve been pretty much the same for a while now!

Girls

Sophia
Emma
Olivia
Ava
Mia
Isabella
Zoe
Lily
Emily
Madison

Boys

Jackson
Aiden
Liam
Lucas
Noah
Mason
Ethan
Caden
Logan
Jacob

By the way, Mia has surpassed Isabella for the fifth spot, and Madison has taken over from Madelyn at number ten. The boys’ list only saw Logan and Jacob switch places. If these trends continue, next year’s names might look wildly different!

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Summary

In 2015, BabyCenter revealed that baby names are now being influenced by Instagram filters, leading to unique choices like Lux, Juno, and Amaro. Additionally, names from popular TV shows like “Empire” are also on the rise. While classic names like Sophia and Jackson remain at the top, new trends may lead to exciting changes in the coming years.