BabyCenter predicts 2027 baby-name trends

BabyCenter’s 2026 app data points to longer names and strong letter preferences: Eliana climbed to No. 2 among girls, Olivia remained No. 1, and the top five boys’ names stayed unchanged. Its 2027 trend predictions suggest pop culture is inspiring new interest in names tied to hockey dramas, Western shows, Greek mythology and Gilmore Girls, with Ilya and Stetson among the notable risers. A separate Nameberry forecast highlights “moon” names, including Ailany, whose recent rise has coincided with growing popularity for names ending in -lani or -lany. These reports draw on different data and methods, but both suggest parents are balancing familiar favorites with distinctive, culturally inspired choices.