When we find out we’re going to have a baby, one of the first things many of us do is start thinking about names. Some of us (ahem, no names) are very excited about our plans Year Get ahead of the facts because we have so Lots of ideas. But a simple fact of life is that no matter how thoughtfully we approach this important task, there will come a time when the names we choose become obsolete.
For example, my name, Jamie, peaked in popularity among baby girls in the 1970s and 1980s, then gradually declined to its current popularity ranking of 782nd. So if you’ve heard of a person named “Jamie,” you may have thought of a woman in her 30s or 40s. Just like you imagine Linda or Karen in their 50s or 60s. But while names change, the vibe we want often doesn’t, and TikTok creator and baby name enthusiast Carly (@mamadottiemarie) has the most to say about how ’90s baby names sync with the energy of today’s popular baby names Great theory.
“These are what my ’90s baby/millennial mom brain thinks of when I hear these top baby girl names,” she begins. “These are the same feelings to me…”
It’s important to note that resonance is very subjective…
This is what she did right…
Mia = Amy
There is no doubt about it. Even most of the letters are the same. all If you creatively spell Amy as “Ami,” the letters are the same.
Amelia = Amanda
We love the approachable yet slightly gimmicky energy of Baby Girl.
Nora = Nicole
Yes, they are all N names, which goes a long way, but they are also difficult to pin down in a good way. Like, if I said “Imagine a girl named Amelia/Amanda” you might do it. But if I said “Imagine a girl Nora/Nicole” you would perhaps I thought of a few different people in my mind and said, “They are all kind of Nora/Nicole. They are difficult to stereotype. This is a good thing.
Harper = Lauren
These are popular girls’ names. I don’t mean popular girls or anything like that. mean girls Pop (or, if you’re an ’80s baby: Heathers Popular): I mean Harpers and Lawrence were popular because they just OK.
Charlotte = Sarah
Seriously, if you had a child named Charlotte right now, if she were born in 1992, she would 100% be Sarah. They all sound regal (Sarah even means “princess”), classic, and beautiful.
Ava = Ashley
Whether you named your baby Ava in the last decade or Ashley in the ’90s, you’re going for “elegant and chic.” Our concepts of elegance and style change over time, so Ava is Ashley’s natural successor.
So(ph)/(f)ia = Stephanie
I honestly don’t know what to say other than “yes.” Obviously. Please don’t ask me to elaborate further. I won’t do it.
Emma = Emily
Again: Ugh. We can’t explain this because we don’t have to.
That’s where she was wrong (IMHO)…
Evelyn = Elizabeth
No. Of course, similar energy, but Elizabeth (Currently ranked 14th on the Social Security Administration website) Still Elizabeth. So, you might ask, what’s the equivalent of ’90s Evelyn? It’s Hannah.
Penelope = Samantha
Again I get it, but Penelope is nowhere near as popular as Samantha. The modern version of Samantha is let go Eleanor.
Sutton = Brittany
Carly talks about the fact that these names vary in popularity, but it’s important to note how One is more popular than the other – last year, Sutton was awarded to just under 1,500 girls; in 1990, Bretagne sold nearly 37,000. I call it: Camilla = Brittany.
Scully = Jessica
Absolutely not. Jessica is the modern equivalent of Isabella: so beloved for so many years that it would define a generation. Scarlett – I say this as someone who really loves the name Scarlett – this is the name you choose when you want something unique but don’t realize how popular it is . If you find out, who cares: it still feels chic, romantic, and independent. Therefore, Scully = Alexis
This is what she missed…
Carly talks about a handful of the 20 most popular girls’ names in America, some of which I didn’t cover above, but there are a few we need to address, so allow me to fill in the gaps.
Luna = Madison
When my little cousin was first named Madison (fun fact: named after a drag queen), it was the most unique, creative, and beautiful name we had ever heard…and then the next In a decade, 900 million other girls were named Madison. I suspect Luna – another very beautiful name – would be the same.
Purple = Danielle
Understated luxury without being overbearing, both names carry an air of transcendent elegance and wisdom.
Hazel = Rachel
These simple names are heartwarming and not too plain, conveying a cool girl vibe without being too plain. try Be a cool girl.
Lily = Courtney
I think both Lilith and Courtneys are just a little bit specialwhether she was born in 2023 or 1993, we have a discerning queen.
Overall, I think this exercise proves that while times change, the vibe stays the same…
