Baby name trends come and go - what is popular this year won't be the same as common monikers in the next 10 years. But trends are interesting to follow, as it gives an indication of the most popular names are choosing that year.
And interestingly, baby name experts believe they already know which monikers are going to 'surge' in popularity over the next 10 years. Sophie Kihm, baby name expert and Editor-in-Chief of , has shared the that are going to "rise the fastest over the next 10 years". She explained, on the Nameberry account, that they have developed a formula that can give them the popularity charts of names in 2035.
Nameberry looked into the fastest rising names, which aren't going to be the top names, but they are currently ranked out side the top 1000, but are "predicted to break into the top 1000 by 2035.
Fastest-rising girl names between 2025 to 2035According to Nameberry, some familiar choices will still be ranking in the top 10, such as Charlotte and Oliver. But there will also be some "unexpected newcomers". Below you can see Nameberry's predicted top 10 girl and boy nammes for 2035.
Top girl names 2035Naming a child is ultimately a decision the parent or parents of that child needs to make. There are many things to take into consideration, such as values and meaning, family traditions, cultural significance, and whether the name should be traditional or unique.
Parents might also want to consider practical elements, such as pronunciation and spelling, initials and nicknames, and whether the child will appreciate the name when they grow older. There are many ways to go about finding inspiration, from using baby name books and websites, to pop culture, speaking to friends and family.
users have been sharing their insights on choosing the perfect name for a child. One user commented: "I feel it in my gut. One of my kids even came to me in a dream and told me her name before she was born. The same thing happened with one of my angel babies."
Another shared: "It literally means that it just feels right. When you look at the baby and imagine yourself calling them by that name and it just doesn't seem to fit then it's just not the right name for them. It's just a gut feeling sort of thing."
A third remarked: "We picked three for each child, didn't tell anyone, then decided after they were born and we saw their face to see which name fit them."