America’s Most Popular Baby Names For Summer 2024: Dylan, Lily, Parker, Aurora and Isla Top the List
- ‘Dylan’, the ‘son of the sea’ is America’s most popular summer baby name, with a total 7,505 babies born, and 451 of them female.
- ‘Lily’ is the second most popular baby name, with a total 6,146 girls born in 2023.
- ‘Parker’ is the third most popular name this summer.
A new data study reveals the top baby names related to summer, based on trending names data.
Taking the top 73 names related to summer, the experts at Hennessey Digital have analyzed the most recent Social Security Administration (SSA) data to reveal the most popular names for newborns this year.
The data reveals the number of girls and number of boys with each name and their meanings.
Story credit to https://hennessey.com/
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Name |
Total names |
Number of female names |
Number of male names |
Relation to summer |
|
1 |
Dylan |
7,505 |
451 |
7,054 |
Means “son of the sea” |
|
2 |
Lily |
6,146 |
6,146 |
0 |
Lilies often bloom in summer |
|
3 |
Parker |
6,085 |
2,293 |
3,792 |
Outdoor parks are popular in summer |
|
4 |
Aurora |
6,059 |
6,054 |
5 |
Refers to the dawn, early summer mornings |
|
5 |
Isla |
5,363 |
5,357 |
6 |
Means island, a popular summer destination |
|
6 |
Eliana |
5,334 |
5,329 |
5 |
Means “sun” in Hebrew |
|
7 |
Kai |
5,226 |
280 |
4,946 |
Means “sea” in Hawaiian |
|
8 |
River |
4,661 |
1,577 |
3,084 |
Rivers are popular for summer activities |
|
9 |
Ryder |
3,018 |
196 |
2,822 |
Riding bikes and other outdoor activities |
|
10 |
Iris |
2,938 |
2,921 |
17 |
Irises bloom in summer |
|
11 |
Lucia |
2,432 |
2,432 |
0 |
Means “light” |
|
12 |
Daisy |
2,412 |
2,412 |
0 |
Daisies bloom in summer |
|
13 |
Rose |
2,244 |
2,237 |
7 |
Roses are often in full bloom in summer |
|
14 |
Summer |
1,960 |
1,960 |
0 |
Direct reference to the season |
|
15 |
Olive |
1,646 |
1,640 |
6 |
Olive trees bear fruit in summer |
|
16 |
Jasmine |
1,585 |
1,585 |
0 |
Jasmine flowers bloom in summer |
|
17 |
Phoebe |
1,580 |
1,580 |
0 |
Means “bright, shining” |
|
18 |
Dahlia |
1,219 |
1,219 |
0 |
Dahlias bloom in summer |
|
19 |
Cyrus |
1,126 |
9 |
1,117 |
Means “sun” |
|
20 |
Poppy |
1,077 |
1,072 |
5 |
Poppies bloom in summer |
Dylan is America’s most popular baby name, with a total 7,505 babies called Dylan born in 2023. 451 Dylans are girls and 7,054 are boys. Dylan is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin, and means “son of the sea”, or “born from the ocean”.
Lily is the second most popular name, with a total 6,146 babies called Lily. The name Lily often links to bloom in summer, or being “pure”, due to links to the lily flower. It has a Latin origin, and historically has been symbolic of innocence.
The third most popular baby’s name is Parker, an English language unisex name, meaning “park keeper”. While Parker was more common in the 19th century, it has now made a comeback, with 6,085 babies born in summer 2023, of which 2,293 are male and 3,792 are female.
Aurora is the fourth most popular baby name for the summer, a name which refers to the dawn and early summer mornings. 6,054 baby girls were named Aurora in 2023, and five boys.
Ranking fifth is Isla, meaning “Island”, a popular summer destination. 5,357 baby girls were named Isla last year, and six boys.
Rounding out the top ten are Eliana, Kai, River, Ryder, and Iris.
Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital commented on the study findings:
“Summer brings many happy things to mind, including vacations, memories, and relaxation. Many parents often wish to associate their child with positivity, warmth and sunshine.
“Parents are also beginning to seek more unique names for their children, avoiding ones that are most commonly used.
“Personal journeys may also be an influence behind choosing a name, often influenced by cultural heritage, family traditions, or individual aspirations for the child’s future.
“Unisex names are becoming a trend, as society is increasingly embracing gender fluidity and breaking away from traditional gender roles.
“Dylan, being the most popular, is a name associated with positive traits such as charisma, creativity and intelligence, and there are several well-known people such as Dylan Bruce and Bob Dylan who carry the name.”
Story credit to https://hennessey.com/
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73 names related to summer were compiled
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The 1,000 most popular baby names in 2023 were sourced from the SSA.
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Researchers identified the top baby names in the US that appeared on the list of summer baby names
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Summer baby names were ranked from the most to least popular names for newborns.
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The data reveals the number of girls and boys with each name and their meanings.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
