Could the 2024 presidential election affect baby name trends? Here's what to know.

Pop culture and society often determine what baby names rise in popularity — but do politics affect name trends? History shows that some presidential first names peak in popularity when the man attached to the name enters the Oval Office. Their family members' names might also spike in popularity on baby name lists. And this year with a female candidate in the mix, a woman's name has the possibility to rise.

Will the popularity of baby names like Joe, Nikki or Donald be affected in 2024 — a presidential election year? Here's what history has shown.