Experts Predict Which Baby Names Will Be Popular In 2026
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More parents are likely to choose these names next year, based on recent trends and Social Security Administration data.
In recent years, we’ve seen baby names like Marjorie, Truce and Dutton rise up the popularity charts. But which names can we expect to see more parents choosing in the future?
As the new year approaches, HuffPost asked baby name experts to share the names they believe will become even more popular in 2026. Read on for their predictions and reasoning behind the picks.
Sienna
“Sienna taps into the natural cottagecore vibes parents are loving right now, and it has that classic ‘a’ ending of all the most popular girl names ― Olivia, Emma, Sophia,” said Rebekah Wahlberg, a baby name trends specialist at BabyCenter.
She added that the name appeals to “that early-aughts nostalgia” many parents are feeling these days.
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