Most Popular 2016 Baby Names

By Haylie PriceWednesday 3 Feb 2016ParentingReading Time: 1 minute

Move over Sophia and Jackson, a new report released by baby name website Nameberry has officially put these popular baby names in the ‘so 2015’ category.

The website has analysed the names of babies born in the last month to predict new naming trends emerging for 2016.

Planets, TV characters, and even Instagram filters, are said to be influencing parent’s choices when it comes to giving their newborn a name for life. Gender stereotypes in baby names are also out the door. However, it is also good to see some strong Biblical names like James, Elijah, Elias and Isaiah among the top 10 boys names.

Hottest Baby Names for Girls:

1. Astrid
2. Thea
3. Sadie
4. Riley
5. Elise
6. Avery
7. Rowan
8. Elsie
9. Finley
10. Jade

Hottest Baby Names for Boys:

1. James
2. Elijah
3. Jayden
4. Elliot
5. Logan
6. Charlie
7. Jude
8. Elias
9. Isaiah
10. Arlo