Baby Name Timeline: 2010s

The baby names below saw sudden changes in usage during the 2010s thanks to the influence of historical events. I’ve written explanatory blog posts about some of them — please click the links to learn more!

To check out history-influenced baby names from other decades, visit the baby name timeline main page.


2019

eliantte, music, baby name, 2010s,

2019 News: Ermias, Cynniah

2019 Movie characters: Alita, Sekani, Starr, Seven, Qira, Jardani, Zia, Elsa

2019 Movie: Akicita

2019 TV characters: Amenadiel, Floki, Finan, Escanor, Rhaella, Margaery, Axara, Maisel, Tokyo, Berlin, Yeimy, Broly, Yameli

2019 TV show: Dracarys

2019 TV personalities: Chevel, Kayslin, Zaxai, Maelyn, Myracle, Chandlar, Dayleen, Dennhi, Andoni, Karely, Yoel, Phor, Emani, Rhylee

2019 Social media influencers: Akyli, Mazelee, Norvina, Posie

2019 Video game characters: Alexios, Peach

2019 Actors: Malek, Rami, Yalitza, Marsai, Asante, Phoebe, Dacre

2019 Music: Eliantte

2019 Singers: Billie, Rosalia, Naija

2019 Rappers: Malaynah, Kodak

2019 Musical album: Erys

2019 Sports: Taysom, Harden, Kyler, Kelce

2019 Brand: Amiri

2019 Celebrity babies: Atley, Archie, Adeya, Birdie, Ciro, Crew, Hart, Hayes, Izhaan, Kaavia, Kulture, Kiari, Myles, Navy, Story, Embrii, Eryss, Chi, Yosohn


2018

wentz, football, baby name, 2010s,

2018 News: Doria, Meghan, Jahseh, Harvey, Imran, Bennington

2018 Movie characters: Braven, Araminta, Astrid, Dayveon, Ainhoa, Shuri, Nakia, Mera, Amilyn, Kyloren, Laureline, Cleo, Violet, Via, Lumiere, Asees, Domino

2018 Movies: Roma, Valerian, Sicario

2018 TV characters: Aegon, Rhaegar, Khal, Yara, Anifer, Ezran, Rio, Oslo, Denver, Jiren, Dutton, Amaya, Zari, Celeste

2018 TV personalities: Zhavia, Elanese, Sharaya, Kaoir, Karamo, Rhiyan, Kiyanne, Jaquae, Cyn, Lonzo, Melo, Lamelo, Stassia, Yarishna, Daer

2018 Social media influencers: Jentree, Maleni, Thaily

2018 Video game characters: Atreus, Aloy, Ikora, Bayek

2018 Actors: Chadwick, Letitia, Elsie, Rami, Greeicy

2018 Song: Havana

2018 Singers: Cardi, Dua, Koe, Keala, Solana

2018 Rappers: Swae, Nahmir

2018 Producer: Zaytoven

2018 DJ: Garrix

2018 Musical album: Syre

2018 Sports: Baker, Westbrook, Thielen, Carson, Wentz, Khabib, Luka, Kylian, Ederson

2018 Celebrity babies: Banks, Hayes, Billion, Kenzo, Miles, Rumi, Sircarter, Sir, Chicago, True, Stormi, Watson, Alaiya, Braeson

2018 Beauty queen: Keysi


2017

moana, movie, baby name, 2010s,

Here are the names for 2017.


2016

hamilton, musical, baby name, 2010s,

Here are the names for 2016.


2015

gotham, tv show, baby name, 2010s,

2015 News: Isis, Snowden, Jubilee, Antares, Denali, Tamir, Aylan

2015 Movie characters: Maleficent, Aurora, Drax, Jupiter, Zarina, Hazelgrace, Taya, Poe, Eilis, Annabelle, Mukunda, Beorn, Tris

2015 TV characters: Mateo, Hakeem, Lyon, Lucious, Lola, Oberyn, Baelfire, Bjorn, Ragnar, Rollo, Charleston, Marigold, Kanan

2015 TV show: Gotham

2015 TV personalities: Lenox, Ezgi, Gloricely, Jersen, Jonael, Nadyalee, Bindi, Jhonni

2015 Video game character: Tamriel

2015 Actors: Taraji, Trai, Aislinn, Omari, Flex

2015 Literary character: Atticus

2015 Song: Khaza

2015 Singers: Sia, Kehlani, Darkiel, Adley, Amitis, Jidenna, Jacquees, Jaziel, Daya, Adriel

2015 Sports: Rousey, Draymond, Jabari, Tobin, Meghan, Carli, Yoenis

2015 Products: Alexa, Cortana

2015 Celebrity babies: Charlotte, Penelope, Aitana, Meilani, Alaia, Hoorain, Riaan, Briar, Royalty

2015 Celebrity related: Amal, Zelda


2014

llewyn, movie, baby name, 2010s,

2014 News: Mandela, Madiba, Alisher, Iselle, Elon, Lwren

2014 Movie characters: Llewyn, Everdeen, Cressida, Zarina, Philomena, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Hazel, Augustus, Ansel, Tauriel, Ender, Kalel, Murphy, Noni

2014 Movies: Elysium, Ronin

2014 TV characters: Jorah, Tywin, Gannicus, Mellie, Michonne, Judith, Fitzwilliam, Lisanna, Mirajane, Deucalion, Aranza, Montserrat, Reddington, Freya, Killian

2014 TV show: Arkham

2014 TV personalities: Hannaley, Kaoir, Aleyda, Amzie, Atley, Kalenna, Cohutta, Milyn, Tessanne, Sunjai, Crystianna, Xairexis, Jeyshangelise, Aketzaly, Brittish, Yazaira, Geissie

2014 Video game characters: Haigen, Serana

2014 Actors: Shailene, Teller, Jai, Margot

2014 Singers: Lorde, Ariana, Zacardi

2014 Musical group: Rixton

2014 Sports: Sochi, Keylor, Cavani, Enner, Jadaveon, Bode, Giannis, Jameis, Kershaw, Arjen

2014 Advertisement: Yazleemar

2014 Celebrity babies: Dalary, Ace, Axl, Cricket, Eisele, Nori, Naiovy, Milan, Kaiser, Vale, Zhuri


2013

jenni, tv show, baby name, 2010s,

2013 News: Malala, Jonylah, Paul, Walker, Francis, Francisco, Ovadia

2013 Politics: Wendy

2013 Movie characters: Vanellope, Kitai, Cypher, Mavis, Merida, Lincoln, Aibileen, Gale, Gatsby, Theodora

2013 Movie: Prometheus

2013 TV characters: Oswin, Marnie, Sansa, Beric, Adalind, Luzma, Mayalen, Toby, Pihu, Liv, Johnse, Ragnar, Issei, Sybil

2013 TV show: Pemberley

2013 TV personalities: Jenni, Jaylah, Jenicka, Janney, Jayceon, Harlem, Cassadee, Falen, Gannon, Benzino, Sadie, Jase, Jep, Kiara, Stassi, Tahiry, Essined, Alesiram, Jaswiry, Kemily, Averey

2013 Social media influencer: Zoella

2013 Actors: Troian, Dove, Spruha, Paridhi

2013 Literary character: Anastasia

2013 Song: Diamond

2013 Singer: Robin

2013 Rappers: Kendrick, Azealia

2013 Sports: Kawhi, Jabraylin, Chael, Arianny, Yasiel

2013 Products: Siri, Rebelle

2013 Celebrity babies: Penelope, Lorenzo, George, Rainbow

2013 Celebrity related: Behati


2012

grimm, tv show, baby name, 2010s,

2012 News: Shenouda, Trayvon, Kateri, Jubilee, Jorelys

2012 Chinese zodiac: Dragon, Tatsuki, Long, Thienlong, Ryu, Ryuji, Ryuki, Ryujin

2012 Politics: Romney

2012 Movie characters: Katniss, Primrose, Finnick, Hawkeye, Merliah, Aayat, Arrietty, Marilyn, Eponine

2012 TV characters: Naksh, Korra, Daenerys, Theon, Nymeria, Renly, Cora, Aria, Jeevika

2012 TV show: Grimm

2012 TV personalities: Kimbella, Eivin, Zuly, Aubri, Aydenn, Major, Messiah, King, Domani, Rhydian, Draya, Malaysia, Yandy, Raelynn, Jordis, Daleyza, Kenia, Brettly, Setareh, Adley

2012 Video game characters: Karliah, Aela, Ahri, Fiora

2012 Actors: Noomi, Anabrenda, Brely, Cymphonique, Sutton

2012 Literary character: Grey

2012 Singers: Adele, Zayn, Kimbra

2012 Rappers: Wale, Iviona, Yasiin

2012 Sports: Taurasi, Cesc, Tyrann, Taysom, Mesut, Demaryius, Cadel

2012 Celebrity babies: Kez, Dominic, Viaan, Aaradhya, Sebella, Olive, Blue, Ivy, Sire


2011

taio, singer, 2010s, baby name,

2011 News: Pippa, Philippa, William, Kate, Libya, Cairo, Caylee, Burhanuddin, Steve, Jorley

2011 Movie characters: Cataleya, Quorra, Peregrin, Eames, Arthur, Django, Vidia, Liliuokalani, Kaiulani, Tamina, Ariadne

2011 TV characters: Arya, Khaleesi, Tyrion, Temperance, Charlie, Teddy, Alaric, Spencer, Aria, Edith, Naevia, Crixus, Ilithyia, Lumen, Evaluna, Ilitia, Kristel

2011 TV show: Jersey

2011 TV personalities: Gredmarie, Jocell, Adrialys, Yanilen, Denisha, Somaya, Ayelene, Shanik, Alaina, Magaby, Anslee, Aubrey, Aubree, Jenelle, Aliannah, Aleeah, Markai, Jace, Saryniti, Jionni, Track, Trig, Gia, Larsa

2011 Actors: Zendaya, Rooney

2011 Singer: Taio

2011 Rapper: Tyga

2011 Sports: Xavi, Lebron, Kyrie, Amare, Carmelo, Jimmer, Roczen, Maurkice, Javale

2011 Product: Kindle

2011 Celebrity babies: Locklyn, Aleph, Arabella, Hattie, Haven, Monroe, Flynn, Harper, Kase


2010

caprica, tv show, baby name, 2010s,

2010 News: Kyron, Goodluck, Neda

2010 Chinese zodiac: Tiger, Taiga, Kotaro

2010 Movie characters: Tiana, Dastan, Neytiri, Loxley, Raizo, Solara

2010 TV characters: Seeley, Sookie, Baze, Lux, Payson, Benhur, Kahlan, Winry, Dubraska, Raylan, Castle, Charlie, Quinn

2010 TV show: Caprica

2010 TV personalities: Tenley, Bentley, Maci, Farrah, Catelynn, Bethenny, Rossibell, Alasia, Breaker, Koli, Khloe, Arianny, Josenid, Simitrio, Tinsley

2010 Video game characters: Ezreal, Ezio

2010 Actors: Kellan, Malillany, Vadhir

2010 Literary character: Rue

2010 Singer: Chrisette

2010 Rapper: Dyland

2010 Sports: Iker, Brees, Neymar, Jeffren, Tamina, Robben, Maelle, Ozil, Rajon, Bode

2010 Celebrity babies: Kenzo, Naleigh, Mason, Sparrow, Hartley, Satyana

2010 Beauty queen: Yendi