These baby names that will lose popularity in 2023

Updated on December 31, 2022 at 5:02 PM

by Tory Watkins

Research found 20 girls’ and 20 boys’ names are set to go extinct in 2023, with a falling trend since 2020.

20 baby names that will practically go extinct in 2023

There are several factors to consider when preparing to welcome a new baby into the world. You should choose a name that is both unique and not overused. You want to pick a name that honours the traditions and character of your family but also one that people will remember for a long time. One thing is certain: parents are constantly looking for the best name for their children.

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Some parents name their children after celebrities, some after family members, and still others just because they enjoy the sound of a specific name. Although many elements go into naming a kid, a person's name is a crucial aspect of who they are and how others view them. It may also be an embarrassment for people who chose names that draw attention to them for all the wrong reasons.

Yes, there are some names that you can’t go wrong with – according to societal norms – but then there are names that people regret, or simply are out of style and even risking going extinct, with fewer newborns on the received end.

According to experts at Vitabiotics who analysed governmental data from 1996 to 2022, some baby names are simply getting ‘cancelled’ with each upcoming year, thus predicting their falling popularity in 2023. Their research found 20 girls’ and 20 boys’ names are set to go extinct in 2023, with a falling trend since 2020. Moreover, they found out that some of the names were once a staple of Generation X and Baby Boomers, but not anymore.