For over 20 years, parents have registered their little ones’ names in BabyCenter, which then compiles common patterns into a monthly, mid-year, and annual report. 

In 2025, classic, vintage names with “spiritual roots” and “cottagecore” vibes like Olivia, Amelia, Noah, and Liam were all the rage. 

But according to BabyCenter’s 2026 mid-year report, things have taken a different turn. Rather than the literary, folks are inspired by ’90s nostalgia, K-pop mania, and, perhaps most surprisingly, the cosmos. 

Huntrix-themed names are golden

KPop Demon Hunters dominated the pop culture zeitgeist last year, so it makes sense that parents would be inspired not only by character names from the show, but by the actresses who played them. 

The names Rumi, Zoey, Jinu, and Celine........

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