Taylor Swift-inspired baby names get huge bump in 2023
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Hold onto your rattles and stuffed animals, folks! The latest baby name trends for 2023 are straight out of Taylor Swift's songbook – and they're here to stay.
A new report from BabyCenter revealed the hottest baby name trends this year, including a few expected inspirations, like Barbie, Succession and Wednesday. The "Anti-Hero" singer is also one of the top trends of the year, as a handful of baby names inspired by her song lyrics have surged in 2023.
BabyCenter analyzed the top rising and falling names from data submitted by parents through Oct. 15, according to the report.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 08: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS.) Taylor Swift performs onstage during night two of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Fernando Leo
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With the record-breaking success of Swift's "Eras Tour," BabyCenter said there's been a boost in popularity for names inspired by Taylor Swift songs:
- Betty, from Folklore, is up 184 spots to No. 920
- Marjorie, from Evermore, is up 1,626 spots to No. 1,721
- Summer, like "Cruel Summer," is up 66 spots to No. 68
- Ivy, from Evermore, is up six spots to No. 28
Inglewood, CA - August 07: Fans enjoy Taylor Swift's performance during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Click here to read the full report from BabyCenter.