These Will Be the Most Popular Baby Names in 2028

Posted by Denette Wilford on November 9, 2018

Children might not be on your radar yet but that's OK. Nameberry has you covered if you're not ready but might be in 10 years' time. That's right, the website looked into their magical crystal ball (a.k.a. an algorithm based on Social Security data and wild projections) and revealed what they believe will be THE names for the babies of 2028. Let's just say that if you've kept track of popular names in recent years, then some of these aren't going to be that surprising. Turns out, parents in the future aren't all that original.

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    1. Charlotte

    Will and Kate's daughter shouldn't get all the credit as the name first surfaced on lists in 2014 — a year before she was born. By 2028, Princess Charlotte will be 13; she might fall from No. 1 after that.

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    1. Liam

    This one's never giving up the top spot, is it?
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    2. Amelia

    Can't go wrong with a name as trusty as Amelia.
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    2. Mateo

    A fascinating pick, one that will hopefully last.
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    3. Harper

    Relatively new to these name parts, Harper seems like it'll have longevity.

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    3. Maverick

    What the ... ?! If this is based on Tom Cruise's iconic character, this makes no sense — even with the Top Gun sequel set for a 2020 release.

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    4. Emma

    This one's never giving up a spot on the list, is it?
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    4. Noah

    Noah is timeless; it's going nowhere anytime soon.
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    5. Olivia

    See Emma.
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    5. Lincoln

    Lincoln is your attorney. Linc's your bud. Kinda perfect.
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    6. Evelyn

    This one's classic and classy.

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    6. Lucas

    Lucas is a regular on these lists so get used to seeing it.
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    7. Mia

    Mia's been missing for a while but she's back and ready to stick around.
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    7. Henry

    Henry, Hank, whichever way you cut it, it's a great, strong name.
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    8. Aria

    This newbie (thanks to the Pretty Little Liars character maybe?) is pretty but not sure if it will go the distance.
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    8. Theodore

    Whether he goes by Theo or Theodore, it's a reliable choice.
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    9. Ava

    Sweet and to the point. A winner, for sure.
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    9. Jaxon

    While Jackson is definitely more traditional, Jaxon is super-modern so, yeah, makes perfect sense.
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    10. Sofia

    Say buh-bye to Sophie, hello Sofia. Welcome back, girl.
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    10. Oliver

    It's one of those names that you might not necessarily think of but once you hear it, you absolutely love it.

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