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Baby Naming Trends: A Cultural Shift

PeopleWin reports a shift in baby-naming trends, with parents favoring bold, unique names influenced by pop culture, individuality, and generational values.

Traditional names like Mary, John, and William are declining in popularity, while distinctive choices like Truce, Azaiah, and Halo are becoming more popular.

Analysts link this rise to cultural forces such as TikTok trends, streaming platforms, and baby-naming consultants that push niche names into the mainstream.

Experts point to a deeper shift: Parents today place greater value on uniqueness, seeing names as a way to give their children singular identities.

This drive for individuality reflects a broader cultural move toward self-expression.

Author's summary: Baby names are getting bolder and unique.

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