20 baby names set to make a comeback after 100 years - including royals & historic figures
20 BABY names are set to make a comeback, including some royal ones, due to a 100-year rule.
Meghan Markle baby named as Archie Harrison
Baby names can surge in popularity as a result of world events. For example, in 1926, when Queen Elizabeth II was born, the name Elizabeth rocketed in popularity with a 16 percent increase. Findmypast revealed which names are due for a revival, including royal ones.
Baby names reportedly become popular in 100 year cycles. This means that well-loved names in 1922 may soon be making a comeback.
Five royal names are predicted to be on the rise.
These are Mary, Margaret, Albert, Edward and Archie.
For some names, the resurgence of popularity has already begun, with several making the comeback list as well as a popular name in 2021.
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10 baby girl names set to make a comeback
Joan
Mary
Margaret
Dorothy
Gladys
Irene
Iris
Elsie
Ada
Mabel
10 baby boy names set to make a comeback
Ronald
Arthur
Robert
Albert
Freddie
Edward
Archie
Ernest
Isaac
Harris
10 most popular girl names in 2022
Olivia
Amelia
Isla
Ava
Mia
Ivy
Lily
Isabella
Rosie
Sophia
10 most popular boy names in 2022
Oliver
George
Arthur
Noah
Muhammad
Leo
Oscar
Harry
Archie
Jack
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's two children, Archie and Lilibet, have clearly been popular among new parents.
Speaking about the findings, Mary McKee, Head of Content Publishing Operations at Findmypast, stated: “History always has a tendency to repeat itself and baby names are no exception.
"All roads point to Joan as parents are increasingly looking to name their baby girls after strong female historical figures, and who better to take inspiration from than Joan of Arc."
As for boys, Mary observed that names tend to come back but as their nickname equivalent, with Frederick becoming Freddie, or Archibald becoming Archie.
She concluded with a prediction that we may be seeing more little baby Ronnie's around with Ronald seeing a popularity revival.