2014 in Names

Maleficent spiked +1730% in May 2014 following Disney's theatrical release of 'Maleficent,' starring Angelina Jolie as the reimagined villain from Sleeping Beauty.

Annabelle surged in 2014 following the release of the horror film 'Annabelle,' a prequel to The Conjuring that became a major box office success.

Annie surged +100% in December 2014 following Sony's release of a modern live-action remake of the classic musical, reigniting interest in the timeless character name.

Chrisley spiked in 2014 following the premiere of USA Network's reality TV series 'Chrisley Knows Best,' which introduced the Chrisley family to mainstream audiences.

Cosmos surged 367% in March 2014 when Neil deGrasse Tyson's reboot of Carl Sagan's iconic documentary series premiered on Fox, capturing the public's fascination with space and science.

Search interest in 'Malaysia' spiked dramatically in March 2014 following the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, one of the most widely covered aviation mysteries in modern history.

The name Brazil spiked 214% in June 2014 when the FIFA World Cup was hosted in Brazil, making the country name a prominent topic in global media and searches.

Cristiano spiked 140% in June 2014 during the FIFA World Cup, driven by global interest in superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his tournament performance.

Exodus surged in December 2014 following the major theatrical release of 'Exodus: Gods and Kings,' Ridley Scott's epic biblical drama that dominated pre-release marketing and cultural conversation.

Gotham surged in 2014 when Fox's crime drama series 'Gotham' premiered on September 22, bringing the iconic Batman universe city name into mainstream conversation and inspiring parents to consider it as a baby name.

Iggy surged in 2014 as rapper Iggy Azalea dominated charts with her hit single 'Fancy,' bringing the distinctive name into mainstream consciousness.

Korra surged in search interest in August 2014 following the July premiere of The Legend of Korra: Book Two - Spirits on Nickelodeon, as fans engaged with the show's titular protagonist.

LeBron James surged in search interest in summer 2014 following his highly publicized free agency decision to leave the Miami Heat and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, creating one of the biggest sports news stories of the year.

Lucy surged +86% in search interest in July 2014 following the release of the sci-fi action film 'Lucy' starring Scarlett Johansson, which brought renewed attention to the classic name.

The name Aaliyah surged 191% in November 2014 following the premiere of Lifetime's biographical film 'Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B,' which renewed interest in the late R&B icon's legacy.

Ariana spiked in June 2014 as pop star Ariana Grande's hit single 'The Problem' dominated summer charts, bringing renewed attention to the name.

Bates surged in March 2014 as A&E's psychological thriller prequel series Bates Motel released new episodes centered on the iconic Norman Bates character.

Searches for 'Fallon' surged 192% in February 2014 following Jimmy Fallon's high-profile premiere as host of The Tonight Show, one of television's most prestigious late-night programs.

Ferguson spiked in August 2014 following the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, which sparked national protests and widespread media coverage of the city.

Hercules spiked 128% in early 2014 following the theatrical release of 'The Legend of Hercules,' a fantasy action film that renewed interest in the classic mythological name.

Hero surged in November 2014 following the release of Disney's Big Hero 6, a superhero film that brought the name into popular consciousness through its title and heroic themes.

The name Isis saw a dramatic spike in search interest in August 2014, driven by parents researching whether the Islamic State's acronym would affect their child, as the organization dominated international headlines.

Jameis spiked 367% in September 2014 following the start of college football season, driven by interest in Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston's Heisman Trophy campaign.

The name Jeter spiked in September 2014 as baseball legend Derek Jeter played his final season with the New York Yankees, culminating in his emotional retirement from the sport.

Lionel surged in June 2014 as Lionel Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup final in Brazil, bringing the legendary footballer's name into the global spotlight.

Lizzie surged in January 2014 following the premiere of Lifetime's 'Lizzie Borden Took an Ax,' a dramatization of the notorious 1892 murder case starring Christina Ricci.

April surged 113% in early April 2014 following the theatrical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, reigniting interest in the iconic character April O'Neil.

August surged in 2014 following the release of The Fault in Our Stars, where the charismatic character Augustus 'Gus' Waters captivated audiences and inspired parents naming their children after the beloved character.

Bae surged in Google searches in 2014 as the internet slang term exploded into mainstream culture through hip-hop music and social media, with curious parents exploring it as a potential baby name.

Garth surged in September 2014 following the premiere of 'The Jennie Garth Project,' a reality television series featuring actress Jennie Garth.

Belle surged in 2014 when Disney announced its live-action Beauty and the Beast adaptation with Emma Watson cast as the beloved character, reigniting interest in the classic name.

The name Beyoncé spiked in 2014 as the global superstar dominated pop culture, with parents inspired by her prominence and celebrity status.

Captain surged in 2014 following the box office success of the Tom Hanks thriller Captain Phillips and its prominence during awards season.

Christie surged in early 2014 when New Jersey Governor Chris Christie became a major national news figure due to the 'Bridgegate' scandal and speculation about his presidential ambitions.

Destiny surged in search interest in September 2014, coinciding with the highly anticipated release of Bungie's sci-fi video game of the same name.

Emmy searches spiked in August 2014 ahead of the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, as the iconic award name drove public interest during the high-profile televised event.

Searches for 'Garner' spiked in December 2014 following the grand jury decision not to indict in the Eric Garner case, which reignited national conversation about police brutality and justice.

Germany surged in search interest during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where Germany's exceptional performance as the defending champion captured global attention and cultural interest.

Jessa surged in search interest in late 2014 following TLC star Jessa Duggar's engagement announcement, bringing renewed attention to the name among reality TV audiences.

Knox spiked in February 2014 following the HBO release of 'Is Amanda Knox Guilty?', a documentary that reignited public interest in the high-profile murder case.

Azalea surged in 2014 as rapper Azalea Banks achieved mainstream breakthrough success, making the musical name increasingly visible to parents.

Andi spiked in June 2014 around the release of the German comedy film 'Der Andi ist wieder da,' where the character Andi features prominently in the title and plot.

Derek surged in July 2014 following the Season 4 premiere of MTV's Teen Wolf, where the character Derek Hale remained a central figure in the supernatural drama.

Hannibal Buress's 'Live from Chicago' comedy special (March 2014) likely drove searches for the comedian's distinctive first name, contributing to increased interest in the name Hannibal.

Joan spiked in 2014 amid the cultural phenomenon surrounding Mad Men's series finale and the enduring popularity of the character Joan Harris, one of television's most complex female characters.

Lunar spiked in search interest in spring 2014, likely driven by pre-release buzz for the Chinese fantasy film 'The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom.'