2015 in Names

Adaline surged +1700% in April 2015 following the theatrical release of 'The Age of Adaline,' starring Blake Lively as the immortal titular character.

Adele surged +1193% in search interest in November 2015 following the October release of her hit single 'Hello,' which became a cultural phenomenon and dominated global charts.

The name Caitlyn surged dramatically in June 2015 following Caitlyn Jenner's high-profile public transition, making the name a major cultural reference point.

Cecil spiked in July 2015 following the global outcry over the death of Cecil the Lion, a beloved African wildlife icon killed by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe.

Cinderella surged in March 2015 following the release of Disney's live-action adaptation, which brought the classic fairy tale character back to mainstream cultural prominence.

Compton surged in 2015 following the theatrical release of 'Straight Outta Compton,' a critically acclaimed biographical film about N.W.A's iconic rise from the city.

Creed surged after the release of the sports drama film 'Creed' in November 2015, which revitalized the Rocky franchise with a new generation of fans searching the name.

Furious surged in search interest in April 2015 following the release of the blockbuster film Furious 7, one of the year's most anticipated movies.

Genisys surged +797% in July 2015 following the theatrical release of Terminator Genisys, where the name served as the central artificial intelligence system in the science fiction action film.

Grey surged +100% in early 2015 following the release of 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' with the film's iconic character Christian Grey inspiring renewed interest in the name among parents and fans.

Kimmy surged in 2015 after Netflix's 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' premiered on March 6, introducing audiences to the resilient and quirky title character.

Kylo surged +3800% in December 2015 following the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as parents took inspiration from the film's charismatic villain, Kylo Ren.

Leia surged 306% in November 2015 as Star Wars: The Force Awakens approached release, renewing interest in Princess Leia Organa and the iconic name across pop culture.

Curry spiked in 2015 as NBA superstar Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors through the playoffs toward their championship, capturing global attention with his record-breaking shooting performance.

Iverson surged in July 2015 following Post Malone's debut single 'White Iverson,' which became a viral hit and introduced the artist to mainstream audiences.

Jenner searches surged in April 2015 following Caitlyn Jenner's highly publicized transition announcement, making the Jenner name a major topic of global cultural conversation.

Jupiter surged +76% in early 2015 following the release of the sci-fi film Jupiter Ascending, which made the celestial name trendy among parents seeking unique options.

The name Aloha surged in May 2015 following major media coverage and promotional campaigns for Sony Pictures' romantic comedy film 'Aloha,' starring Emma Stone and Bradley Cooper.

Bernardino searches spiked in December 2015 following the tragic mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, which dominated news coverage and public attention.

Bindi spiked 876% in September 2015 when Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin, competed on Dancing with the Stars Season 21, capturing public attention and bringing her unique name into the spotlight.

Cricket searches surged +157% in early 2015 around the 2015 Cricket World Cup, a major international tournament that captivated global audiences from February onwards.

Everest surged in search interest in September 2015 following the theatrical release and marketing of the survival drama film 'Everest,' which depicted the 1996 Mount Everest disaster.

The name 'Hadid' surged in 2015 as supermodel Gigi Hadid rose to international prominence through high-profile modeling work and her publicized relationship with singer Zayn Malik, making the surname a celebrity household name.

Han surged +81% in December 2015 following the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which prominently featured the iconic character Han Solo.

Jeb surged in search interest in mid-2015 following Jeb Bush's announcement of his 2016 presidential campaign, bringing renewed attention to the traditionally Southern given name.

Lazarus spiked 414% in early 2015 following the theatrical release of the horror film 'The Lazarus Effect,' which centered on the biblical name in its title and plot about resurrection.

Carly surged in search interest in August 2015 following Carly Rae Jepsen's album release 'Run Away with Me,' bringing renewed attention to the pop star's first name.

Gotham spiked in baby name searches in fall 2015, coinciding with the premiere and early popularity of Fox's Gotham TV series, bringing the iconic fictional city name into parental consciousness.

Kehlani surged in search interest in December 2015 following R&B artist Kehlani Parrish's breakthrough album release and rising mainstream popularity.

Bryce surged in 2015 amid baseball star Bryce Harper's peak career moment and an ESPN documentary about his rise to prominence.

Jared surged in search interest around mid-2015, likely driven by Mr. Robot's highly anticipated premiere on USA Network, which featured a named character named Jared Dunn.

Khaled surged in late 2015 as DJ Khaled reached peak mainstream fame with the global hit 'Lean On' and his album 'Major Key,' introducing the name to a broader audience.

Madonna surged in search interest in early 2015 following promotional activity around the pop icon's 13th studio album 'Rebel Heart' and her associated world tour announcement.

Arkham surged in 2015 following the premiere of Batman: Arkham Insider, a documentary series celebrating the popular Batman: Arkham video game franchise.

Interest in the name Bruce surged in early 2015 amid media speculation about Bruce Jenner's anticipated transition announcement, which became public in June 2015 when Caitlyn Jenner came out as transgender.

The name Cara spiked in 2015, coinciding with model and actress Cara Delevingne's peak popularity in mainstream entertainment and media coverage.

Dion saw increased search interest in November 2015, likely driven by music-related content and celebrity news from that period.

Freddie surged in April 2015 as Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' went viral on social media, renewing interest in the legendary frontman Freddie Mercury.

The name Isis experienced increased search interest in late 2015, likely driven by both documentary media and heightened awareness of the name's historical Egyptian goddess origins, as parents sought to understand and reclaim the name amid its association with the terrorist organization making headlines.

Joaquin spiked in October 2015 following the premiere and festival circuit of The Revenant, a critically acclaimed survival drama featuring a character named Joaquin.

Erika spiked in search interest in August 2015 during Hurricane Erika, which generated significant media coverage as it threatened the Atlantic coast.

Beckham surged in 2015 as Brooklyn Beckham, son of soccer icon David Beckham, gained prominence as a teenager pursuing his own soccer career, keeping the famous family name in the spotlight.

The name Cinco spiked in 2015 following the release of the film 'El Cinco,' which featured the name prominently in its title and plot.

Joey saw renewed search interest in 2015 as Friends experienced a major cultural resurgence through streaming platforms and millennial nostalgia for the iconic NBC sitcom.

Khalifa spiked in 2015, likely driven by Wiz Khalifa's continued prominence in mainstream hip-hop and potential new music releases featuring his prominent stage name.

Lunar surged in September 2015 following the premiere of Sailor Moon Crystal Season III, as the anime revival reignited interest in moon-themed names among fans of the classic franchise.

Manny surged in search interest in April 2015, likely driven by the theatrical release and promotion of the comedy-drama film 'Manny Lewis' earlier that month.