2016 in Names

Dory surged +1680% in June 2016 following the release of Pixar's Finding Dory, which made the beloved blue tang fish character the star of the film and introduced the name to a new generation.

Bernie spiked 719% in February 2016 as Bernie Sanders surged in the Democratic primary, becoming a cultural phenomenon with viral support and grassroots momentum that captivated national attention.

Bowie surged 501% in January 2016 following the death of legendary musician David Bowie on January 10, as fans worldwide mourned the loss of the iconic artist.

Search interest in 'Euro' spiked 224% in June 2016 due to UEFA Euro 2016, the major European football championship, which generated unprecedented media coverage and online searches during the tournament's opening phase.

Fuller House premiered on Netflix in February 2016, reviving the beloved 1990s sitcom and sparking a 316% surge in searches for the 'Fuller' name among nostalgic viewers and new audiences alike.

Barron spiked 310% in November 2016 after Donald Trump's unexpected presidential election victory brought his youngest son into the public eye.

Bolt surged in 2016 when legendary sprinter Usain Bolt dominated the Rio Olympics in his final competitive appearances, inspiring global interest in the iconic name.

Search interest in 'Carrie' spiked in late 2016 following the hospitalization and subsequent death of actress Carrie Fisher, the legendary Princess Leia of Star Wars.

Debbie surged in December 2016 following the death of legendary actress Debbie Reynolds, whose passing sparked widespread media coverage and public tributes.

Donald spiked 208% in early 2016, driven by Donald Trump's dominant presence in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign and media coverage.

Eevee surged in search interest in July 2016 following the global launch of Pokémon GO, which made the beloved Pokémon character a mainstream cultural phenomenon.

Fidel spiked in November 2016 following the death of Fidel Castro, the legendary Cuban revolutionary leader, which triggered widespread global media coverage and public interest in his name and legacy.

Ivanka spiked in 2016 following Ivanka Trump's prominent speech at the Republican National Convention, bringing renewed attention to the name.

Kellyanne surged +3300% in November 2016 after political consultant Kellyanne Conway was appointed Counselor to President-elect Donald Trump, bringing the name into the national spotlight.

Lucifer surged in 2016 after the Fox series 'Lucifer' premiered on January 25, introducing audiences to the charismatic Devil-turned-nightclub-owner character.

Bannon spiked dramatically in late 2016 after Steve Bannon's appointment as White House Chief Strategist, with parents suddenly reconsidering the surname as a given name.

Beyoncé saw a 112% search spike in April 2016 following the surprise release of the artist's acclaimed album 'Lemonade,' which became a cultural phenomenon and renewed interest in the name.

Captain surged in May 2016 following the release of Marvel's blockbuster 'Captain America: Civil War,' as parents considered the iconic superhero name for their children.

Chyna spiked in April 2016 following the WWE Hall of Fame induction of the legendary wrestler Chyna, whose pioneering career in women's professional wrestling renewed public interest in her name and legacy.

Clinton surged in search interest around July 2016 during Hillary Clinton's formal nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate at the Democratic National Convention.

Cruz saw a +176% search spike in February 2016 coinciding with Ted Cruz's strong finish in the Iowa caucuses during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Curry surged +168% in early 2016 following Stephen Curry's historic NBA season, when the Golden State Warriors star broke the single-season three-point record, bringing his name into cultural prominence.

Doris surged in search interest in April 2016 following the theatrical release of 'Hello, My Name Is Doris,' a comedy-drama starring Sally Field that put the classic name back in the spotlight.

Draymond surged in 2016 following NBA star Draymond Green's prominence during the Golden State Warriors' historic season and Finals run, inspiring parents interested in sports-related baby names.

Fisher surged in December 2016 following the death of actress Carrie Fisher, the iconic Princess Leia from Star Wars, generating widespread global media coverage and public mourning.

Harley spiked 80% in mid-2016 following the release of Suicide Squad, where Harley Quinn became a breakout character played by Margot Robbie, inspiring parents to consider the edgy, modern name.

Hilary searches surged in July 2016 following Hillary Clinton's historic nomination as the first female presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party, renewing interest in the name's spelling variations.

Hillary surged 644% in search interest in July 2016 when the documentary series 'Hillary' premiered on Hulu, coinciding with heightened media attention during the presidential campaign.

Hillary spiked 644% in July 2016 as Hillary Clinton became the first female presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party, dominating news coverage and public discourse.

Deepwater Horizon surged in search interest following the September 2016 theatrical release of the disaster film of the same name, which dramatized the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion.

Huma spiked in September 2016 following intense media coverage of Clinton aide Huma Abedin during the presidential election campaign.

Jojo surged 307% in May 2016 following the premiere of a new season of the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, one of Japan's most iconic manga franchises.

Keanu spiked in April 2016 following the release of the comedy film 'Keanu,' starring Key & Peele, which brought the name into mainstream pop culture conversation.

Leonardo surged in early 2016 following Leonardo DiCaprio's acclaimed performance in 'The Revenant' and his subsequent Oscar nomination, bringing renewed attention to the classic name.

Mane surged in June 2016 following Sadio Mané's high-profile transfer to Liverpool FC, bringing global attention to the Senegalese footballer's name.

Conway surged in search interest during the 2016 presidential election, driven by prominent political figure Kellyanne Conway's high-profile role as Trump campaign manager.

Dak surged in 2016 following the breakout rookie season of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who became a notable public figure and inspired interest in the name among sports fans.

Leto surged in August 2016 following the theatrical release of Suicide Squad, where Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker drew significant attention to the actor's name.

Manning surged in early 2016 as Peyton Manning led the Denver Broncos to Super Bowl 50 victory and announced his retirement, making the quarterback's name a major trending topic.

Ali spiked in 2016 following the viral success of comedian Ali Wong's Netflix special 'Baby Cobra,' which premiered in May and sparked widespread cultural conversation.

Angelina spiked in September 2016 following Angelina Jolie's high-profile divorce announcement, bringing renewed attention to the celebrity's name.

April surged in April 2016 following the release of the French animated film 'April and the Extraordinary World,' which featured the character April prominently in its title and marketing.

Colin surged in August 2016 during Colin Kaepernick's high-profile national anthem protest, which sparked massive media coverage and made the name highly visible in news and social media discourse.

Searches for Flint spiked in January 2016 during the major news coverage of the Flint, Michigan water contamination crisis, though this likely reflects geographic interest rather than baby naming trends.

Ibiza surged in 2016 following the viral success of Willy William's hit single 'Ibiza,' introducing the destination name to a new generation through popular music.

Jolie surged in searches during September 2016 following Angelina Jolie's high-profile separation announcement, which brought the distinctive surname into the spotlight and likely inspired parents considering it as a baby name.

Kodi surged in search interest in late 2016 following the release of the Indian action thriller film of the same name, which gained popularity in Tamil-speaking regions and beyond.

Legion spiked in search interest during Comic-Con 2016, when FX heavily promoted the upcoming superhero drama series based on the Marvel character.

Aly surged in August 2016 following the series finale of Pretty Little Liars, which centered on the character Alison DiLaurentis (Ali), reigniting fan interest in the iconic character and name.

Dwyane spiked in mid-2016, likely driven by basketball star Dwyane Wade's high-profile presence during Olympic season coverage and Team USA basketball preparations for the Rio Games.

Eve surged in December 2016 following the release of Passengers, the science fiction film featuring Jennifer Lawrence's character Aurora, connecting the classic name to contemporary pop culture.

The name Kanye surged in early 2016 amid Kanye West's continued cultural prominence, album releases, and ongoing celebrity naming discussions in the media.

Kodak spiked in 2016 as rapper Kodak Black's 'No Floccing' went viral, bringing the unconventional name to mainstream attention during summer 2016.

Marco spiked in early 2016 following the December 2015 release of Netflix's 'Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes,' bringing the historical adventurer's name back into popular culture.

Ezekiel spiked in October 2016, likely driven by the popularity of the character Cassidy (Ezekiel Crockett) from AMC's hit supernatural drama Preacher, which gained a devoted following throughout its first season.

Frey spiked in 2016 as American Gods entered production, introducing audiences to the Norse god character Freyr from Neil Gaiman's mythology-rich fantasy series.

Kesha spiked in 2016 as the pop artist Kesha Rose Sebert made her professional comeback, bringing renewed attention to the name.