2017 in Names

Coco surged +207% in search interest in November 2017 following the release of Pixar's acclaimed animated film 'Coco,' which introduced the charming name to millions of families worldwide.

Ferdinand surged in December 2017 following the release of the 20th Century Fox animated film about a gentle bull, introducing the name to families during the holiday movie season.

The name 'Furious' spiked 77% in April 2017 following the release of 'The Fate of the Furious,' the eighth Fast & Furious franchise film, which prominently featured the word in its title.

The name 'Jedi' surged 565% in late 2017 following the release of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi,' as the blockbuster film brought the iconic Star Wars terminology into mainstream conversation among parents considering unique sci-fi inspired names.

Annabelle surged in 2017 following the release of the horror film Annabelle: Creation, which centered on the possessed doll character and became a box office hit.

Bennington spiked dramatically in July 2017 following the death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, making the name a topic of widespread internet searches.

Camila surged +151% in late 2017 following Camila Cabello's chart-topping hit 'Havana,' introducing the name to millions of listeners worldwide.

Cardi surged 385% in October 2017 after rapper Cardi B's 'Bodak Yellow' debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, introducing her stage name to mainstream popularity.

Conor surged +218% in August 2017 following the release of two major documentary films about UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 'Starboy' and 'Notorious,' which generated massive media attention.

Daenerys surged +388% in August 2017 during Game of Thrones Season 7, when the character's major story arc reached critical moments, driving widespread fan engagement and parental interest in the name.

The name Gal surged +127% in June 2017 following the release of Wonder Woman, starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot in the breakout lead role that made her an international star.

Kendrick spiked 159% in April 2017 following Kendrick Lamar's release of 'HUMBLE.,' a massive chart-topping hit that renewed cultural interest in the artist and his name.

Logan surged after the release of the R-rated superhero film 'Logan' in March 2017, featuring Hugh Jackman's final performance as Wolverine.

Lonzo Ball's rise as a top NBA draft prospect in spring 2017 sparked significant interest in his distinctive name, culminating in his selection 2nd overall by the Lakers in June 2017.

Beauty surged 88% in early 2017 as Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast remake approached its March release, reigniting interest in the iconic fairy tale and its titular character.

Canelo surged in May 2017 around boxer Canelo Alvarez's highly anticipated championship fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., drawing massive global sports media attention.

Cardi B's breakthrough hit 'Bodak Yellow' reached number one in September 2017, sparking a 385% surge in searches for the name 'Cardi' as the rapper became a cultural phenomenon.

Carmelo spiked in July 2017 following NBA star Carmelo Anthony's highly publicized trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, reigniting public interest in the name.

Eclipse surged +1112% in August 2017 as the historic total solar eclipse across North America captured public imagination, making the celestial phenomenon a popular baby name choice.

Havana surged +156% in search interest in November 2017, coinciding with Camila Cabello's smash hit single 'Havana' dominating global charts and bringing the name into mainstream cultural conversation.

The baby name Humble spiked 92% in April 2017 following the release of Kendrick Lamar's hit single 'Humble.' on March 30, 2017, which became a major cultural moment in hip-hop.

Irma saw a dramatic search spike in September 2017 following Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes of the season.

June surged in 2017 following the critically acclaimed second season of The Handmaid's Tale, which premiered on Hulu and made the protagonist June Osborn a cultural phenomenon.

Kesha's name surged in searches during summer 2017 following her highly publicized comeback with the single "Praying" and related music videos, marking her return to the spotlight after a period away from recording.

Kyrie spiked in July 2017 when NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving signed with the Boston Celtics, bringing renewed attention to the athlete's name among parents.

LaVar Ball's prominence as a sports entrepreneur and media personality in early 2017, alongside his sons' NBA prospects, drove significant search interest in the name Lavar.

LiAngelo Ball's name spiked +1400% in November 2017 following his highly publicized arrest in China for shoplifting and subsequent release by the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers.

The name 'Fate' spiked +167% in April 2017, coinciding with the massive pre-release hype for 'The Fate of the Furious,' the blockbuster eighth film in the Fast & Furious franchise.

Betsy surged in search interest in January 2017 during Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos's highly publicized confirmation hearings, bringing renewed attention to the classic name.

The name Harvey spiked in searches in August 2017 as Hurricane Harvey approached and impacted the Gulf Coast, dominating news coverage and public attention.

Search interest in 'Linkin' spiked in mid-2017 following the death of Chester Bennington, lead singer of Linkin Park, renewing cultural focus on the iconic band name.

Cornell saw a notable search spike in May 2017, likely related to widespread media coverage surrounding prominent figures with the name.

Elliott spiked in September 2017 as anticipation built for Season 3 of the critically acclaimed USA Network series Mr. Robot, featuring the character Elliott Alderson at the center of the cybercrime thriller.

Friday surged in search interest following the November 2017 release of Thor: Ragnarok, where the name represents an AI character in the Marvel blockbuster.

Malone surged in 2017 as Post Malone's popularity peaked, with parents drawn to the artist's distinctive stage surname as a potential baby name.

Linkin surged in July 2017 following the death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, as the band name gained renewed attention and parents considered it as a tribute name.

Gentry spiked in 2017 following the premiere and growing popularity of Netflix's crime drama Ozark, where the character Gentry Langmore became a notable part of the show's compelling family dynamics.

Andromeda surged in March 2017 as Wonder Woman's promotional campaign ramped up, bringing renewed interest in the Greek mythological name central to the film's Amazon origin story.

Carey gained search interest in early 2017, coinciding with media coverage of celebrity births and naming announcements in the entertainment world.

Cassidy surged in search interest in late 2017, likely driven by the popularity of the character Cassidy from AMC's supernatural drama 'Preacher,' which featured the charismatic Irish vampire character prominently during its second season.

Griffin saw a 96% search spike in mid-2017, likely driven by the Netflix reboot of The Baby-Sitters Club and renewed interest in character names from the beloved series among millennial parents.

Honor gained search momentum in early 2017, likely influenced by continued celebrity usage and discussions of the name by high-profile figures like Jessica Alba.