Whether you’re pregnant, thinking about baby names for a future little one, or just a mom who loves to know what’s trending — buckle up. The Social Security Administration just released its latest baby name data, and it is a lot to unpack.

Some classics are on their way out. Some wild new names are climbing fast. And if you named your kid something totally unique a few years ago? You may actually be ahead of the curve.

“Maverick” is now officially more popular than “Thomas.” Let that sink in.

The Names That Are Taking Over

Let’s start with the rising stars — the names showing up on birth certificates all over the country right now:

• Maverick — now more popular than Thomas
• Genesis — outranking Sophie
• Nova — beating out Grace
• Icelynn — the fastest-rising girl name in the country right now
• Truce — the fastest-rising boy name
• Halo and Honey — picking up serious steam
• Messiah — now more popular than Patrick

Icelynn is the fastest-rising girl name right now — and honestly, we love the vibe. And “Truce” for a boy? Bold, peaceful, and totally one-of-a-kind. “Halo” and “Honey” are also gaining real traction, proving that parents are leaning hard into names that feel spiritual, warm, and just a little unexpected.

Some Wild Head-to-Heads

According to a HuffPost breakdown of SSA data, these matchups will make you do a double-take:

• 🏆 Maverick is more popular than Thomas
• 🏆 Genesis is more popular than Sophie
• 🏆 Nova is more popular than Grace
• 🏆 Messiah is more popular than Patrick

Can you imagine telling someone 20 years ago that “Messiah” would one day outrank “Patrick”? Yet here we are.

And the Names That Are Fading Out…

“Sarah” — one of the most iconic girl names of the ’80s and ’90s — peaked in 1993 as the third most popular name in the entire country. Today? It has quietly slipped all the way to #95. If your name is Sarah, this one stings a little. Sorry, girl.

And the name “Donald”? It ranked just 672nd last year — sitting behind the name “Sincere.” No further comment needed on that one. 😂

So What Does This All Mean?

Whether it’s pop culture, spirituality, or just a desire to stand out in a classroom full of Liams and Emmas, parents today are clearly not afraid to go bold. The era of “play it safe” baby names seems to be fading right along with Donald and Patrick.

If you’re a mama-to-be (or know one!), the new frontier is wide open. Names that feel powerful, unique, and full of meaning are taking center stage — and honestly, we’re here for it.

Could “Truce” be the next big name in Michiana? Only time will tell.

Want to look up where your kid’s name ranks? The official SSA baby name tool lets you search by year and state — it’s a total rabbit hole. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

What’s the most unique name you’ve heard lately? Let us know in the comments below, or tag us on Facebook & Instagram @Froggy1027 — we want to hear from you, Michiana moms!

Sources: HuffPost — Surprising Baby Name Trends 2024 · U.S. Social Security Administration Baby Names