“We wonder what other popular names will soon be redefined and transcend sexes”
A new study has revealed that Jack is rising in popularity as a unisex baby name for the autumn.
Experts at Hennessey Digital analysed data to find which autumn-related baby names were the most used in 2023.
Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital, said: “It is fascinating to see some of the lesser-known meanings of popular names and how they relate to the autumn season.
“Seeing traditional names such as Jack becoming unisex in modern times is surprising. We wonder what other popular names will soon be redefined and transcend sexes.
“With celebrities such as Logan Paul, Margot Robbie, and Henry Cavill expecting with their partners, it will be interesting to see if they pick any of the names in the ranking for their little ones.
“Jack could be ideal for Logan Paul in particular, who is expecting a baby girl with his fiancée Nina Agdal this Autumn.”
Here are the most popular names for the season according to this research:
Jack placed first. Even though Jack is traditionally a boys’ name, the experts are predicting it moving into the unisex realm of names.
The name was bestowed upon 8,683 baby boys, but 13 baby girls also received the name in 2023, making it unisex.
The second most popular name in autumn is Asher. Asher holds the meaning of ‘blessed’, which relates to Thanksgiving.
Scarlett is in third. Since nature witnesses a change to deep and warm colours during autumn, Scarlett reflects the season’s vibrancy, according to the experts.
In fourth place is Haze. Autumn sees the harvest of hazelnuts, making Hazel a perfect name for the season.
At number five is Rowan. Rowan trees stand out during the season as they produce bright red berries.
Ivy is sixth. Most plants and trees change colour during the autumn, but not ivy, making it one of the season’s most unique and identifiable plants.
Willow placed seventh. The willow tree experiences a significant colour change in the autumn, making it a standout marker of the season.
Eighth is Paisley, which means ‘church’ in its Scottish origin, reflects the holiday’s spiritual significance well.
At nine is Adam, which is derived from the Hebrew name Adamah, which translates to ‘Earth’.
Hunter takes the tenth spot, marking the start of hunting season begins in the autumn, making Hunter a suitable name for the time.
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