6 Baby Names that Have Fallen out Of Favor

Once a popular choice, the name Alexa has seen a decline, possibly due to its association with Amazon's virtual assistant. In 2020, only 17 babies were named Alexa in the UK.

Alexa 

In the late 19th century, Bertha was a common name, ranking ninth in popularity in 1880. However, its usage has significantly decreased, with only 28 baby girls named Bertha in 2017.

Bertha 

The name Miley saw a surge in popularity in the late 2000s, peaking in 2008. Since then, it has experienced a sharp decline, dropping more than 400 spots between 2013 and 2014.

Miley 

A traditional name in the UK, Nigel has fallen out of favor in recent years. In 2020, no baby boys were named Nigel, indicating its decline in usage.

Nigel 

Once a familiar name, Kirsty has seen a decrease in popularity over the past few decades. It is among the names that have fallen out of favor in recent years.

Kirsty 

Historically used in the United States, Lamar has experienced a decline in recent years. While it remained in the top 500 for most of the last century, its usage has decreased significantly.

Lamar

These trends reflect the evolving nature of name preferences, influenced by cultural shifts, media, and societal changes.

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