. Of course, naming trends aren't something you have to follow — as a matter of fact, they often happen by sheer accident.
Many baby name trends are based on what's happening in the world around us. You're not the only person obsessed with shows likewho thinks a rustic western name is in the cards for your future outlaw. Hence, those names become popular. While many people might shy away from names that are "trendy," you like what you like. Trends come and go, but those perfect eyes, 10 tiny fingers, 10 tiny toes, and oh-so-perfect name for that oh-so-perfect baby are here for, well... a lifetime.
Nameberry also notes that while you can see a clear shift in mood, the naming trends also line up with the fractured state of our country. Parents are still seeking to find individual orto naming and looking for ways to make their families and their children stand out. The various trends don't blend into each other either, and even within trends, naming fanatics are seeing splits or fractures. In essence, there are also "micro-trends.