1. Aiden
Oh, Aiden. Once a fresh and unique name, Aiden now feels like it’s everywhere. Pair it with its rhyming cousins (Jayden, Brayden, and Caden), and you’ve got a classroom full of kids whose names blur together. It’s a nice name—but it could use a breather.
2. Nevaeh
Heaven spelled backward seemed like a genius idea when it first popped up, but the novelty has worn off. It’s become one of those names that feels more like a gimmick than a meaningful choice.
3. Kaylee
Kaylee and its countless variations (Kayleigh, Kailee, Kayley, etc.) have taken over. It’s not a bad name, but the sheer volume of alternate spellings makes it feel chaotic and tired.
4. Maverick
The Top Gun resurgence brought this name roaring back into the spotlight, but it’s become a little too on-the-nose. Naming your kid Maverick screams, “I want my child to stand out,” which is ironic given how popular it’s become.
5. Bella
Yes, Twilight is to blame. Bella was a beautiful, simple name before the vampire craze, but now it feels stuck in the late 2000s. It’s time for something fresh.
6. Jaxon
The “x” trend has run its course. Jaxon, along with variations like Jaxson or Jax, was edgy and cool for a minute, but now it feels like it’s trying too hard. Plus, how many times can a kindergarten teacher write “Jaxon” before it stops feeling unique?
7. Paisley
While Paisley sounds sweet and Southern, it’s starting to feel like the go-to name for people looking for that quirky-but-not-too-quirky vibe. It’s cute but overly trendy.
8. Brayden
Brayden joins the endless parade of -aden names that dominated the 2010s. Like Aiden, it’s fine on its own, but as part of the larger trend, it feels overplayed.
9. Everly
Everly is undeniably lovely, but it’s everywhere now. What started as a soft, enchanting choice has turned into one of those names that feels a bit overexposed.
10. Hunter
Hunter has been on the list of trendy names for decades, but its tough, outdoorsy vibe is starting to feel like a stereotype. It’s a fine name, but it’s lost its spark.
11. Luna
The Harry Potter and celestial name trends gave us Luna, and it was enchanting at first. But when you hear it over and over, it starts to feel less magical and more like every other name on the playground.
12. Brooklyn
Place names are still a thing, but Brooklyn has reached its peak. Once cool and unexpected, it’s now so common that its original charm has been dulled.
13. Grayson
Like Jaxon, Grayson (and its alternative spelling, Greyson) was trendy and fresh at first. But the “-son” name explosion (think Mason, Jackson, and Carson) has made it feel predictable.
14. Addison
Addison used to stand out, but now it’s everywhere. With its sweet and feminine vibe, it had a good run—but maybe it’s time for a rest.
15. Zayden
Another -aden name. What started as an inventive twist has now just blended into the crowd. At this point, Zayden feels like the end of a trend that’s ready to move on.
