Choosing a name is one of the most complicated and exciting decisions for moms and dads awaiting the arrival of their baby. There are many factors to consider. Some seek a name with a meaning that conveys a strong personality, while others want a name that is international and recognizable in various languages. Some prefer a name that is short and easy to spell.
Antonio and María Carmen were the most common names in Spain in 2023
However, traditional names continue to be the most common in Spain. In 2023, data from the INE reflected that Antonio and María Carmen held the top spots, with a total of 630,253 women named María Carmen and 614,853 men named Antonio. Following them in the top five were María, Carmen, Ana María, and Laura for women, and Manuel, José, Francisco, and David for men. None of them, however, were the most popular among newborns in 2024, demonstrating that names vary over the years. It is not surprising, then, that new names appear on class lists in schools for the youngest children from time to time.
In 2023, INE data reflected that Antonio and María Carmen were the most common names in Spain
In the last decade, several people have chosen to name their children after the characters from their favorite movies and TV shows. According to the latest data from the INE, in Spain there are 640 Shakiras, 1,343 Leias, 257 Daenerys, and 949 Lionels. These are curious and entirely unpredictable names from half a century ago, making us wonder what the society of the future will be called.
Although it is impossible to know for sure the names that will succeed in the next 75 years, we have asked the AI, and it has made an approximation based on historical data, current trends, and future technological and sociocultural influences.
In a globalized world dominated by the immediacy of digital media, short, easy-to-write, and international names will continue to prevail
Short and universal names
Short names are here to stay. We asked artificial intelligence what role they will play in the future, in a globalized world dominated by the immediacy of the digital age, and it responded that these names, easy to write and international, will continue to dominate. In childhood, popular names could be Leo, Kai, Max, Theo, or Eli for boys, and Mia, Alma, Ava, Zoe, and Emma for girls.
Names inspired by technology and space
Secondly, we asked him what influence technology will have on the names of babies in the future, and he responded that Neo, Orion, Atlas, Tesla, and Aether could be common among men, and Nova, Lyra, Vega, Celeste, and Aster among women.
The advancement of science and technology could influence the names of children in the future
Gender-neutral names
The unisex names are neutral names or names that are used by men and women in different countries. Although it is already common to find them, AI has predicted that by 2100 some names such as Ari, Sam, Noa, Alex, and Zain could gain popularity.
Traditional names modernized
Names with history could continue to exist thanks to family traditions where children are named after their parents. According to artificial intelligence, these names will adapt to the future with a touch of modernity. We asked what the most common names will be, and it answered that we could find some like Matthew, Luke, Hugo, Aaron, and Gabriel, or Sophie, Lucy, Aurora, Elaine, and Valerie.
Names inspired by nature and climate change
According to AI, the growing concern for climate change and social responsibility towards the environment could also influence the names of newborns in the coming years. Among boys, names like River, Forest, Bosco, and Willow could become popular, while among girls, names like Luna, Flora, Aria, Iris, and Gaia could be trending.
