Experts reveal 10 baby names parents should avoid in 2026 as popular names that are set to go extinct revealed

These 10 Baby Names Are Officially Headed For Extinction

Every generation leaves a trail of names behind, like bell-bottoms or Myspace accounts. What your parents thought sounded timeless now sounds like that neighbor next to your Grandma. According to a new analysis by NameKun, classic monikers from the 1950s through the 1970s are dropping off the map at a rate that would make even Karen blush. The site, which tracks global naming records, found that certain names have seen usage declines of up to 90…

American last names are disappearing fast. These 15 names are nearly extinct.

Last names can reveal a great deal about where a person's journey began, tracing back multiple generations. It's one of the reasons people used to be very keen on having a male child to preserve the family name, therefore preserving the lineage. Until more recently, it was expected that nearly all female children would get married as young adults, adopting their husband's surname. While women still largely take their husband's last name as their…

Experts reveal 10 baby names parents should avoid in 2026 as popular names that are set to go extinct revealed

Choosing a name is a hugely important step, and an expert has revealed some you might want to avoid