Predicted Top 100 Girls' Names 2024

With the new name data from the Social Security Administration coming out this Friday, it is time to make predictions once again.

This year, I think six girls' names will leave the top 100:

  • Aaliyah has been a top 100 hit since 2001 and is at her lowest point since 2007. She dropped 17 spots from #69 to #86 in 2023; dropping the same amount will retire her. As with Neveah, she has the markings of a "fad" name via her creative spelling and high top 1000 debut (in the 200s). If Nevaeh has gone, so will Aaliyah.
  • Allison, previously ranking in the top 100 between 1974 and 2021, returned for one more year. She may be a modern classic spanning multiple generations, but there are fresher choices out there.
  • Ariana has been a top 100 favorite since 2001 and is at her lowest point since then. Spelling variant Arianna has come and gone since then. She dropped six spots in 2023 to #96; dropping six more spots will get her out. Ariana sounds slightly dated, so it's about time. 
  • Hailey has been a top 100 hit since 1996 and is at her lowest point since 1997. She dropped 10 places to #90 in 2023; dropping just 11 places can get her out. As with Ariana, dated Hailey has run her course.
  • Natalia has consistently ranked in the top 100 since 2020, but has fallen 16 spots to #95. With Natalie also declining, it's probably time for the similar Natalia to go. Other than her international charm, there's not much going for Natalia. She was a top 100 pick in 2004 and 2010, too.
  • Savannah has ranked in the top 100 for over 30 years and is at her lowest point since 1994. She dropped 16 spots from #76 to #92 in 2023, giving her a high chance of dropping out in 2024. Savannah has run her course, and parents are seeking fresher alternatives.
Replacing these names are six new ones, which I predict will be:
  • Daisy jumped 15 spots from #125 to #110 in 2023. Her initial top 100 run through 1908 makes it time for a revival. After a few decades in the 100s, and ranking at her highest since 1996, the flower name/nickname combo might finally be popular again.
  • Georgia is another top 100 favorite from the 1800s and early 1900s due for revival. Having jumped 35 spots to #128 in 2023, her return to the top is around the corner. Georgia also serves as an alternative to Charlotte and Nora alongside having one dominant spelling.
  • Josie jumped 12 spots from #120 to #108; jumping just ten more can make her popular. Josie is a nickname for Josephine, as well as an alternative to Lucy and Sophie (despite her nickname roots). 
  • Lucia jumped 17 spots from #126 to #109 in 2023, poising her for the top 100. With Luna in the top 10 and Lucy and Maria on the rise, Lucia fits in. Plus, she crosses languages, a factor many modern parents seek. 
  • Melody has been gradually rising over the past few decades and jumped six spots to #103 in 2023. Just three spots can get her in the top 100 for the first time. She is a modern classic with the musical vibe of Aria. 
  • Millie jumped 26 spots to #102 in 2023; jumping the same amount will land her in the top 100. She can easily be an Ellie alternative and an Amelia nickname, getting many parents on board. 
Finally, here is my predicted top 100 for 2024 (with predicted new entries in bold):
  1. Olivia
  2. Amelia
  3. Charlotte
  4. Emma
  5. Mia
  6. Sophia
  7. Isabella
  8. Evelyn
  9. Luna
  10. Ava
  11. Eleanor
  12. Harper
  13. Violet
  14. Sofia
  15. Aurora
  16. Hazel
  17. Camila
  18. Elizabeth
  19. Lily
  20. Scarlett
  21. Penelope
  22. Ellie
  23. Nora
  24. Emily
  25. Gianna
  26. Aria
  27. Isla
  28. Eliana
  29. Chloe
  30. Mila
  31. Nova
  32. Layla
  33. Lainey
  34. Ivy
  35. Lucy
  36. Avery
  37. Willow
  38. Ella
  39. Abigail
  40. Emilia
  41. Riley
  42. Naomi
  43. Grace
  44. Valentina
  45. Madison
  46. Elena
  47. Zoe
  48. Delilah
  49. Victoria
  50. Stella
  51. Hannah
  52. Maya
  53. Genesis
  54. Maeve
  55. Sadie
  56. Eden
  57. Leah
  58. Josephine
  59. Paisley
  60. Sophie
  61. Alice
  62. Zoey
  63. Ruby
  64. Lillian
  65. Leilani
  66. Emery
  67. Madelyn
  68. Claire
  69. Adeline
  70. Kinsley
  71. Iris
  72. Natalie
  73. Athena
  74. Eloise
  75. Addison
  76. Everly
  77. Kennedy
  78. Jade
  79. Millie
  80. Maria
  81. Vivian
  82. Autumn
  83. Liliana
  84. Anna
  85. Cora
  86. Audrey
  87. Caroline
  88. Quinn
  89. Lucia
  90. Sarah
  91. Clara
  92. Gabriella
  93. Daisy
  94. Lyla
  95. Melody
  96. Josie
  97. Brooklyn
  98. Lydia
  99. Georgia
  100. Madeline
What predictions do you have for the new girls' top 100?

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