Top baby names of 2023 revealed with Ashley Fell

Choosing a name for your child is a huge decision!

It’s very personal, and with more naming options than ever before, it can be hard.

Analysing baby names over time also paints a fascinating snapshot of that era.

While the Builders generation (born before 1945) chose traditional names such as Peter, Paul, John, Karen, Jennifer or Sharon for their children, in the 1980s, we saw Baby Boomer and Gen X parents begin to draw on baby name books for inspiration and trends.

Meanwhile today’s parents, Generation Y (also known as the Millennials), are not only choosing new and different names, but they are also parenting a new and unique generation – Generation Alpha.

At McCrindle we have the privilege of gathering the top baby names and compiling the top 100 list. We have just released our 2023 baby names report, and there are some interesting naming trends that Gen Y parents are drawing on for their Generation Alpha children.

In today's episode, we are mixing things up a bit! As Ashley Fell is the key media spokesperson for this research and its insights, this episode is hosted by our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, who sits down with Ashley to discuss the top baby names of 2023.