20 Millennial Baby Names That Are Due for a Comeback

editor@purewow.com (PureWow)

June 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM·2 min read

From RnB-inspired baggy clothing to TLC-inspired baby hairs and even Snooki-inspired hair poufs so many millennial trends have made a comeback recently. And you know what else is due for a comeback? These 20 millennial baby names. From Rachel to Jessica and Michael to Matthew, you know ‘em, you love ‘em, and you probably passed notes with a few of ‘em in homeroom. Here are 20 popular millennial baby names that we’re betting will overtake the old-school baby name trend of late. See ya, June.

1.JESSICA

Meaning “to behold,” “God beholds,” or “to see before.”

2. ASHLEY

An old English, gender-neutral moniker that translates to “ash tree meadow.”

3. AMANDA

Meaning “worthy of love” or “loveable.” Apropos for your bundle of joy.

4. SARAH

Hebrew word meaning noblewoman or princess.

5. MICHAEL

Another name with Hebrew origins meaning, “who is like God?” or “gift from God.” Perfect if Dad is also a Jordan fan.

6. JENNIFER

…Lopez, Love Hewitt, Lawrence, Aniston. Your baby girl can join the elite group of ladies dubbed “the fair ones.”

7. EMILY

For the particularly sassy babe, this name may be derived from the Latin word aemulus which means “rival,” or the Greek term aimylos, which translates to “wily” or “persuasive.”

8. CHRISTOPHER

From the Greek name Christoforos meaning “bearer of Christ.” How grand.

9. SAMANTHA

Thanks to Samantha Stephens of Bewitched, boomers were giving their millennial bebes the name, and it’s been a hit ever since.

10. MATTHEW

As in “gift of God.” As in Matthew McConaughey.

11. ELIZABETH

Maybe after the queen of England…?

12. Stephanie

Female derivative of Stephen, from the Greek origin Stephanos, meaning “crown.”

13. Lauren

Though often given to girls, this name is actually considered gender neutral. Origins aren’t clear, but the consensus is of French origin and means “wisdom” or “laurel plant.”