Lately, I’ve come across a multitude of articles and posts about popular Generation X names that have gone extinct. Names like Karen, Shannon, Tricia, and Todd – once popular Gen X names – have faded out of use.
But what Generation X names are coming back? I wanted to know which common Gen X names are starting to gain back some of their popularity, even if only slightly.
Here are the 30 Gen X names I predict will be making a solid comeback.
Albert Nobel, Bright
April Opening
Casey Vigilant in War
Chad From the Warrior’s Town
Christina Follower of Christ
Cynthia From Mount Kynthos
Denise Follower of Dionysos
Dennis Follower of Dionysos
Derek Ruler
Douglas Dark Stream
Erin Ireland
George Farmer
Jared Descent
Jesse The Lord Exists
Julie Youthful
Kelly Warrior
Lisa God is My Oath
Monica To Advise
Nicole People of Victory
Pamela All Sweetness
Paula Humble
Peter Rock
Stephanie Crown
Teresa To Harvest
Tiffany Manifestation of God
Travis To Cross
Troy Foot Soldier
Walter Commander of the Army
Wayne Wagonmaker
Wesley Western Meadow
As Generation X becomes grandparents and great-grandparents, do we expect a resurgence in Gen X names as honorifics? Even Tonya and Randall? I think we just might!
Tell me what you think I got wrong on this list, or better yet, if you know any new babies sporting these Gen X zombie names.
Try these other Generation X posts for more fun:
All the Nicknames for Generation X and Where They Came From
Random Gen X Memories that Won’t Make a Comeback
Generation X Work-Related Vocabulary Terms
20 Haikus Only Gen X Will Understand
[Note: Baby name popularity information was obtained from https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html]