For parents welcoming a new baby into the world, choosing a name can be an incredibly difficult task.
Scroll down for the baby names that have recently fallen out of favor.
Yaritza
Up first we have the name Yaritza.
This beautifulname comes from Spanishand means “small butterfly.”
Unfortunately, it’s been on a major popularity decline in the last year.
According toBaby Center, the name Yaritza has fallen to rank at 2,656 in 2021.
This name was at its most popular in 2019, and has been on the decline ever since.
These baby boy names include Vihaan, Aryan, Kiaan, Ethan, Kaiden, Liam, and Evan.
Alexzander
The nameAlexzanderhas been around for a while.
Unfortunately, Alexzander hit its peak in popularity back in 2006.
With its consistently low ranking, it may vanish in the new year.
If you are looking for something similar, try Zander, Aiden, Xander, or Axel!
While it does have the potential to turn around, it is highly unlikely.
In 2020, fewer parents used the name, and only 315 babies were born with it.
It’s time to let go of Annabella.
We are not claiming that throw in of energy in the new year!
Javion
Javion was cute back in 2008, but in 2021, not so much.
However, in 2020, it wasbooted off the listof top 1,000 most popular names, dropping from No.
In 2020, it finally happened, officially dropping all the way down toNo.
It is safe to say that Reyansh is on its way out in the new year.
This name has been common for ages.
In fact, Patricia is the second most popular name for all births of girlsbetween 1921 and 2020.
The name started to dramatically drop in popularity in 2017, sliding to No.
The name Patricia originates from England, meaning “noble.”
How could we ever forget aboutPatti SmithorPatti LaBelle?
Kenny
Kenny, Kenny, Kenny.
By 2020, it moved over to rank at 1,094, dropping down awhopping 228 spots.
One might say it is losing its spark for sure.
The nameKennycomes from Scottish origin, meaning “handsome.”
One well-known celebrity with the name Kenny is filmmaker Kenny Ortega.
Ortega was born in 1950, so this name has been around for a while.
The name was originally spelledJade, but the stylized spelling, Jayde, gained popularity in the late 90s.
It is a gender-neutral name with English origins, and is best known for its beautiful green gemstone color.
However, it has started to become more and more unpopular over time.
832 in 2019, 2020 pushed it back even further to No.
1,025, overall eliminating it from the top 1,000.
For now, the numbers speak for themselves!
Sadly, Marquis isn’t making a comeback anytime soon in 2022.
Coming from Latin origin, the name means “mine” or “wished-for child.”
However, things started to change after its peak in 2012.
8 most popular namefor girls since 2019.
Toby has slipped down 188 places between 2019 and 2020, according to theSocial Security Administration.
Even though famous country artistToby Keithhas this name, it won’t make much of an impact in 2021.
Thinking about ditching Toby from your baby name list?
Already ranking at 964 in 2019, it dropped even lower to No.
According toBaby Center, it’s ranked at 1,295 by users in 2021 as well.
Which is such a shame, because it is a really cute name!
This name might not be as popular anymore, but not to fret!
Names like Tamela, Timila, and Townes are similar if you love this name.
