Eugene, Oregon newborn photographer: Choosing a Baby Boy Name in 2020

Expecting a boy? One of the many exciting things you’ll need to consider is the perfect name. There’s a lot to think about when choosing a baby name for your son. Do you want a family name or something completely new? Something unusual or more traditional?

If you’re having trouble choosing, it can be helpful to research baby naming trends so you have an idea of what types of names are on the rise and which are on the downturn. I’ve done a little research to get you started, so read on to see what boy baby names are predicted to be popular in 2020!

International – With an increasingly global society, names inspired by travel are on the rise. Austin, Diego, Easton, and Miles are popular, and names traditionally used in other countries are being used in the U.S. too. Luca, Asher, Soren, Axel, Muhammad, Ezekiel, Leif, and others from around the world are climbing the charts.

Movies and TV Shows – Popular culture has always been a big influencer on baby names. Currently Star Wars and The Bachelor are leading the curve. You can expect to see more names like Kylo, Cassian, Brooks, Hayes, and Cruz in 2020.

Nicknames – Shortened versions of boys’ names are becoming popular in their own right. Ricky, Leo, Randy, Mickey, Ted, Theo, Rudy, Jack, Jace, and more are on the rise.

Traditional – Names for baby boys are generally more stable than girl names, so if you lean towards a more traditional name for your son, you’ll have plenty of company. Names like William, David, Noah, James, Elijah, Matthew, David, and Joseph aren’t going anywhere.

Whatever name you choose for your son, it’s important that it feels right to you, and that you believe it’s a name that will suit him from babyhood all the way through his adult years. With hundreds of thousands of names to choose from, it can be tough to narrow it down—but you’re also guaranteed to hit on one you love!

Thanks so much for visiting Shanna Chess Photography's website! Shanna is a Eugene, Oregon photographer specializing in newborn, maternity, family, and baby and child portrait photography. All newborn sessions are held in her studio, located in SW Eugene. If you are interested in a newborn session, be sure to schedule your session early, as the best time to bring baby into the studio is between seven and fourteen days old. Both full newborn sessions and all-inclusive mini newborn session options are available. Visit the investment page for more details on pricing and available session options, or contact Shanna directly. We look forward to hearing from you!