2018 in Names

Canelo searches surged 150% in September 2018 around boxer Canelo Alvarez's highly anticipated rematch against Gennady Golovkin on September 15, one of boxing's biggest events of the year.

The name 'Infinity' surged 406% in April 2018 following the release of Marvel's blockbuster film Avengers: Infinity War, which dominated popular culture and search trends worldwide.

Khabib surged +2858% in October 2018 following the highly publicized UFC 229 championship fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, one of the most watched MMA events in history.

Booth surged in May 2018 following the Netflix premiere of The Kissing Booth, a teen romantic comedy that became a streaming sensation and introduced the name to millions of young viewers.

Broly surged in December 2018 following the theatrical release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly, reintroducing the fan-favorite villain character to a new generation of anime enthusiasts.

Freddie surged +310% in November 2018 following the release of the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' biopic about Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury, reviving interest in the classic name.

Gianni surged 800% in early 2018 when FX's The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story premiered, bringing renewed attention to the legendary fashion designer's name and story.

Gotti surged in June 2018 following the theatrical release of the biographical crime film 'Gotti' and the TV movie 'Gotti: Godfather and Son,' both centered on the infamous mafia boss John Gotti.

Halsey spiked in October 2018 following the release of her hit single 'Without Me' and its viral music video, which became one of the year's biggest chart successes.

The name 'Imagine' spiked +227% in March 2018 following the theatrical release of the hit Christian drama film 'I Can Only Imagine,' which became one of the year's most successful faith-based movies.

Kawhi spiked in June 2018 following NBA star Kawhi Leonard's Finals MVP performance leading the Toronto Raptors to their first championship, introducing the name to a new generation of sports fans and prospective parents.

Lebron surged in 2018 when basketball legend LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster free agency move, reigniting interest in the name across America.

Aretha spiked in August 2018 following the release of the documentary 'Aretha Franklin: Respect,' which celebrated the life and legacy of the legendary Queen of Soul.

Ariana surged in summer 2018 following Ariana Grande's hit single 'God is a Woman,' capitalizing on the pop star's massive cultural influence.

Beto surged in 2018 as Robert Francis 'Beto' O'Rourke became a national political sensation during his closely-watched Texas Senate campaign against Ted Cruz.

Creed surged in November 2018 ahead of the release of Creed II, the boxing drama sequel featuring protagonist Adonis Creed, sparking renewed interest in the name.

The name 'Favor' spiked 209% in September 2018 following the theatrical release of the mystery thriller 'A Simple Favor,' starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick.

Fergie spiked in February 2018 following her nationally televised national anthem performance at Super Bowl LII, which became one of the most talked-about moments of the event.

Abrams spiked during the 2018 midterm elections as Stacey Abrams' highly publicized campaign for Georgia Governor drew national attention in the final days before voting.

Brett searches spiked 203% in September 2018 during the intense media coverage of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings and sexual assault allegations.

Harden surged in search interest in February 2018 during James Harden's MVP-caliber season, when the NBA star was at peak popularity and featured prominently in the All-Star Game.

Maisel surged in 2018 as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel became a cultural phenomenon, with the show's critical acclaim and Emmy wins drawing renewed attention to the distinctive surname of its protagonist.

Bradley surged in late 2018 ahead of the January 2019 premiere of 'Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad,' capitalizing on the popularity of British TV personality Bradley Walsh.

Emmy searches spiked in September 2018 around the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast, one of television's most prestigious and widely-watched annual events.

Hailey surged in 2018 following the release of back-to-back Lifetime mystery films featuring the character Hailey Dean, bringing renewed attention to the name.

June surged in 2018 as Season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale captivated audiences, elevating the profile of protagonist June Osborne.

Kate saw renewed search interest in 2018 following the birth of Prince Louis, the third child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, keeping the Duchess of Cambridge in the public spotlight.

Baldwin spiked in June 2018 following the announcement of an Alec Baldwin-led comedy project for ABC, bringing renewed attention to the actor's name.

Brees surged in 2018, likely inspired by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees's continued prominence in professional football and his positive public profile.

Florence spiked in 2018 during the peak popularity of Florence + The Machine's album 'High as Hope,' bringing the name back into mainstream cultural focus.

Kiki surged in mid-2018, likely driven by renewed interest in Studio Ghibli's classic animated film Kiki's Delivery Service and its beloved young witch protagonist.

Laurel surged in search interest in May 2018, likely boosted by the prominent storylines of Laurel Lance (Black Canary) in DC's Arrow during Season 6.

Searches for 'Malek' surged in late 2018, likely driven by actor Rami Malek's rising prominence during awards season as he prepared to win the Golden Globe for his role in Mr. Robot.

Search interest in 'March' spiked in early March 2018 around the promotional period for 'March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step,' a family documentary released later that month.