A new study says that influencer-inspired baby names are surging. While Addison Rae and Kai Cenat didn’t invent their names quite like George R. R. Martin coined Khaleesi, the timing of their names’ popularity jumps hints that they had an influence. In 2020, Kai ranked #93 among baby boy names. “While the sources of inspiration may have shifted, baby names have long reflected who’s making waves and capturing the attention of parents and pop culture lovers alike.” If baby names are the main measure of cultural cachet, then Olivia’s #1 ranking in 2024 bodes well for Olivia Rodrigo, Munn, Cooke, and Colman. But the fact that “Alix” (see: Earle) hasn’t had a place in the top 1000 baby girl names in the past five years suggests the influencer-inspired name boom is mostly limited to names with preexisting popularity and staying power.