These 13 Sweet Disney Baby Names Are Climbing The Popularity Charts

One of the original Disney princesses, Aurora is the official name of Sleeping Beauty. Meaning “dawn,” it sounds so whimsical and regal — it’s honestly hard to imagine anyone using the name without a Disney connection. It’s definitely rising in popularity, too: In 2020, Aurora was #35 on the top 1000 baby names for girls in the U.S. In 2024, it hit #16.

A classic flower name, Violet has that “old lady” vibe that’s so popular with baby names right now. But when it comes to the Disney universe, it’s definitely conjuring up the only daughter in The Incredibles family. In 2020, it ranked #37 on the top 1000 list, but rose to #15 in 2024.

Choosing the shortened version of Andrew as a full legal name is such a fun choice — and it gives major Toy Story. This nickname-name, which means “manly” or “brave,” lingered in the 400s for a while on the U.S. top 1000 baby names for boys chart before jumping another 12 spots in the ranks in 2024.

Like Aurora, I imagine it’s hard to choose the name Elsa for your baby without everyone scream-singing “Let it Go” at you. The name had started to fall out of the top 1000 baby girl names, but in 2024, it jumped back up nearly 30 spots.

It’s fun to point out that Elsa — which means “pledged to God” — was already in the top 1000 baby girl names for years before Frozen premiered in 2013, but in 2014, the name spiked from #528 to #286.

I love a good flower name, but I love Daisy moreso for its connection to Minnie Mouse’s bestie. Daisy Duck is a whole entire vibe, and her name just sounds sassy and joyful. In 2020, Daisy ranked #143 among the top 1000 baby girl names in the U.S., but now she sits at #76.

Another sweet Toy Story nod, Bonnie is such a cute, timeless baby name with a sweet meaning: “pretty.” It’s been steadily climbing on the top 1000 list since 2014, and is now firmly in the top half with a #441 ranking in 2024.

Gosh, I just adore the name Peter. It sounds picture-book-perfect, and there are more than a few Peters in the Disney universe to bring extra whimsy. Whether it’s a nod to Peter Pan or Peter Quill from Guardians of the Galaxy, this name’s in good company — and it officially made its way back into the 100s on the top 1000 baby names list in 2024, jumping 18 spots in popularity. So, this name, which means “rock,” is a solid choice.

The Inside Out franchise has been so deeply meaningful to our family, and I love that our girl Joy is getting all the recognition she deserves. The name has wavered a bit over the years, but has jumped 21 spots since 2022.

Oh, silly old bear! Winnie has become a popular choice as another “old lady” name, but I love that it has a connection to Winnie-the-Pooh (and, honestly, Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus). The name, which means “gentle friend,” jumped a whopping 59 spots from 2023 to 2024 for girls.

After Raya and the Last Dragon premiered in 2021, the name Raya jumped from #934 on the top 1000 baby girl names to #495, and she’s been climbing ever since. In 2024, she was sitting at #363. The name means “queen” or “friend.”

The 1998 remake of The Parent Trap is iconic, and apparently so is the name Hallie. The California twins’ name hit the 100s in 2023 for the first time since before 2000, and already jumped nearly 50 spots in 2024. It has a pretty bucolic meaning, too: “dweller at the meadow.”

And not to be outdone, Annie is also gaining popularity. Of course this name is a classic moniker, but if you’re thinking of Disney, it’s hard not to see a connection with The Parent Trap. The name, which means “grace,” recently started ranking in the 100s for the first time since before 2000.

Another Sleeping Beauty take, Flora is such a delicate, lovely name that has been growing for a few years. In 2019, it hit the charts at #943; by 2024, it ranked #648. Not surprisingly, this name means “flower” or “flowering.”

If you’re looking for a more *unique* Disney-inspired baby name, these options are definitely not topping the charts.

Minnie: This sweet moniker hasn’t been in the top 1000 girl names since at least 2000. It’s a great diminutive for more “formal” names, like Wilhelmina or Amina, but stands alone well. It means “resolute protection.”

Mickey: I think Mickey is just darling, and hasn’t been in the top 1000 boy names since at least 2000 either. It’s so cute and spunky, with a more poignant meaning — “who is like God?”

Wendy: Wendy in Peter Pan was always a childhood favorite, but the name has steadily declined in popularity for decades. It means “friend” or “fair one.”

Rex: The anxious dinosaur in Toy Story is a good, loyal friend (and unintentionally hilarious), but his name hasn’t quite caught on in recent years — despite its regal meaning of “king.” While still among the top 1000 names for boys, Rex sits at #794. In 2020, it was #683.

Ralph: Wreck-It Ralph is so good, and there should honestly just be more Ralphs in the world. But in 2000, the name sat at #584 on the top 1000 boy names before becoming less and less popular and falling off in 2012. It made a comeback into the 900s in 2016, but hasn’t ranked since 2018, when it was #950. If you want a name with a cool meaning, though, look no further — Ralph means “wolf counsel.”

Bert: You know what the world also needs more of? Berts. Specifically, Bert from Mary Poppins, but we’ll take what we can get. This cute name for a little guy has all the vintage vibes, but still feels a little modern and spunky. It’s also plenty unique, not even hitting the top 1000 baby names for boys in at least two decades, and has the lovely meaning of “bright.”