Beyonce's album <em>Cowboy Carter</em> cracked open the country music genre and helped to redefine and diversify an American classic. Much like country music, country baby names  are moving away from the American West and the Rugged Cowboy, to embrace classic names that might have once felt outdated, or those that celebrate outlaws, farming culture, and the diverse population of the country. 

Country Rebrand 

With the stylish Ro- sound of Rowan, Ronan, and Roman, with the surname style of Brody, Banks, and Brooks, Rowe is a succinct, one syllable name to watch out for. A variation of Rowan or Roland, it may also be an English last name referring to a row of hedges or houses.

Rowe

This name is closely identified with Emmylou Harris, the singer who gives dignity to an old-style combo name. There were over 60 baby girls named Emmylou in the US last year, due the the popularity of all names Em-related and the stylish middle name Lou.

Emmylou

Beyonce's album Cowboy Carter cracked open the country music genre and helped to redefine and diversify an American classic. Much like country music, country baby names  are moving away from the American West and the Rugged Cowboy, to embrace classic names that might have once felt outdated, or those that celebrate outlaws, farming culture, and the diverse population of the country.  (Page 5)