Rock Star Baby Names

Queen has seen a revival in recent times, reaching its record high in 2018 with 280 births — it has remained steady since then. Previously, Queen saw a peak in the 1920s, but its origins go back even further than that. Queen was a noted name among enslaved people in America, along with other royal choices such as Duke, Squire, and Prince.

Used as a first name for a handful of girls every year, Joplin could be seen as a distant cousin of other -lin names, like Caitlin, Brooklyn and Braelynn. We think it works even better as a musical middle name possibility for fans of Janis... or Scott. Both great connections — albeit very different from one another.

Slash is here because model Amber Rose and Def Jam Records exec Alexander AE Edwards named their baby boy Slash Electric Alexander. Is it cool? Or is it violent and terrifying? Or is it both? We're going to go with Door Number 2 and place it in the same category as names like Dagger and Pistol, but we are not models or record execs.

This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

Goldy originated as an affectionate diminutive of the English word 'gold,' symbolizing something precious and valuable. Often used as a nickname, it has evolved into a standalone given name with Yiddish origins particularly used in Jewish communities. The name evokes warmth, brightness, and prosperity through its connection to the precious metal. Goldy has a friendly, cheerful quality that feels both vintage and warmly familiar. While never among the most popular names in the United States or other English-speaking countries, it maintains steady usage within certain cultural communities. The name carries connotations of light, optimism, and value, making it a subtly meaningful choice.