Boy Name

Henry is well and truly back in style. The classic returned to the Top 10 in the US in 2021 for the first time in over a century, and as of 2024, sits at Number 6. Like James and Theodore, Henry is a strong, traditional name that also manages to feel stylish and gentle.

Kerby is a masculine name with English origins, derived from place names referring to a settlement near a church (from the Old Norse 'kirkju-byr' meaning 'church village'). Originally a surname, Kerby transitioned to occasional use as a first name in the 20th century. It shares linguistic roots with the more common Kirby. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft consonants and ending 'y' sound. While never reaching widespread popularity, Kerby has maintained consistent though limited usage, particularly in English-speaking countries. It carries associations with small-town charm and straightforwardness, projecting an image of reliability and unpretentiousness.

Miles, which has a permanent veneer of cool thanks to jazz great Miles Davis, is a confident and polished boys' name that's an American classic. Always ranking in the US Top 1000, it's been drifting up the charts for the past half century and now ranks at its highest point ever, in the Top 50.