It’s a success for television — and for baby-naming.
Based on the Social Security Administration, the “fastest rising” boys’ names heading into 2023 were “Dutton” and “Kayce” — inspired by the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone.”
Within the show, Dutton is the surname of the fictional family who owns the Yellowstone ranch in Montana. The blockbuster series depicts the generations of Duttons living on the land for the reason that 1800s and their battles to maintain the ranch.
Kevin Costner plays John Dutton, the patriarch of the family and the sixth generation to run the ranch, and Luke Grimes plays his son, Kayce Dutton.
It’s not unusual for popular culture to influence popular baby names, with parenting website Nameberry predicting the highest 23 baby names of 2023 could be influenced by celebrities like Billie Eilish, Dolly Parton and Scarlett Johansson.
The SSA has been compiling baby name lists since 1997.
“Identical to your name, Social Security is with you from day one. One in all the primary things parents do for his or her newborn is get them a Social Security number. That makes Social Security the last word source for the preferred baby names every year!” said Kilolo Kijakazi, acting commissioner of Social Security.
“And similar to a reputation, Social Security is with you thru life’s journey,” Kijakazi added.
The highest five fastest-rising boys’ names in 2022 were:
- Dutton
- Kayce
- Chosen
- Khaza
- Eithan
The highest five fastest-rising girls’ names in 2022 were:
- Wrenlee
- Neriah
- Arlet
- Georgina
- Amiri
The highest 10 boys’ names in 2022 were:
- Liam
- Noah
- Oliver
- James
- Elijah
- William
- Henry
- Lucas
- Benjamin
- Theodore
The highest 10 girls’ names in 2022 were:
- Olivia
- Emma
- Charlotte
- Amelia
- Sophia
- Isabella
- Ava
- Mia
- Evelyn
- Luna
The SSA said that the boy’s name Liam has topped its list for six years running, adding that Luna hit the ladies’ top 10 for the primary time.
“Yellowstone,” created by Taylor Sheridan, inspired spin-offs which included the prequels “1883” and “1923” — featuring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford — in addition to the upcoming series “Bass Reeves.”
The “Yellowstone” spinoff “1883” goes back in time to when the Dutton family settled on the land that may grow to be Yellowstone ranch, while “1923” picks up the story 40 years later because the family faces famine and disease.
The beleaguered hit series has starred Costner, Grimes, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser and is set to wrap with the second half of Season 5 this summer.
The show is riding off into the sunset as creator Sheridan has faced accusations of “ridiculous” spending.
It has also been hog-tied by an alleged feud between him and Costner that has led to claims that the previous’s “ego” was getting in the best way of production and that the latter’s schedule moreover hampered filming.
