No one can deny the importance of choosing a baby name that you love for your son or daughter. Some baby names have stood the test of time while others seem to be on the verge of extinction. And though you should never say never, it looks like we probably won't see these 21 names at the top of baby name lists anytime soon ... which means they just might be the perfect choice if you want to make sure no one else in your kid's class has his or her name!
21 Baby Names That Are Going To Disappear In 2017
By
Missy aka Tizzy in
Amazing
On 25th December 2016
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#1 Heather
Once very popular during the '70s, Heather appears to be on the road to extinction -- possibly due to its overuse.
#2 Mike
Apparently not too many people want to "be like Mike" anymore, as this common short name will likely not be used much in the New Year.
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#3 Kristen
There are so many people we know (okay, friends in our head) with the name Kristen. Kristen Wiig. Kristen Bell. Kristen Stewart. Kristen Johnston. And yet, the name Kristen is one that's slated to disappear in 2017. Looks like this baby name peaked in the '80s and continues to trend on the decline.
#4 Denise
Although most of us know a Denise or two in our lives, this is one baby name that isn't being used much today. The feminine form of Dennis, which hails from the Greek Dionysios, Denise is no longer making waves as a popular first name.
#5 Randall
Randall has always been one of our favorite baby names and for good reason. (It's so strong and handsome.) Too bad it looks like moms and dads are shying away from it as an option for their child.
#6 Cindy
What's not to love about the name Cindy? Aside from being adorable, this pet form for the classic Cynthia has been losing steam for some time now, as Cindy was once a popular baby name option in the '60s
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#7 Bailey
There's a pretty good chance that you let out an "Aww" when you saw this baby name, righhht? Bailey is a cute unisex name choice that is no longer popular.
#8 Renee
Perhaps this French name will take a page from its Latin roots and be "reborn" again. Renee makes this list as a baby name set to vanish in 2017. This feminine alternative to the masculine Rene was popular in the '60s, but doesn't seem like it's appealing to parents anymore.
#9 Gretchen
Many would consider Gretchen to be a traditional baby name that's memorable and quite loving. Sadly, its popularity has waned over time.
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#10 Ross
We hate to say it, but we haven't heard of any friends naming their babies Ross recently -- though he will forever be one of our favorite characters on the hit show Friends.
#11 Carrie
As a playful alternative to Caroline, Carrie was a go-to baby name during the 1880s. While the pet name did see a bit of reprieve throughout the years, it's one that's slated to disappear from the top of our baby name lists come next year.
#12 Dion
Coming from the Latin Dio, the baby Dion name did not see much popularity until the 1970s. There was a jolt of admiration for this title in the '80s, but it doesn't look like parents are looking to Dion for inspiration in 2017.
#13 Kathleen
Aww, this one breaks our hearts. Kathleen is such a beautiful baby name, derived from the Irish CaitlÃn that means "pure." Though it was once popular during the '50s, it doesn't seem like moms and dads will be flocking to this once beloved title.
#14 Sheila
Sheila was a kick-ass baby name during the '60s, but it looks like moms and dads are moving on to other options.
#15 Sharon
Sharon is a vintage name with luster. It was once a top option during the 1940s.
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#16 Tori
Nicknames are pretty catchy, which is why we're kinda bummed to hear Tori is on the way out. An alternative to Victoria, this title was a huge hit during the 1990s.
#17 Britney
Seeing the name Britney probably makes you think about pop icon Britney Spears. It's a catchy baby name that has a ton of spunk and so much character.
#18 Brenda
Brenda reminds us of a certain brunette we loved (and sometimes didn't) on the '90s hit show Beverly Hills, 90210. It also happens to be a baby name that was wildly popular in the 1950s. Although Brenda appears to be fading to the background as a top baby name choice, we will forever appreciate the feels it gives us.
#19 Anita
Who wouldn't love to have a name that's associated with being "full of grace"? That's what Anita represents. It doesn't look like this baby name is quite popular anymore (it was in the '50s), as fewer and fewer families appear to be using it.
#20 Susan
Susan comes from the Hebrew shÅshannÄh ("a lily," "a rose") that was a common baby name choice during the '50s. We love memorable women named Susan who came before us -- like Susan B. Anthony and Susan Sontag -- and helped to pave the way for equal rights.
#21 Pamela
Last, but certainly not least, is dear Pamela. This name has seen a refresh in the pronunciation department over the centuries (from pam-EE-lah to pah-MEL-lah) with the greatest interest for Pamela occurring in the 1950s. Even though we'll likely say goodbye to Pamela in 2017, if you happen to come across one, don't automatically call her Pam.
