The Markle Effect? Meghan Jumps 701 Spots On 2018 U.S. Baby Name List

The 2018 top baby name list is out, and one name jumped a whopping 701 spots up the list — Meghan! Could it be that American parents were inspired by Meghan Markle and her royal wedding? Click through the gallery for all the info — and the details on some other Kardashian and Game of Thrones-inspired baby names.

The Markle Effect? Meghan Jumps 701 Spots On 2018 U.S. Baby Name List

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In 2017, Meghan was 1,404 on the list of most popular girls’ names.

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But in 2018, it landed at 703. The 701-spot jump was the largest for any name for either gender.

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Last year, the Duchess of Sussex made headlines around the world for her royal wedding and pregnancy, and it seems she inspired a lot of parents-to-be.

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On the boy side, Saint was the name with the second-highest jump in popularity. Perhaps parents liked what Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their son Saint, 3. It sits at 859 on the list.

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Archie, the name Meghan and Prince Harry chose for their new baby boy, rose 178 spots last year to 992. Next year, it might climb even higher thanks to the baby’s influence.

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A few Game of Thrones names also made the list. Khaleesi, the title used by Emilia Clarke’s character, rose 82 spots to 549.

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Arya — played by Maisie Williams — rose to 119.

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What do you think of the Markle bump? Sound off in the comments!

In 2017, Meghan was 1,404 on the list of most popular girls’ names.

Photo credit: INSTARImages

But in 2018, it landed at 703. The 701-spot jump was the largest for any name for either gender.

Photo credit: INSTARImages

Last year, the Duchess of Sussex made headlines around the world for her royal wedding and pregnancy, and it seems she inspired a lot of parents-to-be.

Photo credit: MEGA

On the boy side, Saint was the name with the second-highest jump in popularity. Perhaps parents liked what Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their son Saint, 3. It sits at 859 on the list.

Photo credit: MEGA

Archie, the name Meghan and Prince Harry chose for their new baby boy, rose 178 spots last year to 992. Next year, it might climb even higher thanks to the baby’s influence.

Photo credit: MEGA

A few Game of Thrones names also made the list. Khaleesi, the title used by Emilia Clarke’s character, rose 82 spots to 549.

Photo credit: MEGA

Arya — played by Maisie Williams — rose to 119.

Photo credit: MEGA

What do you think of the Markle bump? Sound off in the comments!

Photo credit: MEGA