In the event you’re feeling impressed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s beautiful efficiency of an Oz-inspired medley to open the 2025 Academy Awards present … and even feeling somewhat disillusioned in Depraved shedding out in a few of the main classes—you are seemingly an enormous fan of the movie. And pleasure is already constructing for the second installment later this yr.
However would you contemplate naming your child after the characters within the movie? Seems, there’s curiosity and rising traits in Depraved-impressed child names. Specialists from Attraction Tickets checked out these traits and shared the findings with Dad and mom.
The Most ‘Depraved’ Names for 2026
The information crew from Attraction Tickets used a strategy that features present U.S. child title rankings from the Social Safety Administration (SSA). Additionally they analyzed what they name “real-time” child title curiosity knowledge from the web site Nameberry. From there, they checked out which names are rising and made their very own predictions about the place the names will rank in 2026.
Listed below are the Depraved names trying to make their mark within the coming yr.
Elphie
It is not Elphaba however her nickname, Elphie, that takes the highest spot. In response to Attraction Tickets, Elphie has seen a 97% enhance in curiosity not too long ago. The specialists say the title hasn’t been on the highest 1,000 child names record, however they’re predicting it is going to seem in 952nd place by 2026.
Nessarose
Elphaba’s sister Nessarose is available in second with a 65% enhance in curiosity. The title has additionally not been ranked within the U.S., however the specialists predict it might hit 968th place by 2026.
In its place, you could possibly additionally see the title Nessa make an impression. (Extra on this in a bit.)
Dorothy
Whereas synonymous with the world of Oz, Dorothy is not particularly part of Depraved. However the title is seeing a little bit of a resurgence because of the recognition of the movie.
Dorothy is at present ranked 467th on the SSA’s hottest child names record within the U.S., however has a 32% enhance in curiosity. It is a traditional title that would make an enormous comeback. In response to Attraction Tickets, it might rise to 356th place by 2026.
Nessa
Whereas additionally not rating within the high 1,000 names, Nessa is gaining in recognition because of Nessarose, talked about above. The information exhibits a 27% enhance in curiosity, placing Nessa able to be on the 767th place by 2026. Nessa is already a preferred nickname for ladies with the complete names of Vanessa or Jeanessa.
Elphaba
The title of Depraved’s protagonist already has the 969th spot in the case of recognition on Nameberry, however it isn’t ranked on the SSA’s record of high 1,000 names. After all, the favored character has sparked an 18% curiosity within the title. Projections present it reaching the 976th place subsequent yr.
Fiyero
The primary title of a male character exhibits up on the record at quantity six. Galinda’s love has proven a 14% enhance in curiosity. It is projected to hit the 993rd place in 2026, and the most well-liked Depraved-inspired boys title.
Galinda
Be aware that it is Galinda (the character’s authentic title) that makes the record, and never Glinda (because the character modifications her title to). The title has seen a 12% development not too long ago. However it’s projected to pop into the highest 1,000 at 994th place subsequent yr.
Cynthia
The one non-character title on Attraction Tickets’ record, Cynthia ranks 873rd within the U.S. amongst ladies’ names. After all it is as a result of recognition of actress Cynthia Erivo who performs Elphaba. There may be average curiosity within the title now with a 3% enhance. However the specialists predict that to alter subsequent yr with the title rising to 568th place on the record.
Different ‘Depraved’ Names
By the best way, there have been names that truly noticed a lower in curiosity, or no change. These names embrace Ariana, Emerald, Elfie, Glinda, Glenda, Oz, West, and Boq. Nevertheless, the title Ariana is predicted to be the Depraved-inspired title to succeed in the best rating subsequent yr. The specialists predict it is going to attain 305th place within the high 1,000 names.
States That May See the Most ‘Depraved’ Child Names
In response to Attraction Tickets, its forecasting is targeted on knowledge throughout the nation. However there are specific states the place Depraved has seen extra search curiosity than others. Looks as if probably the most Depraved followers are positioned in these 5 states:
- Utah
- Delaware
- New Hampshire
- Minnesota
- Idaho