What is a good name for a boy named Zhang: Analysis of popular name trends and meanings in 2024
Recently, discussions about boys’ names have continued to rise across the Internet, especially with the surname “Zhang” being the second most common surname in China. How to choose a name has become the focus of parents’ attention. This article combines the hot search data of the past 10 days to sort out the latest naming trends, cultural meanings and structured data analysis to provide inspiration for parents.
1. Top 10 most searched names on the Internet (data in the past 10 days)
| Ranking | name | search volume | Meaningful keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhang Muyang | 285,000 | sunshine, moisture |
| 2 | Zhang Yichen | 247,000 | light, stars |
| 3 | Zhang Junhao | 192,000 | Steady and magnanimous |
| 4 | Zhang Zirui | 178,000 | wisdom, cleverness |
| 5 | Zhang Zeyu | 156,000 | Tolerance, open-mindedness |
| 6 | Zhang Jingxing | 134,000 | virtue, foresight |
| 7 | Zhang Yunzhou | 119,000 | freedom, ambition |
| 8 | Zhang Mingyuan | 102,000 | Transparency and pattern |
| 9 | Zhang Jiashu | 97,000 | strong, pillar |
| 10 | Zhang Yuan | 85,000 | peace, gift |
2. Three major naming trends in 2024
1.The rise of natural imagery: Names such as "Muyang" and "Yunzhou" reflect contemporary parents' expectations for the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
2.renaissance of traditional culture: The search volume of names originating from "The Book of Songs" and "Chu Ci" increased by 40% year-on-year. For example, "Jingxing" comes from "The Book of Songs·Xiaoya" "The high mountains stop, and the scenery stops".
3.The trend of neutrality is obvious: The toughness of traditional male names has weakened, and soft yet strong names such as "Zi Rui" and "Yuan" are more popular.
3. Zodiac compatibility analysis (2024 Year of the Dragon)
| name type | Reason for adaptation | Representative cases |
|---|---|---|
| with "water" radical | Dragon loves water, symbolizing opportunities | Zhang Zeyu, Zhang Muyang |
| Contains "day" and "month" | Dragons are mythical creatures that require the essence of the sun and moon | Zhang Yichen, Zhang Mingyuan |
| majestic | In line with the image of dragon rising all over the world | Zhang Yunzhou, Zhang Junhao |
4. Survey on parents’ naming concerns
According to the latest questionnaire survey of a maternal and infant platform (sample size: 5,000 people):
| Factors of concern | Proportion | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning auspicious | 68% | "I hope the name will bring good luck to the child" |
| avoid duplication of names | 55% | “I don’t want to use a popular name” |
| Easy to write | 42% | “It is important to write your name easily during the exam” |
| Zodiac compatibility | 37% | "Babies in the Year of the Dragon must have corresponding elements" |
5. Expert advice
1.Vocal matching: The surname Zhang has an open accent, so it is recommended to match it with a close-accented character (such as "Zhang Zirui") to avoid being awkward if the surname is fully open (such as "Zhang Dahai").
2.Avoid homophones: Need to read it several times in Mandarin and dialects. For example, "Zhang Jian" is easily homophoned as "Zhang Jian".
3.Adapt to the times: When considering the applicability of a name in the next 30 years, be careful whether it is too fashionable (such as "Zhang Batian") or outdated (such as "Zhang Fugui").
The statistical period of the data in this article is: March 1st to March 10th, 2024. The data sources include Weibo, Baidu Index, Zhihu Maternal and Infant Topics and other platforms. Naming is the first gift given to a child. I hope every baby with the surname "Zhang" will get a unique and good name.
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