January is a month filled with hope, promise, optimism, and hard work. It's a wintry month best known for New Year's resolutions, first quarter goal-setting, and empty calendars just waiting to be filled with ambitious notes and social plans. And that's no surprise given that in astrology, the sun travels through both driven earth sign Capricorn (from December 22-January 19) and innovative air sign Aquarius (from January 30-February 18). The industrious, forward-thinking tone of this season is sure to leave its impression on babies born throughout the first month of the year. Research has even shown that January-born babies are more likely to be at the top of their professional game.
A study of birth date data on CEOs from S&P 500 companies from 1992 to 2009 found that January is among the top five CEO-producing birth months, accounting for over 10 percent of CEOs. They also have good luck in the health department, as research on nearly 2 million people born between 1900 and 2000 concluded that being born in January poses little added risk when it comes to developing diseases throughout life. And as if that wasn't enough, they're also more likely to be famous, according to a study that said January-born kiddos are more creative and seem to possess superior problem-solving skills compared to peers born during other months.
There's much to be said for welcoming a baby in January. The joy and hopefulness that the dawn of a new year brings is wonderful in and of itself, but bringing a new addition home is sure to feel like a wonderfully heartwarming way to usher in another 12-month cycle. Parents of January-born boys are undoubtedly determined to land on a baby name that will suit their new bundle — and perhaps even nod to this special time of year during which he made his entrance to the world. Here are 20 inspiring baby name options for boys born in January.
HARRY
Meaning "estate ruler," Harry could also nod to famous Aquarius Harry Styles, born on February 1.
JUSTIN
The popular boy name Justin means "fair, righteous," and is also the moniker of Aquarian Justin Timberlake, born on January 31.
BENJAMIN
Benjamin means "son of the right hand," and also brings to mind famous Capricorn and US Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, who was born on January 17.
JEROME
Perfect for an intellectually curious Aquarius boy, Jerome is a nod to St. Jerome, the patron saint of students, librarians, and archaeologists.
NAVIN
Meaning "new, novel," Navin is fitting for a boy welcomed during the first month of the year.
CRAIG
The Scottish Gaelic name Craig means "rugged rocks," bringing to mind the steadfast goat symbolism of Capricorn.
ETHAN
Meaning steadfast, firmness, and long-lived, Ethan is a fitting choice for a diligent Capricorn baby boy.
WOLF
Wolf, which is of German origin, brings to mind a fierce animal that isn't afraid of the harshest mid-winter.
GILES
Meaning "a young goat," Giles — of British origin — suits a Capricorn boy.
ISAAC
Meaning "laughter," Isaac is a Hebrew baby boy's name that could also pay tribute to January 4-born physicist Isaac Newton.
NICHOLAS
The Greek baby name Nicholas means "people of victory," fitting of a humanitarian Aquarian-born boy.
XAVIER
Meaning "new house or bright," Xavier — of Basque or Arabic origin — definitely fits a boy born at the dawn of a new year.
CAELUM
Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the Greek god of the sky. Caelum was his Roman counterpart — and could make for an interesting baby boy name.
PATRICK
Derived from Latin, Patrick means "a patrician, a nobleman." It could also pay tribute to January 13-born, Capricorn actor Patrick Dempsey.
JANUS
Janus is the god of the doorway in Roman mythology. Its tie-in to January? The doorway to the new year.
BRADLEY
Born on January 5, Bradley Cooper has helped popularize this name, which means "dweller at the broad wood."
LEBRON
Lebron, of French origin, means "brown-haired one," and definitely brings to mind the basketball superstar and Capricorn LeBron James.
LIAM
The Irish name Liam means "a strong-willed warrior" or "resolute protection," making it a perfect choice for a Capricorn-born baby boy — and nod to actors Liam Neeson and Liam Hemsworth (born on January 13).
REUEL
Reuel is the middle name of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, who was born on January 3.
Pin It!
Add this graphic to your Pinterest boards for getting ideas for baby boy names born in Jan
