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Why do young people like to give their children such ostentatious silly names?

Such as Taylor, Deliah and Callum? I agree that there are too many people called David, Paul and Mark but there is a limit to how unique a name can be before it becomes obvious they're trying to hard to make a point. Have the time I fear they've been influenced by social media.

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AmmieBell · 18-21, F

All culture is influenced by media, though. The "common" names you listed are Biblical- they were given so frequently because they were known so widely. I don't see an issue with unique names tbh- why would I want my kid to go by "Alyssa B" In school instead of just her first name if possible. We live in a culture now where unique names are popular- so just like when the masses were named after Biblical figures based on that culture, names are now shifting with culture. Nothing wrong with people having different preferences. My name is Camellia, which is a flower- but I have never had to go by "Camellia B" or met another Camellia. And I like it that way.
The only issue I have is when parents give their kids a name without considering how it will make the kid feel. I had a kid at my church that was named "Lukas Sky-walker", and he got teased to no end. So while I think it is okay to have your own preferences based on culture, you need to name your kid with the realization that this is a name they need to be able to peacefully exist with.