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Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Baby names at risk of extinction in the UK as royal-related monikers quickly fall out of fashion - is YOURS on the list?
The baby names rapidly falling out of favour with new parents have been revealed - with a once-popular royal moniker becoming obsolete. For the girls, Jamie is going out of trend the quickest while Jamal is at risk of going extinct for the boys. Each year, baby name database BabyCentre releases its list of the 1,000 most popular names given to children in the previous 12 months - as well as which ones had the most dramatic decline in the ranks. Remy, Liv, Karina and Belle are fading into obscurity for the girls while Emmery, Taylor, Esteban and Idris aren't doing well with the boys. Naming babies after members of the royal family seems to be becoming a thing of the past as Anne, Phillip, Albert and Edward all fell more than 100 places. Catherine took the biggest hit dropping 221 spots in the baby name ranks over the past year. Analia, Erin, Bristol, Lilia, Faye and Remington were among the girl's names that saw the steepest decline. For the boys, monikers becoming unfashionable included Cannon, Camilo, Matthias, Aziz and Louie. Boy names ending in 'aden' such as have been steadily falling in recent years with Jaden dropping 162 spots despite its popularity in the early noughties. Similarly, 80s and 90s names are steadily declining in prominence. Jamie had a secured spot in the top 100 girl's names from 1974 until 1996 but lost a whopping 320 spots in 2024 and other millennial names like Erin, Kelsey, Chelsea, Kendra, and Alexis are following suit. Taylor was a top-100 boy's name from 1988 until 1997 but is now slowly making its way out of the popular 1,000, falling 199 places. Nicknames, like Ellie, Leo, and Max hold positions in the 2024 top 100 however, other other abbreviations are on the way out. While Olivia has been in the number one girl's name for the past four years, Liv is down by a huge 257 spots. Billy, Katie, Danny and Andy are all other nicknames that are quickly falling off the ranks. There are some names that are at no risk of fading away with Olivia for the girls and Noah for the boys - both of which have held a place in the top two for five years. Previously, Baby name consultant SJ Strum revealed which male monikers were the least popular and most disliked in the UK. The name Roger - which has German heritage - was among some of the most disliked baby names in England and Wales. Less than ten babies were given the name last year despite it being hugely popular in the past, according to research by Etsy. It's also bad news for Phils and Wolfgangs - which were both unpopular names last year. Other names on the list are Steve, Colin and Craig, while Derek, Gareth and Tyrone shortly followed behind as some of the most disliked options. SJ Strum, author of Baby Name Envy, told the Metro: 'Name trends are constantly evolving over time, and these names in particular have seen a big decline in recent years. 'Notably, many of these we often think of as 'Dad' names, as a result of them being so popular in the 80s and 90s. 'Now, new parents are searching for more playful and creative names that have unique meanings. We're also seeing an 'upcycling' trend emerge, with more people putting a twist on traditional names. For example, 'Steve', which was once popular for men, is now being adapted to 'Stevie' for a baby girl.' Etsy's research found that parents can be 'put off' by certain baby names if they are overused or if a friend has already taken it to name their child. The company also found that Britons are 25 per cent more likely to name their baby after their grandmother rather than their grandfather. Donald, Barry, Bill, Dale, Gordon and Esteban are other monikers that parents have fallen out of love with, according to the language learning software Babbel. The company analysed all the baby names recorded between 1914 and 1994 in the UK and reported the monikers that haven't made the cut since the mid-90s. Nigel, Melvyn, Norman, Rodney, Trevor and Horace are also proving to be very unpopular choices.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Biggest baby name trends of 2025 revealed
The Brief Names like Sabrina, Britney, and Shania are climbing the charts, reflecting a wave of nostalgia among today's parents. Names tied to brands and wealth, like Tiffany, Bentley, Lux, and Cash, are also trending up for boys and girls. Bird names like Raven and Dove are rising, along with film-inspired names like Anora and Cynthia following the 2025 Oscars. From birds to movies to the '90s generation, a lot of things are influencing 2025 baby names. BabyCenter gathered baby names from hundreds of thousands of parents who register their babies' names on the BabyCenter app. The parenting company found that '90s girls' names are back in style. By the numbers BabyCenter revealed that Sabrina is having a moment, rising 19 spots to No. 323. Nineties chart-toppers Britney and Shania are also on the rise again at No. 3,958 (up more than 1,200 spots) and No. 1,915 (up more than 800 spots), respectively. Kelsey, Briana and Diana are making their way back up the ranks, too. The data found that parents are also looking to luxury brands for baby name inspiration. By the numbers Tiffany and Bentley have risen for girls to No. 822 and No. 2,035, and Manolo (Blanik) and Laurent (like Yves Saint Laurent) are up for boys, to No. 1,903 and No. 6,518. Word names that exude wealth and luxury are on the rise, too. Lux and Treasure are rising for both boys and girls. In addition, Cash is up 11 spots for boys to No. 314, and Emerald has risen 86 spots for girls to No. 544. Dig deeper NFL star Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany named their daughter Golden earlier this year, and actor Rupert Grint – best known as Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" movies – named his daughter Goldie. Names inspired by birds are also taking flight among BabyCenter parents. By the numbers Robin is gaining popularity as a gender-neutral name, and for girls, Raven has risen 39 spots. For boys, Callum – which comes from the Latin word for dove – has risen 21 spots and Jay is up 41 spots. Dig deeper Dove gets a special mention, too: It's been on an upward trajectory ever since Disney Channel star Dove Cameron had her breakout roles in the show Liv and Maddie in 2013. This year, she's releasing a new album – and her name has risen 717 spots. Actress Cameron Diaz also named her daughter Cardinal last year. By the numbers Anora didn't just rake in the Academy Awards at the Oscars this year: It's also a rising star in baby names. The name Anora has jumped up 1,105 spots for girls so far this year, ranking No. 2,291. At the Oscars, Adrien Brody won best actor for his role in "The Brutalist," and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actor for his role in "A Real Pain," Both naumes are up this year. And there's more: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo's name is defying gravity, rising 204 spots to No. 1,089. Big picture view Last month, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) released its annual lists of the most popular baby names for boys and girls, and the top looked a lot like last year's lists. RELATED: Top baby names of 2024: Official list from Social Security Administration By the numbers The boys' top 10 names were all the same, just in a slightly different order. Meanwhile, the only new name on the girls' top name list was "Sofia," which knocked "Luna" out of the ranking. "Luna" dropped to the No. 13 spot. The Source BabyCenter's baby name data is volunteered by parents who enter their babies' names in real time, revealing a live look at which names are the most popular. Rankings for this article are current as of June 2, 2025.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Top 10 Trending Baby Names of 2025, According to Google
From Aria to Zion, expectant parents search from A-Z and every letter in between to find the perfect baby name. The first place they often turn? Google, of course. Google has released the top-searched baby names so far this year. The list is based on Google search data between Jan. 1 and May 27, 2025. 'What the list does represent is curiosity — names that intrigue us,' baby name consultant Sherri Suzanne tells noting that most-searched names don't always become the most popular names. 'Many times, the searches are triggered by names in popular culture. For example, Athena likely become more interesting when Princess Beatrice of England named her daughter Athena this year. In an instant, a name in the news or entertainment can pique interest.' Suzanne is the founder of My Name for Life and a New York-based baby name consultant who provides hand-picked name recommendations for parents-to-be around the world. Suzanne's clients have chosen names for their children that appear on Google's trending list. "One or two, such as Sutton, I have recommended myself to parents recently because it matched their style," she says. "Others have been on parents' lists for quite a while and are already very popular." Amelia and Theodore, both on Google's list, were among the top 10 most popular baby names of 2024. Here are the top 10 trending baby names of 2025: Sutton Theodore Sadie Amelia Athena Aria Violet Zion Milo Lincoln An expert predicts future name trends 'Cool' baby names for your little trendsetter 255 vintage baby names with timeless appeal Parents who Google these particular baby names, Suzanne said, are likely looking for different things. "Theodore, Sadie, Amelia, Violet and Milo are all vintage names that have returned in the 21st century. Parents who appreciate fine antique names might be looking up these." Names like Athena and Aria might appeal to "parents looking for feminine names that have been underused and feel a bit more 'original,'" Suzanne told TODAY. She points out, however that both Athena and Aria are now top 100 names, so "parents' curiosity is changing that." Names like Sutton and Lincoln, she said, "represent a modern trend toward surnames as first names. Surnames are a rich source of new first names in English-speaking countries." A name like Zion used to appeal mostly to "parents with strong spiritual ties," as Zion has relevance to multiple cultures and religions," Suzanne said. "However, in recent years, it also satisfies today's interest in lesser-used biblical names and terms. Ezekiel, Adriel and Zion have joined standards like Noah and Elijah." This article was originally published on
