As 2025 approaches, predictions about the most popular baby names are already stirring excitement among expectant parents. A recent study by JoJo Maman Bébé highlights that a significant portion of UK parents, 26%, worry about future regret when choosing their child’s name, while 24% struggle to settle on one.
The study also revealed that nearly 37% of parents prioritize names that are easy to pronounce and spell. Furthermore, 36% of parents admitted to changing their child’s name after birth. Collaborating with baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, JoJo Maman Bébé explored the baby name trends for 2024 and offered predictions for 2025.
Top Baby Names for 2024
The following names are gaining popularity in 2024, with some continuing their rise in 2025:
Boy Names
George
Cal
Beckham
Tate
Rocky
Hollis
Teddy
Boden
Casey
Crew
Girl Names
Margot
Georgia
Miller
Scottie
Andie
Billie
Lottie
Goldie
Louise
Hallie
What Baby Names Will Be Popular in 2025?
Looking ahead to 2025, short and simple names are expected to lead the trends. According to Colleen Slagen, names with one or two syllables and three to four letters will be especially popular for both boys and girls. Names like Cal, Mack, Vann, and Case are predicted for boys, while Navy, Indy, Drew, and Reya are expected for girls.
Short names often feature softer endings, and Slagen notes that names ending in “o” for boys, such as Milo and Hugo, and those ending in “a” for girls, like Margot and Eloise, will remain in demand. These names are seen as gentle yet stylish, contrasting with more modern-sounding names like Banks and Knox.
Another notable trend for 2025 is the rise of “My Best Friend’s Dad” names, such as Scottie, Tommie, Markie, Mickey, and Billie. Gender-neutral names are also on the rise, with names like Darcy and Kit being increasingly popular for boys.
Vintage Names Gaining Popularity
Vintage names are making a comeback. For girls, names like Louise, Dorothy, Mabel, and Maisie are rising in popularity. For boys, Arthur, Archie, and Howard are trending, with Judith and Reggie also becoming more common.
Names That Could Become Extinct
Despite some names’ continued popularity, there are also names that experts predict could fade into obscurity. These include:
Jeff
Linda
Kathy
Karen
Gary
Tiffany
Caitlin
Courtney
Greg
As baby naming trends shift, some classic names may gradually be replaced by newer choices, while others will remain beloved staples for years to come.
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