Top Baby Name Trends for 2025—From TV Shows to Cottagecore

Top 20 Trending Baby Names
boys	girls
george	margot
period	Georgia
beckham	miller
Tet	scotty
rocky	andy
Hollis	billy
teddy	Lottie
Boden	goldie
How	Lewis
crew	halli

According to an expert, these baby names are on the rise

Taking a more closer look at these emerging options, she says we can see some common threads beyond the desire to find something small and sweet. Also, he is getting some information from the parents.

Gender-neutral names exist—but with a contemporary twist

A name is not “owned” by any sex or gender. Nevertheless, we generally have common stereotypes about the names given to babies based on a particular gender at birth.

Slagen has recently received several requests for gender-neutral names.

“Pop culture has definitely influenced the rise in gender-neutral names,” she says. “They’re versatile and often feel like a unique choice. Choosing a name commonly used for one gender for the opposite gender.”

But this year, Slagan is noticing a new trend: While she’s often getting requests for gender-neutral names that lean toward the feminine, more parents are asking about names that are more masculine. . For girls, think Drew, Noah, and Dylan. And she’s seeing more parents choose gender-neutral boys’ names for their little ones, like Darcy and Kit.

That said, she wouldn’t be surprised to see more parents lean toward ultra-feminine names for girls, matching the trending names listed above, such as Eloise and Vivian.

Throwback is back

Eloise and Vivian also look vintage. Ditto for names like Louise, Dorothy, Mabel and Maze for girls and Arthur, Archie and Howard for boys. Slagan says expect to see more of these nicknames in 2025. She says these “dated” names sound good now.

“Old names seem timeless and established, but because many of them went out of style, this modern naming feels like a very refreshing option for parents because many of the old names are quite uncommon these days,” says Slagan. Are. “In a way, choosing something from a bygone era feels like you’re avoiding more modern trends. However, vintage options are trending, and some have become quite popular.

In addition to feeling fresh, vintage names often fit into the classic name genre as well. Data from JoJo Maman Babe revealed that 28% of parents removed baby names that sounded too common, but 18% kept names that sounded “too unusual”. At present, the old names are following the same line.

Cottage-core and popular TV shows are big sources of inspiration

Vintage, cottage-core names (inspired by the “aesthetic” leaning toward a pleasant, bucolic way of life) and period-based TV shows like bridgerton And yellowstone Also passing the vibe check for baby name inspiration. Think Robin, Lake, Cove, Kayce, Tate, Daphne and Dutton.

Absolutely, bridgerton This won’t last forever, and social media will likely become central to a new aesthetic. Is it risky?

“Following a trend isn’t necessarily a bad thing,” says Slagen. “You are choosing a choice that society has collectively approved. The problem is that sometimes trends come into fashion quickly and go out of fashion just as quickly.

‘Boomer’ names are not in trend

Just as names are not limited to gender, they are also not limited to generations. However, Slagan believes that names that are common among the boomer generations are not currently popular among prospective parents. These names include Linda, Karen, Gary and Bob.

“Currently, I think a lot of boomer names are in danger of extinction,” says Slagen. “Trends are cyclical, and our association of names with boomers does not match what parents envision as appropriate baby names.”

Then, this era’s “out-of-style” may be the next era’s “old and timeless.”

 

Tips for choosing a baby name

Choosing a baby name can be stressful, whether you want to follow a trend or not. Slagen offered some tips to make this aspect of parenting a little easier.

• Get out the surprise. The surprise of finding out your baby’s gender on their birth date can be fun for some parents. However, “if you’re really struggling with baby names, don’t wait until birth to find out your baby’s gender,” says Slagan.
• Prepare in advance. Parenting isn’t always “instinctive,” despite the idea that your “maternal instincts” will just “kick in.” Ditto for naming the baby. “Don’t assume that the perfect name will suddenly pop into your head the moment your baby is born,” says Slagen. “Go in with a list of some top choices.” None of them are set in stone, but it’s helpful to have favorite ideas.
• Bypass the Reddit rabbit hole. Reddit may have to work hard to determine whether or not your in-laws are toxic, but Slagen isn’t a fan of the nomenclature.’ “There will always be someone who has something negative to say about any name,” she says.

In short, focusing on your own preferences rather than the Internet is probably your best option.

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