Sometimes it’s hard for me to accept the fact that my baby is going to be a year old already. Both of my girls are growing so fast. The old saying about time flying really is true.
Both of my girls also have timeless, yet popular with a twist, names. My older daughter was named after my grandmother, right as grandma-chic was making a comeback. I had no idea her name would be in the Top Ten for the next decade. My baby’s name is much lower in the Top 100, but with multiple spellings which ultimately ranks it higher than face value.
Choosing the perfect baby name is both exciting and overwhelming. Ryan and I had the hardest time agreeing on a name for the baby. He liked boring names. He told me that my names weren’t real names. Every year, trends shift, and 2025 will be no exception. Modern parents are leaning toward meaningful, unique, and culturally rich names.
Whether you’re looking for timeless classics, modern favorites, or gender-neutral options, this post will help you discover the top baby names for 2025. I’ve carefully curated these lists after spending far too long looking for a baby name for my own little bundle.
Predicting the baby names for 2025 involves analyzing trends from recent years, pop culture, and social media. Based on hundreds of hours doom scrolling, here are some of my totally unhinged predicted trends:
Virtues Names: Names that express moral standards
- Charity
- Creed
- Grace
- Kash
- Loyal
- Luxury
- Mercy
- Noble
- Trinity
- Verity
Global Americana: Names with international flair
- Akira
- Avani
- Casper
- Chiara
- Eleni
- Elio
- Ewan
- Galilea
- Guilia
- Livia
- Mateo
- Santino
- Sofia
- Viola
- Ximena
Country Rebrand: Classic country names with a modern twist
- Abilene
- Abner
- Bryson
- Clover
- Kolton
- Coy
- Crockett
- Daisy
- Dottie
- Elsie
- Gunnar
- Henry
- Kota
- Magnolia
Role Reversal: Names that are traditionally boy’s name but growing as a girl’s name
- Bennett
- Charlie
- Drew
- Elliott
- Frankie
- Reese
- Scottie
- Stevie
- Wyatt
Celebrity Inspired: Names that were used by a celebrity recently
- Bradshaw
- Bryn
- Meadow
- Rome
- Ruby
- Sol
- Shepherd
- Townes
- Whimsy
Safe Haven Names: Names that evoke peace and safety
- Amani
- Arcadia
- Avalon
- Bliss
- Callum
- Casimir
- Clemintyne
- Concord
- Dove
- Pax
- River
- Sage
Ultra-Feminine Names: Names that celebrate femininity
- Adelaide
- Beatrix
- Collette
- Dorothea
- Evangeline
- Fleur
- Gwendolyn
- Henrietta
- Isadora
- Josephine
- Juliette
- Lilah
- Lucille
- Ophelia
- Vivienne
Bohemian Names: Vintage, earthy, and hippie-inspired names
- Birdie
- Coral
- Honey
- Indigo
- Iris
- Lennon
- Luna
- Lyra
- Marlow
- Poppy
- Prairie
- Flynn
- Piper
- Thatcher
- Violet
- Willow
Word-Style Names: Names that use words as inspiration
- Aria
- Crew
- Indie
- Ember
- Navy
- Nova
- Remi
- Rhode
- River
- Sage
- Saylor
- Stone
- Story
- Woods
- Wren
Retro Revivals: Classic names that are making a comeback,
- Ada
- Archie
- Arthur
- Atticus
- Daphne
- Edmund
- Estelle
- Ezra
- Hank
- Inez
- Louisa
- Margaret
- Margaux
- Silas
- Theo
Keep in mind that these are predicted trends, and the actual top 100 names for 2025 may vary. I have no way of actually knowing what will be popular or not.
Baby names are so hard to choose, trust me. If you wanna read more, check out this previous blog post: Top Baby Names of 2022. My biggest tip for choosing a name is to categorize the names you like, and go from there. Whether you prefer traditional or trendy, the most important thing is finding a name that feels right.
Happy baby name hunting!
