Baby names on brink of extinction in 2025 - including once-loved vintage classic
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As we enter a new year, many parents-to-be will be eagerly drawing up lists of names with plenty of fashionable monikers to choose from. However, there are a few once-popular names which you likely won't see as the 2025 birth announcements begin. The latest list of the top 100 baby names for boys and girls has been released, and - although longtime favourites Olivia and Muhammad still dominate the top positions - there are certainly a few surprises in store.
According to the latest BabyCentre data, the charming classics Margot and Gabriella have made their girls' top 100 debut, landing at 88 and 99, bringing a touch of sophistication to the list. But while new top choices rise, we've also seen others fall.
Much like its celestial meaning, the formerly on-trend Nova soared as a star on the rise in 2023, twinkling at spot number 94. However, it's now blinked out of the charts, for now at least, having dropped out of the top 100 altogether. The lovely Lilly, a sweet choice for generations, has also suffered the same fate. While the Lily spelling continues to bloom, the double L spelling has now wilted. Over on the boys' side, longtime top 100 choice Jason has plummeted and is nowhere to be seen on this year's list.
Faye Mingo, Chief Marketing Officer at BabyCentre, said: "The top names for both boys and girls have remained largely consistent with last year’s picks, but a few notable trends have emerged. Surname-inspired names for boys like Hunter and Harrison are on the rise, and there’s a trend of girls' names ending in 'a,' like favourites Olivia and Amelia.
