Summary
A study by BabyCenter examined names of babies born in 2025 and found certain names are becoming less common in the U.S. Among girls, names like Charleigh and Mckinley are declining, while for boys, names like Kylian and Atharv are dropping. The analysis shows a trend away from non-traditional spellings and trendy names towards more classic choices.
Key Facts
- BabyCenter used data from parents for babies born in 2025 to analyze name trends.
- Charleigh and Mckinley are among girls’ names with the biggest decline in popularity.
- Kylian and Atharv are among boys’ names with the largest drop in popularity.
- There is a trend away from non-traditional spellings like Charleigh and Emmitt.
- Place-inspired names like Malaysia and Boston are losing popularity.
- Names starting with D and K, such as Danielle and Kenna, are trending downward.
- Despite changes, Noah and Olivia remain the most popular names in 2025.
- BabyCenter plans to continue updating its rankings with new data.
