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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Most Popular Baby Boy Names of the Year Are Here — And You'll Be Surprised by What's Trending
If there's one thing that parents have shown, it's that all the "rules" for baby naming have gone out the window. (Good riddance!) Using last names as first names? "Girl" names for boys? Making up your own names? Anything goes! That doesn't mean that within this topsy-turvy world of baby names there aren't patterns to be found. From looking through the data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which keeps track of the most popular baby names in the United States, we can see that parents are still gravitating toward some names more than others. These are some of the trends driving boy names in 2025. From Western monikers to variant spellings, here's what we'll be seeing sewn onto lunchboxes and backpacks in the year to come. Lots of parents are choosing names from words they hear in daily life. There's no hidden meaning there — they just say what they mean! This includes Truce and Chosen, two of the fastest-climbing names of last year; Truce rose a whopping 11,118 places in rank between last year and the year before, so they're taking the list by storm! Other names include Royal, Sincere and Loyal — all good qualities to have. Call it the Yellowstone effect. "One of the biggest trends we'll see for baby boy names in 2025 are 'Country Rebrand' names," says Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of baby-naming site Nameberry, which recently launched its own list of 2025 baby-name trends. "Cowboy-style names have been in fashion this decade, but the cohort of Country Rebrand names goes past last names as first names like Carter and Tate. This new group embraces names that were once considered hokey, like Abner and Hiram; names from non-English cultures like Navarone and Santos and even 'bad boy' country names associated with outlaws like Jessejames." Those who dig the Cowboy Carter vibes can mosey on over and try these Nameberry suggestions on for size. Crockett Enoch Ephraim Harlan Hatcher Huck Jethro Lyle Truett Waylon Looking for more baby girl name inspiration? Check out other Good Housekeeping lists: Nature Baby Names | Disney Baby Names | Indian/Hindu Boy Names | Indian/Hindu Girl Names | Italian Baby Names | Japanese Baby Names | French Baby Names | Hispanic Boy Names | Hispanic Girl Names | Irish Boy Names | Irish Girl Names | Long Names for Boys | Long Names for Girls | Short Names for Boys | Short Names for Girls | Gender-Neutral Names | Western/Cowboy Baby Names | 1920s Names | 1930s Names | 1940s Names | 1950s Names | 1960s Names Whether it's War of the Rohirrim or A Court of Thorns and Roses, something is driving an interest in ethereal, fantastical names. In its round-up of baby name trends, The Bump noted that its own list of fantasy baby names has rocketed up the site's ranks and sits in the top 15 baby name lists of the year. The SSA notes that the names Cassian, Lucien and Azriel — all characters from A Court of Thorns and Roses — are on the list of names that increased most in popularity this year. ACOTAR isn't the only fantasy world inspiring baby names as these can attest. Arthur Auron Bastian Caspian Leif Oz Peregrin Rowan Seifer Wolf If it's not fantasy that's ruling over boys' names, it's sci-fi, with The Bump also reporting an uptick in interest in space-themed names inspired by constellations, planets and basically anything up in the sky. It's a sub-set of a trend we've seen for a while now, which is a rise in nature-inspired names like River or Cove. "Orion increased in popularity on The Bump by about 24 percent," the site reports. "Cassiel spiked 15 percent in 2024, while Jupiter and Venus remain on a slow but steady climb. Finally, the name Nyx (meaning 'night'), sits 41 percent higher than it did last year and will undoubtedly continue to skyrocket in 2025." Look up to these names for more celestial inspiration. Atlas Apollo Castor Cielo Cosmo Elio Leo Mars Sky/Skyler Sol Nameberry invented a term for these made-for-the-moment names: fast fashion names. "Fast Fashion names are modeled on the genuine articles but with a unique twist that references neither the past nor the future but right now," the site reports. "These names do not exist, at least not in their current form, in the established lexicon. Part of the point of Fast Fashion names is varying the spelling, marrying elements from different names, and creating something totally unique that also perfectly captures the current name climate." Many of the top names on the SSA's list of names that increased in popularity fit this bill, including Bryer (which moved up 615 places in rank between this year and last year), Chozen (up 70 places in rank), Kyren (up 135 places) and Jettson (up 212 places). The point of these names is that they're supposed to be bespoke, but here are more for inspiration. Adael Eithan Eyadan Ezrah Jakai Kendry Kyaire Luxton Sevyn Wylder Every year, there's a trend involving not what a name means, but how it sounds. (Remember the year that all boys' names ended with -ias, like Silas, Amias or Elias?) This year, BabyCenter has identified it for boys in its trend report: Names that begin with the letter E. "The unique Emrys took a huge jump up 839 spots, to No. 954 (making its first-ever appearance in the top 1,000 boy names in the U.S.)," the site notes. "Other E names gaining ground are Emir (up 146 to No. 632), Enrique (up 121, to No. 743), Edgar (up 171, to No. 799), Eliseo (up 204, to No. 847) and Eliel (up 185 to No. 824)." These names are rated E for excellent. Easton Elian Elijah Ellis Emiliano Emory Enzo Evander Everett Ezra In order to understand the trends for the next 12 months, you have to know which names are already the most common. The SSA keeps track of which names are the most popular and also which names have experienced the biggest year-over-year gains. Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Henry Mateo Elijah Lucas William Benjamin Levi Ezra Sebastian Jack Truce Colsen Bryer Halo Azaiah Noa Azai Eliam Kolter Eliel Zymir Rocky Evren Kace Kyaire Expect to see a lot more of these next year! You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Newsweek
10-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Most Popular US Baby Names Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its annual list of most popular baby names in the United States for 2024, with Olivia and Liam maintaining their reign as America's top choices for the sixth consecutive year. Alongside the traditional top 10 rankings, the SSA highlighted names showing remarkable gains in popularity, with Truce and Ailany leading these rapidly rising newcomers. Why It Matters Baby naming trends often reflect broader cultural shifts and social values. While established favorites demonstrate Americans' continued preference for familiar yet contemporary names, the rapidly rising newcomers may signal emerging cultural influences and evolving parental preferences across the nation. The annual list traditionally coincides with Mother's Day celebrations, highlighting the connection between this data collection and the important role parents play in their children's early documentation and identity establishment. What To Know The top 10 boys' names for 2024: Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Henry Mateo Elijah Lucas William The top 10 girls' names for 2024: Olivia Emma Amelia Charlotte Mia Sophia Isabella Evelyn Ava Sofia Names Showing the Biggest Jumps in Popularity Top five boys' names with the greatest increase: Truce Colsen Bryer Halo Azaiah Top five girls' names with the greatest increase: Ailany Aylani Marjorie Scottie Analeia According to the SSA, the boys' name Truce, meaning "peace," rose an astonishing 11,118 spots from last year's position to reach number 991 in the overall rankings. For girls, Ailany, which means "chief," topped the list of fastest-rising names. What People Are Saying Social Security Administration statement: "Social Security began compiling the baby's name list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. At the time of a child's birth, parents supply the name to the agency when applying for a child's Social Security card, thus making Social Security America's source for the most popular baby names." Frank Bisignano, Social Security Commissioner: "As Mother's Day nears, we remember the incredible impact that mothers have on our lives. Growing up with a working mom, I witnessed firsthand the dedication, resilience, and balance it takes to juggle both career and family." Sophie Kihm, the editor-in-chief at Nameberry, previously told Newsweek: "Millennial parents, meanwhile, are more likely to go for the more traditional-leaning trends such as Croc names, old-fashioned choices that are so ugly they're beautiful; global Americana names, which are deeply rooted choices with international origins; and country rebrand names, many of which are old-school names being seen through a new lens." A 10 month old baby boy and a 9 month old baby girl sit on the floor close together and play with blocks A 10 month old baby boy and a 9 month old baby girl sit on the floor close together and play with blocks Getty Images What Happens Next The complete list of 1,000 most popular baby names is now available on the Social Security Administration website. The SSA continues to encourage families to apply for their child's Social Security number at birth, noting that this documentation is essential for claiming children as dependents for tax purposes and opening financial accounts in their name.
CNN
18-03-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Truce Shatters: Israel Launching 'Extensive Strikes' In Gaza - CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip - Podcast on CNN Audio
Truce Shatters: Israel Launching 'Extensive Strikes' In Gaza CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip 47 mins Gaza's fragile ceasefire shattered early Tuesday as Israel carried out what it described as extensive strikes across the enclave, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to use 'increasing military strength' against Hamas. 'Tonight we returned to fighting in Gaza,' Defense Minister Israel Katz said.
