These are 2025’s most popular baby names - you won’t believe number one

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Mothers and fathers-to-be have been opting for more unique names for their babies in recent years. Inspiration may be taken from exotic locations, precious gems, or even celebrities.Harper, which is the name of David and Victoria Beckham’s daughter, was high on the list of popular baby names in 2024, alongside “Maverick” and “Nova”.However, recent data collected by Not On The High Street suggests that this trend may be on the decline, with more traditional, ‘old-fashioned’ names taking over the more unconventional.In response, the gifting market place created a list of what they predict will be the top 10 most popular baby names this year, based on data taken from the lead-up to 2025.The most popular name for a girl in 2025 is Amelia, closely followed by Florence, which confirms that more traditional names are definitely on the rise.

The most popular name for boys followed a similar pattern, with Oliver clinching the top spot. This is followed by Charlie which has become a unisex name over the years and could be used for either a girl or boy.

Baby names are often inspired by celebrities and their offspring, and this could definitely be the case again in 2025.Celebrities including Amelia Dimoldenberg and Florence Pugh have been having their moment recently, with searches for Amelia Dimoldenberg increasing by 29 per cent in the last quarter.

A string of releases for Florence Pugh throughout 2024, including Dune 2 and We Live in Time, could also have influenced the top baby names.More common names, such as George and Oliver, may have been influenced by the birth of Justin and Hailey Bieber’s son, Jack.