The top 100 most popular baby names for both boys and girls have been revealed(Image: Getty Images)

200 most popular baby names for 2025 as classics die out and replaced by Margot, Hudson and Logan

11 Jan 2025, 04:19 by Sion Morgan, Julia Banim, Bethany Gavaghan · Wales Online

As we usher in a new year, many expectant parents will be eagerly compiling lists of potential names, with a plethora of trendy options to consider. However, there are a few once-favoured names that you're unlikely to see as the 2025 birth announcements start rolling in.

The latest list of the top 100 baby names for boys and girls has been unveiled, and while favourites Olivia and Muhammad continue to hold the top spots, there are certainly a few unexpected entries. According to the most recent BabyCentre data, elegant classics Margot and Gabriella have made their debut in the girls' top 100, ranking at 88 and 99 to add a touch of sophistication to the list.

But as some names rise in popularity, others inevitably fall. The previously trendy Nova shone brightly in 2023, securing the 94th spot.

But it's now disappeared from the charts, at least for the time being, having fallen out of the top 100 entirely. The name Lilly, a beloved choice for generations, has also met the same fate.

While the Lily spelling continues to flourish, the double L variant has now faded. Over on the boys' side, the long-standing top 100 contender Jason has taken a nosedive and is conspicuously absent from this year's list.

Faye Mingo, chief marketing officer at BabyCentre, observed: "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. It's clear that while parents are embracing some fresh twists, the classic choices still hold strong, and parents are looking for a name with timeless appeal."

These comments followed the release of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) annual figures, which pointed out the most popular baby names in England and Wales last week, revealing various emerging patterns. Almost half of the top 100 girls names now end in 'A', with Emma and Ariella notably climbing the charts.

Boy names show a preference for solid surnames-as-first-names such as Hunter, Hudson, Mason, Harrison, and Logan, contributing to a more modern flavour. Additionally, inventive spelling variations are making their mark with names like Sophia and Sofia concurrently holding popularity; the foremost boy's name, Muhammad, shows diversity in representation with variant spellings - Mohammad and Mohammed - also within the top 100, illustrating the breadth of contemporary naming trends.

There's been a noticeable rise in the popularity of both short and long forms of traditional names. For instance, Theodore, Theo, and Teddy are all popular choices, as both formal full names and casual nicknames experience an increase in popularity.

This trend is clear with the steady Thomas, moving up one place to 25, and the more relaxed Tommy, sitting at number 27. The sophisticated Oliver (at number five) and the easy-going Ollie (at number 80) also follow this distinct pattern.

Top 100 girls' names

Olivia
Amelia
Lily
Isla
Ava
Grace
Sophia
Freya
Ivy
Willow
Mia
Isabella
Daisy
Elsie
Evie
Florence
Luna
Sienna
Sofia
Ella
Emily
Phoebe
Evelyn
Poppy
Aurora
Aria
Charlotte
Rosie
Harper
Maya
Layla
Millie
Maryam
Maisie
Hallie
Mila
Sophie
Eliana
Fatima
Jasmine
Lottie
Bonnie
Eva
Matilda
Ayla
Emilia
Violet
Zara
Zoe
Alice
Chloe
Maeve
Ada
Ruby
Sarah
Ellie
Arabella
Isabelle
Hannah
Mabel
Robyn
Delilah
Hazel
Eleanor
Erin
Maria
Rose
Bella
Thea
Penelope
Princess
Esme
Nur
Imogen
Eden
Emma
Olive
Scarlett
Aisha
Lyra
Orla
Gianna
Abigail
Ariella
Clara
Anaya
Lara
Margot
Myla
Ophelia
Talia
Kiara
Iris
Amelie
Lucy
Nora
Raya
Zahra
Gabriella
Summer

Top 100 boys' names

Muhammad
Noah
Theo
Leo
Oliver
Arthur
George
Luca
Freddie
Jack
Ethan
Charlie
Henry
Oscar
Archie
Jude
Alfie
Lucas
Liam
Elijah
Jacob
James
Arlo
Teddy
Thomas
Ezra
Tommy
Harry
Joshua
Isaac
Max
Adam
Finley
Nathan
David
Rory
Albie
Theodore
Jayden
Alexander
Sebastian
Daniel
Dylan
Reuben
Roman
Aiden
Mohammad
Logan
Mohammed
Caleb
Harrison
Mason
Ryan
William
Ali
Hudson
Gabriel
Hugo
Louis
Kai
Michael
Asher
Louie
Jaxon
Oakley
Jesse
Samuel
Rowan
Joseph
Zion
Alex
Benjamin
Luke
Hunter
Reggie
Ibrahim
Edward
Zachary
Abdul
Ollie
Musa
Abdullah
Cody
Myles
Ronnie
Levi
Yusuf
Matthew
Toby
Frankie
Austin
Finn
Omar
Zayn
Elliot
Grayson
Ahmed
Hamza
Sonny
Albert