Top baby name predictions for 2025 revealed – see which England footballer and favourite singer make the list
THE top baby name predictions for next year have been revealed - and parents are taking inspiration from music and sport for their little ones' monikers.
So, are any of the predicted names on your list?
For girls, the name Sabrina is expected to be pretty popular in 2025 thanks to songstress Sabrina Carpenter, who dominated the music charts this year with hits like Espresso and Please, please, please.
The name has been steadily gaining popularity since 2018 but, following Sabrina Carpenter’s meteoric rise to superstardom this year, it’s predicted to spike in 2025, with Google searches for the first name increasing by 65%.
But Sabrina isn't the only viral pop sensation on the list as Charli XCX is also set to inspire the next generation of baby girls.
Google searches around the name Charli peaked during the summer of 2024 and have remained high ever since.
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Meanwhile, the name Teddy is expected to be a popular choice for newborn boys, inspired by rising star Teddy Swims.
The moniker is reportedly expected to enter the top 10 most popular names for the first time in 2025, having already risen 11 places since the release of his chart-topping single, Lose Control.
Breakout music star Gracie Abrams, is also set to influence baby name trends next year.
Although the name only ranking 72nd in the current charts, the name is already catching on with Google searches for the name rising 80% in the last year.
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And it's not just musicians influencing name trends, sports stars will have the biggest influence on baby names in 2025, according to the research by British name label manufacturer .
Following a successful summer at the Euros, midfielder Jude Bellingham is anticipated to spark a new generation of Judes.
The name dates back hundreds of years but has seen a resurgence in recently, with Google searches for the name peaking this July.
Adam may be a popular choice for parents in 2025, partly thanks to Olympian Adam Peaty.
Despite the name declining in popularity, with 400 fewer Adams born according to the latest figures compared to five years previous, experts predict that the news of the British swimmer’s retirement will inspire a new generation following a 73% increase in Google searches for the name.
Outside of music and sport, Parents’ viewing habits will also influence the next generation of baby names.
The third season of Bridgerton will contribute to the new generation of baby Penelopes, after the main character, according to name experts.
There has been a 4% spike in the number of babies named Penelope since series one launched in 2019, and this is anticipated to accelerate as parents look to the regency romance for inspiration.
Eddie is likely to be on expectant parents’ name inspiration list for boys after the character played by Theo James in Netflix’s 4th most-watched series in 2024, The Gentlemen.
Meanwhile, heartthrob Leo Woodall, star of One Day and the highly anticipated next instalment of Bridget Jones is expected to spark a rise in baby Leos.
On the big screen, British actress Florence Pugh will continue to inspire expectant parents throughout 2025.
The name Florence has jumped 18 places since her Hollywood debut 10 years ago and is predicted to reach the top five next year following the release of the star’s latest film, We Live in Time, in January.
Lars B Andersen, Managing Director at , comments: “We have been tracking name trends for over two decades and know how parents are often influenced by TV, film, and pop culture.
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"However, 2024 has been the year of the viral musician, and we expect this to strongly impact 2025 baby names as Brits look to take inspiration from new icons.
“Other big cultural moments of the past year will also be at the front of expectant parents’ minds, with the stars of the Paris Olympics and Euros influencing the next generation of sporting heroes.”
Top baby boy name predictions for 2025
- Teddy – Inspired by trending singer, Teddy Swims
- Jude – Inspired by England footballer, Jude Bellingham
- Adam – Inspired by breakout star in the Paris Olympics, Adam Peaty
- Eddie – Inspired bythecharacter in The Gentlemen, Netflix’s 4th most-watched series
- Leo – Inspired by the leadactor in the Netflix adaption of One Day, Leo Woodall
Top baby girl name predictions for 2025
- Sabrina – Inspired by break-out singer-songwriter, Sabrina Carpenter
- Charlie/Charli – Inspired byviral pop sensation, Charli XCX
- Gracie – Inspired by country and pop artist, Gracie Abrams
- Penelope – Inspired by the leading lady of smash-hit period drama Bridgerton
- Florence – Inspired by Dune: Part 2 star, Florence Pugh
