The rising baby names set to be 2025’s most popular, from boys called Beckham to Margot – and the trends driving them

CELEBRITIES are set to drive baby name trends more than ever in 2025, an expert has revealed. 

Monikers held by our favourite celebs or their children are inspiring millions of new parents across the globe, says baby name consultant Colleen Slagen.

“A few of the trends I’m seeing right now that I expect to see more of in 2025 are short and effortless names for both boys and girls,” she adds. 

George will be the most common boy name, Colleen predicts. 

This moniker is shared by future king, Prince George of Wales, and a plethora of A Listers, including George Clooney and the late George Michael. 

The name Beckham (the surname of the Posh and Becks dynasty) will also be popular among baby boys next year. 

“Surnames will be on the rise for both genders,” Colleen says. 

And following the birth of Kourtney Kardashian’s fourth child, whom she shares with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, this year, Rocky will be a favoured boy’s name in 2025.

“Many celebrities are still leading the way with their more unusual choices,” Colleen explains 

“I think it is contributing to the rise of what I call Merriam-Webster names: nouns and adjectives being adopted as baby names.

“TV shows can also have a huge impact on names. 

“Yellowstone led the way in the rise of cowboy names like Kayce, Tate and Dutton, and Bridgerton has increased the posh and regal-sounding names such as Daphne and Florence.”

At the top of the girls’ list for 2025 is Margot – a name popularised in the UK by Barbie star Margot Robbie and shared by Billie Faiers’ youngest child. 

The name Billie is also set to be a popular girls name next year too. 

“I used to get a lot of requests for gender-neutral names that lean feminine,” Colleen says. 

“However, now I get more and more requests for true ‘boy names’ for girls. 

“The biggest trend I see for 2025 is what I call ‘My Best Friend’s Dad’ names: Scottie, Tommie, Markie, Mickey, and Billie.”

Lottie will also be a popular choice for girls next year.

This moniker is held by model Lottie Moss, influencer and sister of One Direction singer Lottie Tomlinson and Apprentice star Lottie Lion. 

The predictions come after babywear retailer JoJo Maman Bébé found that a whopping 28% ruled out common baby names, while 18% rejected monikers that were too unusual. 

Interestingly, 36% of British parents changed their child’s name upon seeing them, and 37% chose a name that would be easy to spell and pronounce.