Unisex baby names for 2025: the most popular gender neutral names

Picking a name for your baby can be *stressful*. Not only are there millions to choose from – be it a traditional, contemporary, quirky, or even seasonal option – but for those having children with a partner, there's the minor (see: major) issue of both agreeing. Which can at times feel impossible.

Then, of course, there's the risk of picking what you think is the perfect name, only for your newborn to not really suit it. In this instance, it's back to the drawing board. And finally, if you decide not to find out the sex of the baby until you're literally in labour, it might be difficult to narrow down names for each gender.

This is where we come in...

Of all the different baby names out there, did you know a lot of them are actually unisex? Meaning you can pick your baby's name from the minute you find out you're expecting.

And even if you're not ready to become a parent – or perhaps you never want to be, but instead are searching for the perfect name for a niece, nephew, your bestie's baby or even your pooch – there's no denying that it's always fun finding out the most popular names of the moment.

Hopefully, the extensive list below makes the process a little easier.

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Gender-neutral names are on the rise

According to Sophie Kihm, name expert at Nameberry, the number of names considered to be unisex has increased by 56% in England and Wales since 2023. She told Metro that the reason gender-neutral names are rising is because they "give children flexibility, should they not identify with their birth gender [later down the line]."

She also explained that a lot of unisex names are typically more modern than traditional 'male' and 'female' names, and that contemporary titles are proving to be more popular with the influence of major pop culture moments driving this increase. For example, after the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie in 2023, there was a 603% spike in the name of the iconic doll.

Gender specialist Rebecca Minor also recently told US parenting magazine, Today's Parent, that unisex names are favoured to reduce gender-based discrimination. She explained: "Studies have shown that gender bias can influence everything from job applications to leadership opportunities." So, these names "allow individuals of any gender identity to use them, offering flexibility in how others perceive them."

She added that giving a child a name that is not gendered "may help mitigate such biases."

So, without further ado, here's the full lowdown (in no particular order) on some of the most popular unisex baby names right now.

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What other name trends have been popular in 2025?

It's not just unisex names that have been leading the way this year. Other trends have proven popular, too. For example, Nameberry's 2025 baby name trends revealed that there have been a few themes favoured by parents. These specifically include social media, fast fashion, and a "femininomenal" approach.

In terms of fast fashion, the name site explained that these titles blend a range of current styles to create original ones. Sort of like capturing a trend and bottling it, so you can remember the moment years into the future. The names often have varied spellings, and marry elements of different monikers to create something unique. Examples include Banx and Scottlyn.

As for the "femininomenal" trend, we have a certain popstar called Chappell Roan to thank. After her hit song 'Femininomenon' took over the charts late last year, the internet decided that Chappell would have a huge impact on baby names. Titles under this category represent strength in femininity. They're campy and girlish, but not too pretty. A lot of the names are influenced by history, myths, queerness, and the celebration of female relationships and triumphs – themes that the recent Grammy-winner explores in her music.

Examples include Aurelia, Ophelia, Lavinia, Rhiannon, and Seraphina, to name a few.

It's an extension of last year's "Feminine Feminist Names", a trend inspired by Barbie. However, they were not directly linked to the film, rather the movie influenced a shift towards femininity. Names included Billie (for obvious reasons), Matilda, Eleanora and Tallulah.

Happy baby name picking!

Sophie Williams

Freelance Journalist and Copywriter

Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice’s NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.