A wide range of influences shape the way parents choose baby names — from pop culture and historical cycles to religion and even travel experiences.

Then there’s the so-called 100-year baby name rule, which suggests that names tend to return to popularity roughly once every century.

Selecting a baby name is deeply personal, yet experts consistently observe broader patterns emerging over time. Certain names begin trending again among parents, while others fall so far down the rankings that they risk disappearing from the charts altogether.

BabyCenter recently examined which names in the top 1,000 saw the steepest declines between 2024 and 2025, uncovering some intriguing insights in the process.

Their findings showed that names with unconventional or unique spellings are losing favor. Monikers inspired by places are also becoming less popular. In addition, names that begin with D or K — as well as those ending in Y — are currently experiencing a downward trend.

The experts also forecast which names may become virtually extinct within the next year — and several of them may come as a surprise.

Among girls’ names that could fade away are: Charleigh, Mckinley, Prisha, Ezra, Sasha, Mía, Kenna, Kori, Dior and Shaikha.

Meanwhile, boys’ names that may disappear from the charts include: Kylian, Atharv, Enoch, Crue, Huxley, Salman, Camilo, Advik, Emmitt and Garrett.

You can find the complete lists below:

Girls’ names that could become extinct

1. Charleigh
2. Mckinley
3. Prisha
4. Ezra
5. Sasha
6. Mía
7. Kenna
8. Kori
9. Dior
10. Shaikha
11. Gabrielle
12. Zaylee
13. Ocean
14. Allie
15. Giana
16. Skyler
17. Kinley
18. Aarya
19. Kylee
20. Renata
21. Rayne
22. Malaysia
23. Goldie
24. Halle
25. Amayah
26. Kenzie
27. Avianna
28. Alivia
29. Danielle
30. Everlee
31. Kiana
32. Maddison
33. Vada
34. Indie
35. Regina
36. Averie
37. Elsa
38. Kaeli
39. Lilian
40. Siena
41. Dylan
42. Dallas
43. Amal
44. Nicole
45. Oaklyn
46. Brinley
47. Daleyza
48. Payton
49. London
50. Abby

Boys’ names that could become extinct

1. Kylian
2. Atharv
3. Enoch
4. Crue
5. Huxley
6. Salman
7. Camilo
8. Advik
9. Emmitt
10. Garrett
11. Jaxton
12. Avyaan
13. Karim
14. Ishaan
15. Dax
16. Mohamad
17. Case
18. Ryland
19. Franco
20. Boston
21. Santana
22. Reign
23. Rudra
24. Ridge
25. Grady
26. Dominick
27. Mikael
28. Aryan
29. Rey
30. Adan
31. Jase
32. Avi
33. Quinn
34. Gage
35. Hamad
36. Anderson
37. Corey
38. Gunner
39. Bryce
40. Brixton
41. Chandler
42. Harry
43. Alonso
44. Frank
45. Trace
46. Bruce
47. Jedidiah
48. Langston
49. Ignacio
50. Dev

While many names appear to be on their way out, the naming experts at Nameberry have also identified emerging trends for the year ahead. They note that, amid the doom and gloom dominating the headlines, many parents-to-be are gravitating toward names infused with fantasy or inspired by beloved books and reality TV shows.

These trends include names rooted in ancient history; showgirl-inspired choices — influenced by the success of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour; soulful and spiritual names with biblical ties; polished “boomer” names such as Nancy and Betsy; romantasy-inspired options drawn from fantasy novels; and even names incorporating numbers, like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s son, Rocky Thirteen.

A renewed fascination with some of the most celebrated novels in British literature is also said to be driving a resurgence in distinctly English names.

With classics such as Wuthering Heights, Sense & Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice capturing readers’ attention once again, names like Bram, Bronte, Celia, Darcy, Eyre, Fielding and Tess are expected to inspire parents throughout the year.