Pregnancy

How Popular Is That Baby Name?

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See where a baby name ranks in popularity. Trend direction and how many babies share the name per year.

📅 Updated April 2026 ✅ Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

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How Baby Name Popularity Works
The Popularity Paradox

Beliebte Namen in Deutschland

Maedchen 2024: Emilia, Emma, Sophia, Hannah, Mia. Jungen: Noah, Matteo, Elias, Finn, Leon. Klassiker (Marie, Paul) bleiben konstant beliebt. Trend-Namen steigen und fallen schnell. Ein Name in den Top 10 bedeutet mehrere gleichnamige Kinder in der Klasse.

Wahl

Top 10: bekannt aber haeufig. Platz 50-200: vertraut ohne Massenware (der Sweet Spot). Ausserhalb 500: einzigartig aber staendiges Buchstabieren. In Deutschland: das Standesamt muss den Namen genehmigen (Geschlecht erkennbar, Kindeswohl).

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

Name popularity follows fashion cycles. Jennifer was #1 in the 1970s-80s and is now seen as a "mom name." Names that feel fresh today (Olivia, Liam) will feel dated in 30 years. Historical names (Henry, Eleanor, Theodore) are currently surging because they feel classic rather than trendy — the safest long-term choice.

Frequently asked questions

Beliebteste Namen 2024?▾

Emilia, Emma, Sophia (Maedchen). Noah, Matteo, Elias (Jungen).

Standesamt lehnt ab?▾

Selten — aber bei fantasienamen oder geschlechtsneutralen Namen moeglich. Zweitname als Geschlechtsindikator hilft.

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