1:00 AM 21st December 2024
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Top Christmas-Inspired Baby Names, Data Reveals
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Choosing the perfect baby name can often be a tricky decision for parents-to-be, especially for those who may want to honour the magic of the festive season with their choice.
To make this important decision a little easier,
CasinoDays has explored the most popular festive-themed baby names, offering a touch of seasonal inspiration for your new arrival. The festive names were ranked based on their popularity worldwide, and where they rank overall against all names was also included.
Rank | Most Popular Festive-Inspired Baby Boy Names | Worldwide popularity | Worldwide count |
1 | Gabriel | 144th | 3.2 million |
2 | Christian | 153rd | 3.1 million |
3 | Kevin | 199th | 2.7 million |
4 | Felix | 283rd | 2.4 million |
5 | Robin | 771st | 1.1 million |
6 | Nicholas | 882nd | 1 million |
7 | Noel | 980th | 932,160 |
8 | Aaron | 1,028th | 901,207 |
9 | Clement | 1,485th | 660,088 |
10 | Ebenezer | 4,471st | 234,400 |
11 | Axel | 4,881st | 214,268 |
12 | Claus | 8,484th | 121,906 |
13 | Buddy | 18,266th | 50,819 |
14 | Casper | 23,859th | 36,639 |
15 | Cole | 28,797th | 28,790 |
The full dataset is available
here
According to the findings, the most popular Christmas-themed baby boy name is Gabriel, with an impressive 3.2 million namesakes worldwide.
Gabriel is a timeless choice and ranks as the 144th most popular name in the world. Its beautiful connection to the angel Gabriel in the Christmas story makes it an ideal name to celebrate the festive season.
Next up is Christian, which is the 153rd most popular name globally.
Meaning “follower of Christ”, Christian is highly regarded with 3.1 million people worldwide bearing the name, making it a meaningful choice for the season.
Whilst in third place, on the list of festive-inspired names is Kevin, a classic and traditional name, made famous by the iconic Christmas film Home Alone.
With 2.7 million Kevins worldwide, the name holds strong prominence, particularly in the United States, where it ranks as the 199th most popular name.
Rank | Most Popular Festive-Inspired Baby Girl Names | Worldwide popularity | Worldwide count |
1 | Mary | 21st | 11.3 million |
2 | Grace | 148th | 3.2 million |
3 | Angel | 203rd | 2.6 million |
4 | Donna | 445th | 1.6 million |
5 | Joy | 512th | 1.5 million |
6 | Clara | 730th | 1.2 million |
7 | Angelica | 847th | 1 million |
8 | Beth | 2,145th | 472,714 |
9 | Holly | 3,229th | 322,863 |
10 | Clementine | 2,768th | 278,843 |
11 | Celeste | 4,848th | 215,913 |
12 | Carol | 342nd | 186,292 |
13 | Gabrielle | 6,453rd | 163,094 |
14 | Mariah | 8,465th | 122,180 |
15 | Eve | 9,594th | 106,847 |
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most popular festive-inspired girls name is Mary, which ranks impressively as the 21st most popular name worldwide.
With strong biblical ties, the name carries various meanings, one of the most popular being “beloved.” Most prevalent in the United States, Mary is held by approximately 11.3 million people worldwide, making it a classic and thoughtful choice for a festive name.
Coming in second on the list of most popular festive-themed baby names for girls, is Grace, ranking 148th worldwide.
With 3.2 million people named Grace worldwide and its meaning of “kindness and generosity”, the name subtly evokes the Christmas season and is a great choice for a festive-inspired name.
Finally, Angel ranks as the third most popular festive-inspired name and is commonly used for both boys and girls.
With its deep biblical roots and connection to the Christmas story, Angel, meaning “messenger” is the 203rd most popular name worldwide and is a charming option for a name full of festive joy.
*Note: although names have been categorised into ‘boys’ and ‘girls’ for the purpose of this research, it's important to note they can be used by anyone and should not be viewed as gender specific