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1:00 AM 21st December 2024
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Top Christmas-Inspired Baby Names, Data Reveals


Image by Tú Nguyễn from Pixabay
Image by Tú Nguyễn from Pixabay
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.
RankMost Popular Festive-Inspired Baby Boy NamesWorldwide popularityWorldwide 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.
RankMost Popular Festive-Inspired Baby Girl NamesWorldwide popularityWorldwide 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