Baby Name Trends Across Germany: Sophia and Noah Reign in Hessen
Top-Ranking Baby Names in Hesse: Sophia and Noah Lead the List - Newborns Sophia and Noah Top the List of Popular Names in Hessen Region
Are you curious about the most popular baby names in Germany? Well, ready your name-picking pens, folks! The Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (GfdS) in Wiesbaden has released their annual list for 2024, and the names Sophia and Noah have taken the top spots in Hessen.
Familiar faces Noah and Mohammed followed Sophia for the boys' category, with Matheo just behind. Interestingly enough, Emilia, who held the top spot among girls in 2023, has dropped to third place, with Lina snatching the second position.
With over 900,000 entries from around 750 local registration offices, the GfdS collects data for their annual list, covering approximately 92% of all given names registered in Germany in 2024[2]. However, regional preferences for baby names can certainly differ. For instance, in Berlin, Sophia and Muhammad became the most preferred names, while Saxony welcomed the most babies called Mia and Emil in 2024[1][2].
Keep an eye on these name trends, as picking the perfect moniker for your little one just got a whole lot more exciting!
- Hessen
- Popular baby names
- 2024
- GfdS
- Wiesbaden
[1] Regional Baby Name Trends in Germany: 2024. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.baby-name-solutions.com/regional-baby-name-trends-in-germany
[2] Top Baby Names in Germany: Nationwide Trends for 2024. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.namebernie.com/blog/top-baby-names-germany-2024
- In 2024, Hessen, located in Germany, saw Sophia as the most popular girls' name, as per the data collected by the Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (Gfds) in Wiesbaden.
- The boys' category in Hessen was dominated by Noah, a name that ranked second in the overall Germany list.
- Interested in regional preferences for baby names in Germany? Look no further than the Gfds list, which gathers data from over 900,000 entries from various local registration offices.
- As families across Germany prepare for 2023, they can expect an exciting time considering the diverse mix of baby names and regional preferences that will surface.
