Babyberries: Class of 2024

Featuring Nameberry's cohort of new arrivals!

This week we featured our annual recap of Nameberry's newest arrivals. Birth announcements for 64 new Babyberries – 41 girls and 23 boys – were featured on our forums over the past year.

These names were hand picked — and in a few cases, hand crafted — by our very own Berries.

So without further ado, here is a breakdown of some of the most notable name trends amongst real Berry parents in 2024.

Top names in 2024

Names given to 3 babies:

Elizabeth, Violet, William

Names given to 2 babies:

Clara, Josephine, June, Arthur, Hugo, John, Lewis

Nameberry Classics

These “Very Berry” names remain popular amongst name nerds each year. Stylish vintage revivals and sweet spot names rank amongst the most popular names on Nameberry, and many of them have made it to the mainstream now as well.

Here are a selection of Namebserry classics that made appearances in Berry birth announcements this year.

Audrey, Clara, Eliza, Elizabeth, Estelle, Josephine, Juliet, June, Lyra, Mary, Ruby, Thea, Violet, Vivian

Arthur, Asa, Callum, Casper, Dashiell, Dexter, Ellis, Frederick, Henry, Hugo, Julian, Remy, William

Extravagant Names

One of the most notable trends this year was a love for extravagant, romantic, elaborate girl names. Many of these were paired with a short and sweet nickname, such as Marcella “Marcie”, Leonora “Lena”, and Imogene “Immy”. Here are some of the gorgeous extravagant picks from 2024.

Catalina, Cordelia, Imogene, Leonora, Linnea, Marcella, Marielle, Penelope, Persephone, Serafina

Croc Names

One of our top trend predictions for 2025 is Croc Names. Similarly to the beloved shoe brand, these clunky cute names are the epitome of geek-chic.

As we all know, Berries are always ahead of the curve. One signature talent of our wonderful Berries is finding diamonds in the rough before they make it to the mainstream.

Here are some of the hidden gems revived by Berries this year. Watch out, as this just may signify that Agnes and Angus, Winifred and Watson will soon become the next Mabel or Margot.

Agnes, Alberta, Augusta, Claudia, Frances, Imogene, Philippa, Tabitha, Winifred

Angus, Basil, Casper, Ernest, Harmon, Rudolph, Watson

Fast Fashion Names

Another of our 2025 naming trends is Fast Fashion Names — a growing phenomenon where parents are mixing and matching familiar sounds to piece together brand new, personalized creations.

Two stunning fast fashion names were created by our Berries in 2024, both innovatively honoring loved ones.

Lynevra — combination of Lynn + Ginevra

Ivalene — combination of Iva + Arlene

Chic “een” Ending

The most intriguing trend to me in 2024 was the assortment of girl names ending in this distinct “een” sound.

While the last few decades have been dominated by names ending in -lyn, the rise of fashionable Josephine and Evangeline have made the “een” sound — last popular around the midcentury 1900s a la Darlene, Christine, Noreen, etc. — newly chic again.

These names — while not all French in origin — have a sophisticated French flair. Here are the selection of names ending in the “een” sound chosen by Berries this year.

Delphine, Imogene, Ivalene, Josephine, Helene, Selene

International Finds

Berries are always exceptional at finding hidden gems from cultures across the world. Here are some of the lovely international picks featured in birth announcements this year.

Anouk, Arwen, Chiara, Fenna, Ingrid, Maret, Olenna

Angelo, Johan, Rafferty, Santiago

Word Names

From established classics like Violet and Lily to modern up-and-comers Ridge and Jubilee, Berries have always and will always appreciated a word name. Here are all of the nature and word names given to Berry babies this year.

Hazel, Ivy, Jubilee, Lily, Maple, Pearl, Plum, Rose, Rowan, Ruby, Violet, Wren, Zinnia

Basil, Peregrine, Reed, Ridge

Miscellaneous Gems

A few last shoutouts from this year’s Babyberry cohort, here are a handful more captivating picks that deserve an honorable mention.

Bridie, Bronte, Capri, Charleston, Clio, Ezra, Una

Conan, Jem, Meyer, Renwick, Zebedee, Zebulun

Congratulations to all of our 2024 parents, and here is to many more beautifully named Babyberries in 2025!

What is your favorite 2024 Babyberry trend?