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Noor and Noah Lead 2025 Dutch Baby Names as Provinces Favor Their Own Top Choices

SVB registration data highlight regional divergence from the national list, with Robin emerging as the most gender-neutral choice.

Overview

  • Using SVB child-allowance registrations, the 2025 national list ranks Noor first for girls (about 700) and Noah first for boys (about 900).
  • In Utrecht, Noor led for girls and Luca for boys, each given to roughly 69–70 babies.
  • In Brabant, Noah was chosen 161 times and Noor 107 times, topping the provincial lists.
  • In Drenthe, Milou (35) and Sem (34) were the most popular names in 2025.
  • Robin was the most gender-neutral name nationwide, given to 74 girls and 77 boys, with Charlie and Riley also ranking as highly unisex choices.