Overview

• Sophia and Noah retained their positions as the most popular baby names in Germany for 2024, according to the Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (GfdS).
• The name Theo made its debut in the boys' national top ten, ranking seventh, while the rest of the top three for both genders remained unchanged from 2023.
• The GfdS attributes the enduring popularity of these names to their soft sounds, short length, ease of pronunciation, and international appeal.
• Regional variations persist, with Felix topping the boys' list in Bavaria, while Sophia leads for girls both nationally and in the region.
• The GfdS analyzed data from approximately 750 registry offices, covering 92% of all births in Germany, continuing its annual tradition of tracking naming trends since 1977.