{"id":171955,"date":"2026-01-28T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/?p=171955"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:59:40","slug":"least-popular-baby-names-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/least-popular-baby-names-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The 100 Baby Names At Risk Of \u201cGoing Extinct\u201d In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve already told you about the 10 hottest 2026 baby name trends<\/a>: from showgirl-inspired monikers (thanks, Taylor Swift) to so-called “boomer” names stealing the spotlight. But while lots of names are climbing the charts, there\u2019s another group quietly sliding in the opposite direction. According to BabyCenter\u2019s latest analysis<\/a> of the names parents are choosing (and ditching), there are 100 baby names at risk of \u201cgoing extinct\u201d in 2026\u2014meaning they\u2019ve fallen dramatically in popularity and could soon disappear from the naming landscape altogether.<\/p>\n

By examining year-over-year changes among the top 1,000 baby names, BabyCenter<\/a> identified which once-popular picks saw the steepest declines between 2024 and 2025\u2014offering a clear snapshot of the styles and sounds parents are moving away from right now.<\/p>\n

The results? BabyCenter<\/a> says unique spellings<\/strong> are officially uncool<\/strong>, with nontraditional versions of familiar favorites like Charleigh, Alivia, Maddison, Emmitt, and Mohamad slipping fast. Place-inspired names<\/strong> are also losing momentum, with London, Malaysia, and Dallas down for girls and Boston dropping for boys.<\/p>\n

The shift continues with boy names ending in \u201c-y\u201d<\/strong>, including Huxley, Grady, Rey, Corey, and Harry, all sliding down the rankings. And once-popular names that start with D and K<\/strong> are being left behind too\u2014from Danielle and Dylan to Dominic, Dev, Kylian, and Karim.<\/p>\n

Of course, baby name trends are famously cyclical. The names that feel dated today may be right on time tomorrow\u2014so if one of these endangered picks has your heart, consider this your moment to bring it back.<\/p>\n

Check out the 100 least popular baby names names of 2026, according to Babycenter, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And while you’re at it, check out the endangered list for 2025<\/a>, for a quick review.<\/p>\n

Girls Names Losing Popularity in 2026:<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Charleigh
\n2. Mckinley
\n3. Prisha
\n4. Ezra
\n5. Sasha
\n6. Mia
\n7. Kenna
\n8. Kori
\n9. Dior
\n10. Shaikha
\n11. Gabrielle
\n12. Zaylee
\n13. Ocean
\n14. Allie
\n15. Giana
\n16. Skyler
\n17. Kinley
\n18. Aarya
\n19. Kylee
\n20. Renata
\n21. Rayne
\n22. Malaysia
\n23. Goldie
\n24. Halle
\n25. Amayah
\n26. Kenzie
\n27. Avianna
\n28. Alivia
\n29. Danielle
\n30. Everlee
\n31. Kiana
\n32. Maddison
\n33. Vada
\n34. Indie
\n35. Regina
\n36. Averie
\n37. Elsa
\n38. Kaeli
\n39. Lilian
\n40. Siena
\n41. Dylan
\n42. Dallas
\n43. Amal
\n44. Nicole
\n45. Oaklyn
\n46. Brinley
\n47. Daleyza
\n48. Payton
\n49. London
\n50. Abby<\/p>\n

Boys Names Losing Popularity in 2026:<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Kylian
\n2. Atharv
\n3. Enoch
\n4. Crue
\n5. Huxley
\n6. Salman
\n7. Camilo
\n8. Advik
\n9. Emmitt
\n10. Garrett
\n11. Jaxton
\n12. Avyaan
\n13. Karim
\n14. Ishaan
\n15. Dax
\n16. Mohamad
\n17. Case
\n18. Ryland
\n19. Franco
\n20. Boston
\n21. Santana
\n22. Reign
\n23. Rudra
\n24. Ridge
\n25. Grady
\n26. Dominick
\n27. Mikael
\n28. Aryan
\n29. Rey
\n30. Adan
\n31. Jase
\n32. Avi
\n33. Quinn
\n34. Gage
\n35. Hamad
\n36. Anderson
\n37. Corey
\n38. Gunner
\n39. Bryce
\n40. Brixton
\n41. Chandler
\n42. Harry
\n43. Alonso
\n44. Frank
\n45. Trace
\n46. Bruce
\n47. Jedidiah
\n48. Langston
\n49. Ignacio
\n50. Dev<\/p>\n

For more baby name inspo, sure to review the 2026’s Hottest Baby Name Trends<\/a> and 2025’s Biggest Baby Name Trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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