How popular is your name this holiday season?
McLuck has just released its list of the most popular festive baby names for 2025, featuring 15 boy names and 15 girl names from around the world.
These names draw inspiration from Christmas traditions, religion, and even pop culture, often carrying meanings tied to hope, joy, and winter.
This year, the top names were Gabriel for boys and Mary for girls. Over 3.2 million parents chose Gabriel for their little one, while Mary was picked by 11.3 million parents worldwide.
According to McLuck, these picks weren’t surprising—both names are not only the top festive choices but also rank high globally year-round, with Mary ranked 21st and Gabriel ranked 144th.
Here are the 15 most popular festive boy names and their worldwide popularity:
- Gabriel – 3.2 million
- Christian – 3.1 million
- Kevin – 2.7 million
- Felix – 2.4 million
- Robin – 1.1 million
- Nicholas –1 million
- Noel – 932,160
- Aaron – 901,207
- Clement – 660,088
- Ebenezer – 234,400
- Axel – 214,268
- Claus – 121,906
- Buddy – 50,819
- Casper – 36,639
- Cole – 28,790
Here are the 15 most popular festive girl names and their worldwide popularity:
- Mary – 11.3 million
- Grace – 3.2 million
- Angel – 2.6 million
- Donna – 1.6 million
- Joy – 1.5 million
- Clara – 1.2 million
- Angelica – 1 million
- Beth – 472,714
- Holly – 322,863
- Clementine – 278,843
- Celeste – 215,913
- Carol – 186,292
- Gabrielle – 163,094
- Mariah – 122,180
- Eve – 106,847
Gabriel is a timeless choice, inspired by the angel Gabriel, symbolizing guidance and protection. Mary also carries strong biblical roots and is often interpreted as “beloved,” making it a meaningful pick for parents from around the world.
Whether you’re expecting, looking for inspiration, or just curious, this festive list is the perfect place to discover a name filled with holiday cheer!
