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Baby name trends can change quickly, and some choices that once caught parents’ attention are now slipping down the charts. BabyCenter highlighted names that experienced some of the biggest drops in its 2025 popularity rankings compared with 2024. These names are not disappearing overnight, but they are among the biggest movers losing ground in the latest rankings.
Kylian
Kylian had the biggest drop among the boys’ names highlighted by BabyCenter, falling 512 places in the 2025 rankings. That kind of movement makes it one of the standout names on the list of names losing ground quickly.
A name’s ranking can shift for many reasons, and a major slide does not mean parents have stopped using it entirely. In Kylian’s case, it simply recorded one of the largest year-over-year declines in BabyCenter’s data.
Charleigh
Charleigh saw the biggest decline among the girls’ names in the report, dropping 421 places from 2024 to 2025.
The spelling gives the traditional Charlie-style name a distinctive twist, but the data shows this version saw a sharp shift in popularity. For parents watching naming trends, Charleigh is an example of how quickly specific spellings can rise and fall.
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Mckinley
Mckinley ranked as the second-steepest-falling girls’ name in BabyCenter’s report, dropping 419 places.
The name fits into the surname-inspired naming style that has been popular in recent years, but its ranking movement shows that even familiar styles can experience sudden shifts. A drop in rankings does not necessarily reflect a change in how people feel about a name—it simply shows fewer appearances within that ranking system.
Atharv
Among boys’ names, Atharv dropped 373 places in BabyCenter’s 2025 ranking movement.
The name was one of several boys’ choices that experienced a notable year-over-year decline. While it remains a meaningful choice for families who use it, the ranking data shows that it became less common within BabyCenter’s list compared with the previous year.
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Prisha
Prisha fell 349 places on BabyCenter’s girls’ list.
Its decline placed it among the biggest downward movers for girls in the report. Trends in baby names can change quickly, and a name that moves hundreds of spots may simply be experiencing a quieter period after receiving more attention in earlier years.
Ezra
Ezra’s drop comes with an important detail: BabyCenter reported the decline specifically in its girls’ rankings, where the name fell 348 places.
That makes this a more specific trend rather than a statement about Ezra overall. The name has different popularity patterns depending on the category being measured, so the ranking change should be viewed in that context.
Enoch
Enoch declined 345 places among boys’ names in BabyCenter’s rankings.
This classic biblical name experienced one of the larger drops on the boys’ side of the report. Like many traditional names, its popularity can shift as parents move toward newer favorites or different styles.
Sasha
Sasha dropped 331 places in BabyCenter’s girls’ rankings.
Known as an international favorite, the name has appeared across different cultures and naming traditions. However, the latest ranking movement shows that it experienced a significant one-year decline in this particular dataset.
Mía
Mía, including the accent mark, fell 330 places among girls’ names in BabyCenter’s data.
The spelling detail matters here: this ranking refers specifically to Mía, not necessarily the unaccented spelling Mia. Different spellings are counted separately in many name rankings, so a change in one version does not automatically apply to another.
Crue
Crue dropped 324 places among boys’ names.
The short, modern-sounding name was one of the larger declines on BabyCenter’s boys’ list. Its movement shows how quickly newer name styles can shift as parents explore different choices.
What these drops really mean
A falling ranking does not mean a baby name is about to vanish. BabyCenter’s “at risk of going extinct” wording refers to names experiencing steep declines in its own popularity rankings, not a prediction that the names will disappear from birth certificates.
It is also worth remembering that ranking changes are not the same as exact birth counts. A name can move many places because popularity levels can be closely grouped, especially outside the very top names.
For parents looking for a name that feels less common, these choices may stand out precisely because they are becoming less trendy. And for anyone who loves a name on this list, a temporary dip in popularity does not make it any less special.
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