New research has revealed the baby boy names that are falling out of favour, with some names facing extinction in the next few years
Fresh research has suggested that several names are at risk of extinction within the next few years, meaning your baby’s name could be amongst the last of its kind. Whilst selecting a name is an incredibly significant decision, new data shows that formerly popular names may be declining in favour and could vanish entirely.
Gift website Personalisedbee examined boys’ names using ONS baby name data, identifying the top ten names that have fallen in the rankings, and forecasting those most likely to drop out of the 100 most popular boys’ names by 2026. Personalisedbee found that the three boys’ names losing ground most rapidly are Brody, Mason, and Toby.
The company observed that the name Brody plummeted 17 places in just 12 months, dropping from 82nd to 99th.
With just 553 babies given the name in 2024, down from 630 in 2023, this dramatic decline makes it the year’s biggest faller and indicates Brody could vanish from the top 100 entirely before long. Another name losing popularity is Mason, which slid 13 positions, from 50th to 63rd.
The name was bestowed upon 1,118 babies in 2023, but only 806 in 2024, demonstrating that even previously popular, contemporary favourites aren’t protected from changing naming fashions. The final boys’ name in the top three – Toby – fell 10 places, from 76th to 86th, reports the Express.
This endearing, classic name declined from 678 babies in 2023 to 621 in 2024, indicating a gradual but consistent drop as parents increasingly seek out fresher or more fashionable alternatives. Prashant, a naming specialist from Personalisedbee, has offered insight into why certain names are experiencing declining popularity: “Names are a lot like trends in fashion or home décor.
“They can rise quickly when they feel fresh or modern, but just as fast they can fall out of favour as parents hunt for something new and unique.
“That’s why names like Brody, Mason, and Toby are falling out of favour. They were popular a few years ago, and now parents are moving toward options that feel more current or timeless.
“At Personalisedbee, we see this every year when families come to personalise gifts, and it’s fascinating to watch which names capture hearts one year and are quietly forgotten the next.”
Top baby boys’ names ‘facing extinction’ in 2026
- Brody
- Mason
- Toby
- Logan
- Joshua
- Leon
- Elliot
- Ralph
- Ellis
- Bobby