BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baby names are always a reflection of the times, and the trends we’re seeing in 2025 show parents are balancing creativity with tradition.
At Baton Rouge General’s Birth Center, individuality is a big theme this year. More than three-quarters of babies born in 2025 had a first name that no other baby shared, making unique names more popular than ever.
At the same time, classic influences are still showing up. Nearly one in ten babies was named after a family member, and biblical names continue to be a strong choice for boys. For girls, floral-inspired names are blooming, and vowel-ending names remain a favorite…