With Christmas right around the corner, you're likely feeling the holiday cheer! There are bright lights everywhere you look, red and green all around, and Santa visits galore. While enjoying the most wonderful time of the year, you might also be searching online for all things holiday related.
But did you know Google searches for "Christmas baby names" have increased by worldwide over the last few years?
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That's right — not only are we searching for holiday gift guides and fun festivities, but there's also a massive increase in holiday baby name interest. So here are the top 50 Christmas baby names around the world.
Interesting Facts About Christmas Baby Names
Before we dive into the most popular Christmas names, here are some interesting facts:
- Maria is the most common female name in the world, with more than 61 million people with that name. Maria is most common in Mexico.
- David is the most popular male name in the world, with more than 13 million people worldwide named David. It is most common in the United States.
- Over 3.5 million people have the name Jesus, most prevalent in Mexico.
- More than 11.4 million people are named Michael, making it the third most popular Christmas baby name. You'll find the name most often in the United States.
Most Popular Baby Names in North America
Of the top 50 Christmas baby names worldwide, 21 are most common in North America.
- Rank 2 in the US: David means "beloved."
- Rank 3 in the US: Michael means "who is like God."
- Rank 4 in the US: Mary means "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved."
- Rank 5 in the US: Joseph means "Jehovah increases."
- Rank 11 in the US: Christine means "Christian."
- Rank 12 in the US: Angela means "angel."
- Rank 13 in Mexico: Jesus means "the Lord is salvation."
- Rank 17 in the US: Christopher means "bearer of Christ."
- Rank 18 in the US: Irene means "peace."
- Rank 19 in Mexico: Angel means "angel."
- Rank 24 in the US: Helen means "torch, shining light."
- Rank 25 in the US: Nicole means "people of victory."
- Rank 28 in the US: Carol means "free man."
- Rank 32 in the US: Virginia means "virginal, pure."
- Rank 34 in the US: Amy means "beloved."
- Rank 41 in the US: Clara means "bright, clear."
- Rank 43 in the US: Robin means "bright, fame."
- Rank 47 in Mexico: Angelica means "angel or angelic."
- Rank 48 in Mexico: Salvador means "savior."
- Rank 49 in the US: Nicholas means "people of victory."
- Rank 50 in the US: Ellen means "torch, shining light."
Most Popular Baby Names in South America
Of the top 50 Christmas baby names worldwide, four are most common in South America:
- Rank 1 in Brazil: Maria means "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved."
- Rank 15 in Brazil: Gabriel means "God is my strength."
- Rank 20 in Colombia: Luz means "light."
- Rank 37 in Brazil: Helena means "torch, shining light."
Most Popular Baby Names in Africa
Of the top 50 Christmas baby names worldwide, 10 are most common in Africa:
- Rank 7 in DR Congo: Marie means "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved."
- Rank 8 in Nigeria: Emmanuel means "God is with us."
- Rank 14 in Nigeria: Esther means "star."
- Rank 21 in Nigeria: Felix means "happy, fortunate."
- Rank 26 in Uganda: Agnes means "pure, virginal."
- Rank 30 in DR Congo: Beatrice means "she who brings happiness, blessed."
- Rank 35 in Nigeria: Joy means "joy."
- Rank 38 in Kenya: Lucy means "light."
- Rank 40 in Nigeria: Stella means "star.
- Rank 45 in Nigeria: Solomon means "peace."
Most Popular Baby Names in Europe
Of the top 50 Christmas baby names worldwide, seven are most common in Europe:
- Rank 6 in Russia: Elena means "bright, shining light."
- Rank 9 in Italy: Mario means "Mars."
- Rank 10 in Russia: Natalya means "natal day, Christmas."
- Rank 16 in France: Christian means "anointed one, follower of Christ."
- Rank 22 in Italy: Lucia means "light."
- Rank 31 in Russia: Kristina means "anointed, a Christian."
- Rank 42 in Russia: Angelina means "angel."
Most Popular Baby Names in Asia
Of the top 50 Christmas baby names world wide, eight are most common in Asia:
- Rank 23 in India: Shanti means "peace."
- Rank 27 in India: Kiran means "ray of light."
- Rank 29 in the Philippines: Josephine means "Jehovah increases."
- Rank 33 in India: Mira means "admirable, peace, female ruler, ocean."
- Rank 36 in Pakistan: Bashir means "the one who brings good news."
- Rank 39 in India: Salim means "safe."
- Rank 44 in Bangladesh: Habiba means "beloved, sweetheart."
- Rank 46 in Pakistan: Habib means "loved one."
Methodology:
Absolute Digital Media put together this list of the most popular festive baby names worldwide. To do so, an analysis was conducted using Nameberry's seed list of Christmas baby names. To determine the most popular festive baby names, Absolute Digital Media ranked the popularity of each name using Forebears to find out how many people have that name, which country the name is most prevalent in, and the origin meaning. Research was collected in November 2022 and is accurate as of then but subject to change.
