Most popular first names: Hannah is on the retreat

Bei den beliebtesten Vornamen für Kinder gibt es wenig Bewegung: Emilia und Noah bleiben das dritte Jahr in Folge an der Spitze, so die Auswertung der Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache. Dafür rutscht ein bis vor kurzem populärer Name ab. Von: .[mehr]

According to the German Language Society, Emilia and Noah are the most common first names for the third year in a row. An “a” at the end is particularly popular. more...

Germans are a bit unimaginative when it comes to choosing the first names for their offspring. For the third time in a row, two names top the lists.

After birth, the question is immediately: “What is the name of the child?” The German Language Society is also interested in this and compiles an annual list of the most popular names. However, there is not much movement in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Short and with lots of vowels: As in 2020 and 2021, they top the ranking of the German Language Society. On the other hand, Hanna and Felix are on retreat.

Parents in Germany most often named their newborns Emilia and Noah in 2022 — as in the previous two years. Mattheo and Sophia followed in second place.