For new mum’s and dads, choosing a name for their child is the first big decision they will make in their journey as parents. Although new research, that predicts the rise of floral baby names, may help you decide when facing this challenge.
Flower delivery company Eflorist has revealed research proving that floral-themed baby names for girls and boys are going to skyrocket in popularity in 2025.
As different trends aways seem to reappear – like fashion and beauty – it is not surprising that baby names can also make a comeback.
According to the research, Heather could be the standout name for baby girls, seeing a 617 per cent growth in popularity since the 20th century. The name Heather means ‘evergreen flowering plant’ and comes from British origin.
For baby boys, the research identified that the name William could be the most popular floral-inspired boy’s name for 2025, with a 483 per cent increase in popularity since the 2000s. The popularity in this known role name is no surprise given Prince William’s growing role within the Royal Family.
Although William might not seem at all like a floral baby name, the ‘sweet William’ is a pink fringed petal flower synonymous with British summer, which is also considered a ‘flower of the gods’.
Eflorist analysed historical ONS data on new baby names all the way back to 1904, comparing the average growth from the 20th century to the 21st, allowing them to detail the floral baby names consistently ‘blooming’ in popularity.
Top floral girls’ names in 2025
- Heather
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Sorrel
- Lily
- Hazel
- Jasmine
- Daisy
- Rose
- Zinnia
The most unusual name on the list is Zinnia, which is a flower that looks a but like a daisy but comes in a wide range of colours, such as vibrate pinks, reds, oranges and green.
Eflorist found that the name Zinnia has seen a 24 per cent increase in popularity since the year 2000, and is derived from the Latin word ‘zinnia’, meaning flower.
And the name Lily, meaning ‘purity and innocence’ saw a 92 per cent growth since the turn of the century. The name can be spelt in multiple different ways, from Lily, Lili, to Lillie.
Top floral boys’ names in 2025
- William
- Jared
- Linden
- Basil
- Florian
During Victorian times, the sweet William symbolised gallantry – a word used to describe someone with courage, bravery, and noble behaviour.
The modern resurgence of the name William might not be surprising considering Kate Middleton included sweet Williams in her bridal bouquet as a tribute to her new husband.
Research found that the name Basil has seen a significant rise in popularity by 71 per cent. Basil comes from Greek origin, and has quite a posh ring to it, alongside referring to the namesake herb, Basil also translates to ‘king’.
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Which budding botanical baby names are at risk of extinction?
Whilst many floral names will see a resurgence in 2025, Eflorist noticed eight budding baby names at risk of extinction:
- Blossom
- Orion
- Iris
- Ivy
- Indigo
- Violet
- Briar
- Fluer
- Marigold
- Rowan
So for any parents wanting a rarer name, one of these could be for you….
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