Swiss baby name statistics reveal Noah and Sofia as top choices

The Swiss Federal Statistical Office has released the official baby name statistics for the 2025 birth cohort. For boys, Noah remains the most popular name, maintaining a long-standing position at the top of the rankings. He is followed by Liam and Gabriel. Among girls, Sofia leads the list, with Emma and Mia occupying the second and third positions respectively.

While names like Noah and Sofia show consistent popularity over several years, other names have seen shifts in trends. Linda and Milan have experienced a decline in popularity, while Mina and Maleo have newly entered the top 100. The data also highlights generational shifts in naming preferences; for instance, while Daniel and Maria are the most common names across the entire permanent resident population, different cohorts show different leaders, such as Michael and Sandra for those born in 1985.

Comparisons between Switzerland and Germany reveal distinct preferences, with many names appearing in the top 100 of one country but not the other, though several names like Aaron, Adam, and Alexander are common to both.