german baby names
Explore 47 baby names of German origin. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
German baby names at a glance
- Names
- 47
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 20 · 26 · 1
- Average length
- 6.3 letters
- Most popular (2025)
- Emma #3
Our directory has 47 German baby names: 20 girls' names, 26 boys' names and 1 unisex name.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Emma (#3 for girls), followed by Amelia (#4 for girls), Henry (#5 for boys) and William (#9 for boys). 21 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
Conrad has climbed fastest, from #551 in 2020 to #417 in 2025; Matilda rose from #478 to #365 over 5 years.
For something less common, Adalbert, Elke and Gunther were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 6.3 letters, from Ida to Siegfried, and 55% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Adalbertnoble and brightGerman · boy
- Adelaidenoble, of noble kindGerman · girl#289
- Alaricruler of all, noble powerGerman · boy
- Albertnoble, brightGerman · boy#614
- Amaliavigour, workGerman · girl#566
- Ameliaindustrious, strivingGerman · girl#4
- Anneliesegrace and pledged to GodGerman · girl
- Annikagrace, favorGerman · girl#995
- Bernardbrave bearGerman · boy
- Brigittaexalted one, strengthGerman · girl
- Conradbold counselGerman · boy#417
- Dietrichruler of the peopleGerman · boy
- Elkenoble, of noble kindGerman · girl
- Ellaother, from a Germanic name elementGerman · girl#29
- Emeryindustrious rulerGerman · unisex#74
- Emmawhole, universalGerman · girl#3
- Ernstserious, resoluteGerman · boy
- Frederickpeaceful ruler of great powerGerman · boy#435
- Friedapeaceful rulerGerman · girl
- Gerhardbrave spearGerman · boy
- GretelpearlGerman · girl
- Guntherbold warriorGerman · boy
- Hannelorea blend of Hanne (God is gracious) and LoreGerman · girl
- Heinrichruler of the homeGerman · boy
- Henryruler of the homeGerman · boy#5
- Hildegardbattle protectorGerman · girl
- Hughmind, intellect, spiritGerman · boy#732
- Hugomind, intellectGerman · boy#378
- Idahardworking; prosperous; laborGerman · girl
- Karlfree manGerman · boy
- Klausvictory of the peopleGerman · boy
- Leonardbrave as a lionGerman · boy#637
- Leopoldbold people, brave folkGerman · boy
- Lieselpledged to GodGerman · girl
- Loreleialluring rock, murmuring cliffGerman · girl#441
- Louisarenowned warriorGerman · girl#697
- Ludwigfamous warriorGerman · boy
- Lutherarmy of the peopleGerman · boy
- Marleneof Magdala, bitter graceGerman · girl
- Matildamighty in battleGerman · girl#365
- Milosoldier, mercifulGerman · boy#119
- OttoWealth, prosperity, or fortuneGerman · boy#277
- Reinhardtbrave counselGerman · boy
- Siegfriedvictorious peaceGerman · boy
- Wilhelmresolute protectorGerman · boy
- Willaresolute protector, will helmetGerman · girl#422
- Williamresolute protector, strong-willed warriorGerman · boy#9
questions about German baby names
Which German baby names are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular German baby names are Emma (#3 for girls), Amelia (#4 for girls), Henry (#5 for boys), William (#9 for boys) and Ella (#29 for girls).
Which German baby names are rising in popularity?
Conrad has climbed from #551 in 2020 to #417 in 2025. Matilda (#478 to #365) and Otto (#389 to #277) are also rising.
What are some unique German baby names?
Adalbert, Elke, Gunther, Karl and Luther were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are German baby names more common for girls or boys?
Of 47 German baby names on HushName, 20 are girls' names, 26 are boys' names and 1 are unisex.
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