Ranking of the most popular female and male names in Italy in 2025
This marks another year of consolidated trends for baby names in Italy, with Sofia and Leonardo leading the way. Data provided by the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) offers an interesting insight into parents' choices, revealing not only the most common names but also a series of regional trends.
Female names: a kingdom for SofiaFor the fourteenth consecutive year, the name Sofia holds the top spot among girls' names, with a total of 4,636 registrations. Its appeal lies in its elegance and profound meaning of wisdom. In second place, Aurora leads the way with 4,265 choices, followed by Ginevra , which received 4,153 votes.
Other popular choicesRight after the podium, we find Vittoria with 3,893, Giulia with 3,397, and Beatrice with 3,316. The ranking continues with names like Ludovica and Matilde , both with over 3,000 uses, and Alice who totaled 2,901 choices. The top ten is rounded out by Emma and Camilla, who close with 2,539 and 2,118 registrations, respectively.
Male names: Leonardo always tops the listLeonardo remains the favorite among boys' names, with 6,580 uses. This name gained popularity in 2018, surpassing Francesco , who now sits in sixth place. In second place is Edoardo with 5,819 choices, followed by Tommaso with 4,389.
The regional men's rankingsMattia is in fourth place with 4,233 choices, and Alessandro is in fifth with 4,201. Francesco , who has always been very popular, loses ground and slips to sixth place with 4,199. Lorenzo , Gabriele, and Riccardo are in seventh, eighth, and ninth place, with Andrea rounding out the top ten with 3,143 choices.
Regional trends and foreign namesAnalyzing the regional data, it emerges that Leonardo is the most popular name in almost all northern regions, with only two exceptions: in the province of Bolzano, Noah leads the way, while in Valle d'Aosta, Edoardo and Tommaso are tied. In central Italy, Leonardo maintains its position, while in some southern regions, Francesco remains the favorite in Molise and Puglia.
Names among foreign communitiesInterestingly, the names chosen by foreign parents living in Italy show a certain continuity with Italian ones. Among boys, the most common names are Rayan , Adam , and Liam , while among girls, Sofia , Sara , and Amira stand out. The names tend to reflect the parents' cultural traditions, but also a certain inclination toward popular names in Italy.
The phenomenon of the double surnameAnother growing trend is the use of double surnames , with 6.7% of births registered under this new system. This change represents a significant evolution in the way names are managed in our country, following a ruling by the Constitutional Court.
In conclusion, this year continues to be a year of consistency for names in Italy, with Sofia and Leonardo maintaining their top positions. These data reflect not only parents' preferences, but also an evolving cultural landscape that embraces both tradition and innovation.
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