The latest list of the most popular baby names is out, and one famous family is responsible for a new trend. Even though Liam, Noah, and Oliver took the top three spots, one notable name gained momentum in the last year—and parents think it may have something to do with Donald Trump.
In 2024, the name Barron ranked 1,019 on the Social Security Administration’s list. But in 2025, it had jumped up to 790. Of course, there’s some suspicion that the President’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has something to do with the surge.
While number 790 may seem like it’s pretty low on the list, it’s actually the highest this name has ever climbed. That’s right, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration’s stats, Barron was more popular in 2025 than any other year in recorded history.
The Popularity of Other Names in the Trump Family
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 21: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with his wife Melania Trump (center left) and from right: Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump. In the front row are Kai Trump and Donald Trump III, children of Donald Trump Jr. on April 21, 2016 in New York. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Do any of Trump’s other children (or grandchildren) have names that are on the rise? It doesn’t look like the Barron effect is holding true for the other members of the First family. The Commander-In-Chief’s second-youngest son’s name is in steady decline. Back in 2000, Eric ranked 42nd on the SSA’s annual list. By last year, it had dropped down to 273. Eldest daughter Ivanka’s name has never made the top 1,000, and youngest daughter Tiffany plummeted from 101 in 2000 to 880 in 2025.
If you’re wondering about Donald (both the Presdient’s name and the name of his son, Donald Trump Jr.), it hasn’t fared well either. Twenty-five years ago, Donald ranked 217. Since 2000, it has been in steady decline, reaching only 690 last year.
Despite these drops, other members of Trump’s family have names that are on the rise. Granddaughter Kai’s name ranked 403rd in 2000. It hit 59th place in 2022 but dropped to 93rd in 2025.
Of course, other First Family names didn’t follow Kai’s semi-meteoric rise. Carolina, Eric and Lara Trump’s daughter, was the 267th most popular baby name in 2000. But by 2025, it had fallen to 405. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s daughter’s name, Arabella, went from 798 in 2020 to 213 last year. Brother Joseph’s name also dropped—from eight to 29. In an impressive change, their brother Theodore’s name rose from 312 to the number-four spot.
Will Barron continue to work its way up the list? We’ll have to wait until next year to see if parents are just as impressed with the presidential pick.
This story was originally published by Parade on May 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.