Baby names change with the seasons, but five popular names from the late 1940s to the late 1960s are on the brink of being lost forever.

By Chanelle Georgina, Senior Reporter

11:20, Mon, Nov 4, 2024 | UPDATED: 11:24, Mon, Nov 4, 2024

Baby name consultant Colleen Slagen warned some names associated with boomers "are at risk of becoming extinct".

Looking back at the baby name records of 2024, consultant Colleen has identified five names popular with the boomer generation that are no longer popular.

Instead, the 20 baby names rising in popularity include the likes of Lottie, Casey and Rocky.

"A few of the trends I’m seeing right now that I expect to see more of in 2025 are short and effortless names for both boys and girls," said Colleen who paired up with mother and baby retailer JoJo Maman Bébé.

Most recently, research conducted by JoJo Maman Bébé found that 26 percent of UK parents they surveyed worried about regretting their child’s name.

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Going out of fashion: Linda

Of Spanish origin, Linda means "pretty"; in Germany, Linda stems from the word "Lind" meaning tender.

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Baby lying among flowers

Going out of fashion: Kathy

Kathy, a diminutive of Katherine, means "pure" – symbolic of a newborn.

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Going out of fashion: Karen

Of Danish origin, Karen is also a diminutive of Katherine, which refers to the "pure" nature of a baby.

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Going out of fashion: Gary

Gary is an Olde English name referring to a "spear" and can allude to a sharp wit.

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A 6 month old baby boy smiling, laying on a bed

Going out of fashion: Bob

Bob means "bright" and alludes to having "fame" within life.

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