We’ve already told you about the 10 hottest 2026 baby name trends: from showgirl-inspired monikers (thanks, Taylor Swift) to so-called “boomer” names stealing the spotlight. But while lots of names are climbing the charts, there’s another group quietly sliding in the opposite direction. According to BabyCenter’s latest analysis of the names parents are choosing (and ditching), there are 100 baby names at risk of “going extinct” in 2026—meaning they’ve fallen dramatically in popularity and could soon disappear from the naming landscape altogether.

By examining year-over-year changes among the top 1,000 baby names, BabyCenter identified which once-popular picks saw the steepest declines between 2024 and 2025—offering a clear snapshot of the styles and sounds parents are moving away from right now.

The results? BabyCenter says unique spellings are officially uncool, with nontraditional versions of familiar favorites like Charleigh, Alivia, Maddison, Emmitt, and Mohamad slipping fast. Place-inspired names are also losing momentum, with London, Malaysia, and Dallas down for girls and Boston dropping for boys.

The shift continues with boy names ending in “-y”, including Huxley, Grady, Rey, Corey, and Harry, all sliding down the rankings. And once-popular names that start with D and K are being left behind too—from Danielle and Dylan to Dominic, Dev, Kylian, and Karim.

Of course, baby name trends are famously cyclical. The names that feel dated today may be right on time tomorrow—so if one of these endangered picks has your heart, consider this your moment to bring it back.

Check out the 100 least popular baby names names of 2026, according to Babycenter, below.

And while you’re at it, check out the endangered list for 2025, for a quick review.

Girls Names Losing Popularity in 2026:
1. Charleigh
2. Mckinley
3. Prisha
4. Ezra
5. Sasha
6. Mia
7. Kenna
8. Kori
9. Dior
10. Shaikha
11. Gabrielle
12. Zaylee
13. Ocean
14. Allie
15. Giana
16. Skyler
17. Kinley
18. Aarya
19. Kylee
20. Renata
21. Rayne
22. Malaysia
23. Goldie
24. Halle
25. Amayah
26. Kenzie
27. Avianna
28. Alivia
29. Danielle
30. Everlee
31. Kiana
32. Maddison
33. Vada
34. Indie
35. Regina
36. Averie
37. Elsa
38. Kaeli
39. Lilian
40. Siena
41. Dylan
42. Dallas
43. Amal
44. Nicole
45. Oaklyn
46. Brinley
47. Daleyza
48. Payton
49. London
50. Abby

Boys Names Losing Popularity in 2026:
1. Kylian
2. Atharv
3. Enoch
4. Crue
5. Huxley
6. Salman
7. Camilo
8. Advik
9. Emmitt
10. Garrett
11. Jaxton
12. Avyaan
13. Karim
14. Ishaan
15. Dax
16. Mohamad
17. Case
18. Ryland
19. Franco
20. Boston
21. Santana
22. Reign
23. Rudra
24. Ridge
25. Grady
26. Dominick
27. Mikael
28. Aryan
29. Rey
30. Adan
31. Jase
32. Avi
33. Quinn
34. Gage
35. Hamad
36. Anderson
37. Corey
38. Gunner
39. Bryce
40. Brixton
41. Chandler
42. Harry
43. Alonso
44. Frank
45. Trace
46. Bruce
47. Jedidiah
48. Langston
49. Ignacio
50. Dev

For more baby name inspo, sure to review the 2026’s Hottest Baby Name Trends and 2025’s Biggest Baby Name Trends.