The 'dad names' that are dying out include steve and colin - is yours on the list?

IT WAS A STAPLE OF THE 80S AND 90S BUT THE TITLE HAS SEEN ITS POPULARITY PLUMMET AS PARENTS GO FOR MORE LA-DI-DAH OPTIONS AS 'TENDS ARE CONSTANTLY EVOLVING OVER TIME, AND THESE NAMES IN

PARTICULAR HAVE SEEN A BIG DECLINE' KATE NELSON 17:18, 05 Jun 2025 The name Steve is dying out and will soon join the history books with the other doomed monikers including Gary, Nigel

and Barry. It was a staple of the 80s and 90s but the title has seen its popularity plummet as parents go for more la-di-dah options. But in a glimmer of hope, Steve topped the list of

monikers people would like to save from extinction. The tally, by Etsy, also found names such as Colin and Craig are still liked by folk - but just not enough to bestow upon their children.

Roger, Tyrone, and Phil are also in grave danger, with less than 10 tots given these names in 2024. Baby name consultant SJ Strum, author of ‘Baby Name Envy’, said: “Trends are constantly

evolving over time, and these names in particular have seen a big decline in recent years. Article continues below “Many of these we often think of as Dad names, as a result of them being so

popular in the 80s and 90s. “Now new parents are searching for more playful and creative names that have unique meanings.” The expert said the name Steve may be handed another lifeline by

parents who give it a new twist. Article continues below She added: “We’re also seeing an upcycling trend emerge. “For example, Steve, which was once popular for men, is now being adapted to

Stevie for a baby girl.” Meanwhile, an opposite trend is occurring for women’s vintage names as parents lap up granny monikers such as Mabel, Betty and Gigi.