And just like that, we’re at the very last round!
There’s plenty of excitement from that other March Madness right about now, but for us? This is very last chance to make your vote count.
The winning name will join a long and distinguished list.
PAST WINNERS OF MARCH MADNESS BABY NAMES
- Nathaniel and Louisa in 2011
- Arthur and Genevieve in 2012
- Archer and Isla in 2013
- Everett and Cora in 2014
- Finn and Cora in 2015*
- Theodore and Sylvie in 2016
- Leo and Wren in 2017
- Rowan and Eliza in 2018
- Arlo and Margot in 2019
- Caspian and Tess in 2020
- Raphael and Magnolia in 2021
- August and Marigold in 2022
- James and Gemma in 2023
- Callum and Maisie in 2024
* indicates that Cora won back-to-back championships. I couldn’t decide how I felt about defending a title, so I asked the audience. You agreed that it was best if any winning name was permanently retired from competition.
RESULTS OF THE SEMIFINAL MATCHES
Last week’s contests were close, but not razor-thin. In fact, this year’s competition has yet to see a really close, anyone-could-take-this kind of match. Maybe the final will be the one?
Sullivan handily defeated Corbin, earning almost 67% of the total. Sullivan lost to Wesley in 2024’s semifinals, so it’s exciting to see the name advance this year.
With just over 58% of the vote, Otto inched past Adrian. I’m a little surprised at this one, if only because both names did so well throughout the competition. Otto was knocked out in the quarter-finals last year by eventual 2024 champ Callum.
And just like that, we have our final two contenders!
MARCH MADNESS BABY NAMES 2025 BOYS FINAL
THANKS FOR VOTING!
Polls remain open until Wednesday, April 2nd. Check back on April 5th to see the big reveal and celebrate our new champions!
