With 82 million citizens, Germany is Europe’s most populous country, and one that is rich in history and culture. Many Americans have German ancestry and choose baby names that honor that heritage. Others choose names that have their roots in the German language for another reason: they simply like the name!
The most popular girls names of German origin on our list are familiar and accessible. Names like Audrey, Allison, Caroline, and Rose top the charts and for good reason: they are classic and beautiful. They also happen to have German roots!
Take a look through these pages for more of the most popular German-origin names being used by American parents these days. If you want to branch out beyond Deutschland, here’s our list of the top 100 names for girls across all cultures. The top German names for boys are here.
