Shire’s Top Baby Boy Names for 2025 Revealed

Sienna Rivers | Lifestyle & Trends Columist | Sutherland Shire Gazette

6 August 2025

The Sutherland Shire’s top baby boy names for 2025 have been announced, and they read less like a birth registry and more like the line-up for a high-end driveway photoshoot.

Ranger once again takes first place - praised for its rugged charm, dependable nature, and the ability to look impressive without ever venturing off-road. Parents say it’s “adventurous yet safe,” which is also how they describe family holidays to Nelson Bay.

Ram continues its steady climb in second, admired for its unapologetic presence and built-to-last confidence. “It’s the kind of name that takes up two car spaces without saying sorry,” said one Illawong dad, proudly adjusting his son’s matching puffer vest.

Newcomer Shark has powered into third, riding a wave of eco-conscious street cred thanks to the recent BYD Shark electric ute. Parents say it blends fierceness with environmental responsibility - “like a great white that also recycles.”

A Sutherland Shire Birth Registry Association spokesperson confirmed the data, noting: “These names reflect the Shire’s core values - durability, style, and the ability to handle unexpected conditions, whether that’s a muddy oval or a surprise trip to Bunnings.”

Sociologists say this naming trend is essentially brand loyalty in human form. “In thirty years, we’ll have boardrooms full of men named Ranger, Ram, and Shark - most of whom will have never set foot on a worksite, but will talk a lot about torque.