Horstomat

Discover the world of first names – with data, charts & trends!

The Horstomat is your toolbox for baby name statistics: humorously named, but scientifically sound.

Discover name trends:
How often was your favorite name given each year?

View all birth years from 2008 to 2025 in clear charts.

Regional popularity:
Where is your favorite name particularly popular?
Explore maps and rankings for cities, regions, and countries – in Germany and worldwide.

Baby Name Battle:
Compete between two regions!

Compare top names and find out which name is trending.

Data basis:

The German statistics come from a representative sample of birth announcements (collected by Knud Bielefeld, first name expert and publisher of this app).

International data comes directly from the official statistical offices of the respective countries.

Facts instead of advertising:

No ads, no data collection

No in-app purchases, no subscription

Just a small, one-time fee – for honest, ad-free name research.

Why "Horstomat"?

Baby names come from the stork, and the stork lives in a nest – it's that simple!