The Complete List of 2025 Hurricane Names

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and is predicted to exceed normal storm activity, as advised by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

As of an August 7 update, experts anticipated a range of 13 to 18 storm names, with expectations of five to nine escalating into hurricanes. Of these, two to five might reach the status of major hurricanes.

Already, four tropical storms have been named this year. Residents along the Gulf and East Coasts are urged to stay vigilant as the season progresses. Below is the list of all names designated for this year's tropical storms and hurricanes.

2025 Hurricane Name Roster

Hurricane names are recycled every six years in a rotation system, having last been used in 2019 and set to resurface in 2031. The World Meteorological Organization, under the United Nations, is responsible for curating this list.

If a storm is exceptionally destructive or deadly, its name is retired and replaced to avoid future confusion or insensitivity. Should a season exceed 21 storms, a supplementary list of names, validated by the World Meteorological Organization, comes into play.

The Role of Naming Storms

Assigning names to storms assists meteorologists, media, and emergency services in conveying forecasts and warnings, ultimately aiming to boost public readiness. Storm naming enhances clarity and coordination, particularly when multiple systems occur concurrently.

Historically, storm names were assigned on a whim, often after the storm had passed. However, the practice was standardized in 1953 by introducing alphabetical lists, initially using female names exclusively until male names were included in 1979.

Retirement of Hurricane Names

Since 1954, the Atlantic has retired close to 100 storm names. Specifically, the 2024 season saw three retirements: Beryl, Helene, and Milton. Noteworthy names like Katrina (2005), Sandy (2012), and Irma (2017) also belong to this list.