Hurricane Names 2026 – Is Yours On The List?
Learn how hurricanes are named, and see the names for this season and next. Did yours make the list?
Ever wonder why tropical storms and hurricanes are given names? It is not to make dangerous storms sound friendlier. Names help meteorologists, emergency managers, the media, and the public communicate clearly about which storm is being tracked.
Below is the full Atlantic hurricane name list for 2025 through 2030. Want to know, “Is my name on the hurricane list?” Scroll through the tables below and find out.
The official Atlantic hurricane name lists are maintained by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and rotate every six years. That means the list used in 2025 will be used again in 2031, unless one of the names is retired and replaced after a particularly deadly or costly storm.
Atlantic Hurricane Names 2025
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea |
| 2 | Barry |
| 3 | Chantal |
| 4 | Dexter |
| 5 | Erin |
| 6 | Fernand |
| 7 | Gabrielle |
| 8 | Humberto |
| 9 | Imelda |
| 10 | Jerry |
| 11 | Karen |
| 12 | Lorenzo |
| 13 | Melissa |
| 14 | Nestor |
| 15 | Olga |
| 16 | Pablo |
| 17 | Rebekah |
| 18 | Sebastien |
| 19 | Tanya |
| 20 | Van |
| 21 | Wendy |
Atlantic Hurricane Names 2026
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur |
| 2 | Bertha |
| 3 | Cristobal |
| 4 | Dolly |
| 5 | Edouard |
| 6 | Fay |
| 7 | Gonzalo |
| 8 | Hanna |
| 9 | Isaias |
| 10 | Josephine |
| 11 | Kyle |
| 12 | Leah |
| 13 | Marco |
| 14 | Nana |
| 15 | Omar |
| 16 | Paulette |
| 17 | Rene |
| 18 | Sally |
| 19 | Teddy |
| 20 | Vicky |
| 21 | Wilfred |
Atlantic Hurricane Names 2027
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ana |
| 2 | Bill |
| 3 | Claudette |
| 4 | Danny |
| 5 | Elsa |
| 6 | Fred |
| 7 | Grace |
| 8 | Henri |
| 9 | Imani |
| 10 | Julian |
| 11 | Kate |
| 12 | Larry |
| 13 | Mindy |
| 14 | Nicholas |
| 15 | Odette |
| 16 | Peter |
| 17 | Rose |
| 18 | Sam |
| 19 | Teresa |
| 20 | Victor |
| 21 | Wanda |
Atlantic Hurricane Names 2028
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex |
| 2 | Bonnie |
| 3 | Colin |
| 4 | Danielle |
| 5 | Earl |
| 6 | Farrah |
| 7 | Gaston |
| 8 | Hermine |
| 9 | Idris |
| 10 | Julia |
| 11 | Karl |
| 12 | Lisa |
| 13 | Martin |
| 14 | Nicole |
| 15 | Owen |
| 16 | Paula |
| 17 | Richard |
| 18 | Shary |
| 19 | Tobias |
| 20 | Virginie |
| 21 | Walter |
Atlantic Hurricane Names 2029
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arlene |
| 2 | Bret |
| 3 | Cindy |
| 4 | Don |
| 5 | Emily |
| 6 | Franklin |
| 7 | Gert |
| 8 | Harold |
| 9 | Idalia |
| 10 | Jose |
| 11 | Katia |
| 12 | Lee |
| 13 | Margot |
| 14 | Nigel |
| 15 | Ophelia |
| 16 | Philippe |
| 17 | Rina |
| 18 | Sean |
| 19 | Tammy |
| 20 | Vince |
| 21 | Whitney |
Atlantic Hurricane Names 2030
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto |
| 2 | Brianna |
| 3 | Chris |
| 4 | Debby |
| 5 | Ernesto |
| 6 | Francine |
| 7 | Gordon |
| 8 | Holly |
| 9 | Isaac |
| 10 | Joyce |
| 11 | Kirk |
| 12 | Leslie |
| 13 | Miguel |
| 14 | Nadine |
| 15 | Oscar |
| 16 | Patty |
| 17 | Rafael |
| 18 | Sara |
| 19 | Tony |
| 20 | Valerie |
| 21 | William |
The 2030 names above come from the official rotating Atlantic list published by NOAA and the WMO.
How Are Hurricanes Named?
The World Meteorological Organization maintains six rotating lists of names for Atlantic storms. Each year uses one list, and after six years the cycle repeats. If a storm is especially deadly or costly, its name can be retired and replaced with a new name beginning with the same letter.
Storm names are used because they are much easier to remember and communicate than technical storm numbers or coordinates. Naming helps forecasters, emergency officials, and the public avoid confusion, especially when more than one storm is active at the same time. NOAA says Atlantic naming lists have been used in this form since the mid-20th century and are now maintained through the WMO process.
Why Are There Only 21 Hurricane Names Each Year?
There are only 21 names on each Atlantic list because the letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z are skipped. The WMO says it is difficult to find enough suitable names beginning with those letters, and storm names need to be clear, recognizable, and usable across the Atlantic and Caribbean region. The lists are also balanced across English, French, and Spanish usage.
What Happens If There Are More Than 21 Named Storms?
If an Atlantic hurricane season uses all 21 regular names, additional storms come from a supplemental list approved by the WMO. NOAA says this supplemental list is now used instead of the Greek alphabet.
No More Greek Alphabet Names
For years, the Greek alphabet was used if a season ran out of regular storm names. But after the extremely active 2020 season, the WMO discontinued that practice. Starting in 2021, the Greek alphabet was replaced with an official supplemental list for Atlantic storms. The WMO said Greek letters created communication and translation challenges and did not work well for retirement rules.
Can Hurricane Names Be Retired?
Yes. If a storm becomes especially destructive or deadly, the WMO can retire that name so it will never be used again in the Atlantic basin. NOAA says names are retired when reusing them would be inappropriate for reasons of sensitivity.
Retired Atlantic Hurricane Names in Recent Years
Recent retired names listed on the current Farmers’ Almanac page include Laura (2020), Ida (2021), Fiona and Ian (2022), while 2023 and 2024 are currently shown there as having no retirements listed.
Is My Name On The Hurricane List?
Maybe. The Atlantic lists for 2025 through 2030 include names such as Andrea, Karen, Melissa, Arthur, Hanna, Ana, Victor, Alex, Nicole, Emily, Sara, and William. Check the tables above to see whether your name made the list this time around. Official hurricane names are selected by the WMO, not submitted by the public.
Previous Hurricane Names
Atlantic Hurricane Names 2024
- Alberto
- Beryl
- Chris
- Debby
- Ernesto
- Francine
- Gordon
- Helene
- Isaac
- Joyce
- Kirk
- Leslie
- Milton
- Nadine
- Oscar
- Patty
- Rafael
- Sara
- Tony
- Valerie
- William
Keep Learning
More information on hurricanes, tornados, and storm surges.
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My name did not make the list and I really would like to be named after a hurricane.
Hurricane Isonna
My Name never comes up. I must not be as nasty and dirty what other names show up
Will Sybil ever be on the list as a hurricane?
why has there never been a hurricane named Steve There has been a hurricane Dave and one named Bob but never Steve.
We wish they asked for input! We know a few names we’d like to see added!
FINALLY…… Both my name and my husband’s name is in June ! I always wondered about how names were for hurricanes. Now I know. Great article… Thank you.
Where is Darlene. My name never appears.
Names mine never comes up!?
When I was in the Navy I went through Hurricane Hugo. It was really something. We got underway from Charleston, SC the day before Hugo made landfall. The one thing I’ll never forget is going through the eye. It was awesome but also very eerie. I have to admit that the rocking and rolling of the ship I was on was very relaxing. It was the best sleep I’ve ever had!!
Has there ever been a Hurricane Kelsey?
Well, I didn’t make the list for 2023, but both my brother and I are on the 2024 list. That should be a stellar year!