What Squad Names Are Trending in 2025?

Top trending friend group names for 2025:

TikTok-Inspired:

Main Character Collective
Plot Armor Squad
The Vibe Shift

Aesthetic Instagram:

The Latte Club
Minimal Chaos
Golden Ratio Gang

Meme-Based:

Chronically Online Crew
Girl Math Accountants
This Is Fine Squad

Music & Pop Culture:

The Eras Tour Squad
Brat Summer Squad
Anti-Hero Alliance

These names reflect 2025's shift toward main character energy, aesthetic minimalism, and self-aware internet humor. The trend is moving from loud, all-caps names to subtle, curated identities.

Trending Friend Group Names for 2025: What's Hot Right Now

Squad culture is evolving - and so are the names.

Generic names like "Squad Goals" have been replaced by more creative, personality-driven identities. The squads making waves in 2025 have names that reflect current trends while staying authentic to their crew.

In this guide, you'll discover 60+ trending squad names for 2025 - from TikTok-inspired names to aesthetic vibes that dominate Instagram. Plus, we'll show you how to pick trends that age well and turn your squad into collectible cards at squadcards.app.

What's Trending in Squad Culture for 2025

The shift from loud to subtle. Gen Z is moving toward understated, aesthetic choices. Think "The Quiet Riot" instead of "CHAOS CREW."

Personality-based naming. Thanks to apps revealing personality types (Social Connector, Wild Card, etc.), squads are choosing names that reflect actual characteristics.

Main character energy everywhere. Every squad wants a name that sounds cinematic and memorable.

Nostalgic callbacks with modern twists. 2000s nostalgia is huge, but remixed - "Y2K Protocol" instead of just "The Plastics."

TikTok-Inspired Squad Names (2025)

Names capturing what's viral right now.

Main Character Energy:

Main Character Collective
Plot Armor Squad
The Protagonist Era
Character Development Crew
The Canon Events

Trend-Based:

The Vibe Shift
Emotional Support Squad
Roman Empire Society
The Lore Keepers
Core Memory Makers

Audio/Sound:

The Soundtrack
Trending Audio Crew
FYP Legends
The Compilation Squad
Viral Moment Makers

💡 Squad Cards tip: TikTok-inspired names work great with dynamic, bold card designs. Create your squad at squadcards.app and discover each friend's true personality.

Aesthetic Instagram Squad Names

For crews whose group photos always eat.

Clean Girl Aesthetic:

The Latte Club
Minimal Chaos
Sunday Reset Society
Golden Ratio Gang
The Soft Launch

Dark Academia:

The Library After Hours
Dead Poets Reformed
Coffee Stain Chronicles
The Archive Keepers
Between the Pages

Coquette Core:

Bow & Arrow Society
Pink Pilates Princesses
The Dainty Darlings
Pearl Society
The Soft Era

✨ Design match: Aesthetic names pair perfectly with Rare or Epic rarity cards at squadcards.app.

Gen Z vs. Millennial Naming Styles

Gen Z Style (2025):

no thoughts club
chronically online crew
the groupchat
emotional damage squad
understood the assignment

Millennial Style (Updated):

The Office Extension
Parks & Rec Department
Mean Girls Alumni
The Gilmore Group
Gossip Girl Graduates

The Blend (What's Winning):

"the breakfast club but make it brunch"
"Parks & Rec Energy (Unhinged)"
"The Office (Chronically Online)"

🎯 Pro tip: The blend works best - specific pop culture with internet humor. Perfect for mixed-age squads.

Meme-Based Names That'll Last

Internet references with staying power.

Self-Aware Humor:

The NPC Collective
Side Quest Society
The Glitch in the Matrix
Simulation Squad
Achievement Unlocked Crew

Classic Meme Energy:

This Is Fine Squad
Galaxy Brain Collective
Big Brain Energy
The Vibe Check Failed

2025 Meme Trends:

The Roman Empire (but for squads)
Girl Math Accountants
Orange Peel Theory Survivors
Caught in 4K Squad
Chronically Online Legends

😂 Meme longevity: Choose memes that capture a feeling rather than a moment. Create your chaotic crew at squadcards.app.

Music & Pop Culture Names

What's dominating music and media right now.

Taylor Swift Era:

The Eras Tour Squad
Midnights Crew
Anti-Hero Alliance
Karma's Favorites

Other Music-Inspired:

The Brat Summer Squad (Charli XCX)
Espresso Gang (Sabrina Carpenter)
Short n' Sweet Society
The Renaissance

Current TV/Movie:

The Bear Energy
Bridgerton Besties
The White Lotus Crew
Barbenheimer Survivors

🎵 Cultural moment: Pick artists/shows you'll love long-term. Turn your squad into legends at squadcards.app.

How to Pick Trends That Age Well

Not all trending names survive.

Will Age Well ✅

"Main Character Energy" (aspiration is timeless)
"The Vibe Check" (always relevant)
"Plot Armor Squad" (gaming concepts endure)

Will Date Quickly ❌

Names referencing specific 2025 drama
Very current slang that'll fade
Platform-specific names

The Test

Ask yourself:

Will I need to explain this in 2 years?
Is this about a feeling or a moment?
Can I imagine using this long-term?

Creating Your Trend-Proof Name

Blend current with permanent.

The Formula:

Pick a current trend you vibe with
Add personal meaning (inside joke, location)
Make it sound timeless

Example:

Current trend: "The Vibe"
Personal: Your group meets at the library
Result: "The Library Vibe" or "Vibe Between the Stacks"

Captures 2025 energy without being trapped by it.

2025 Squad Name Don'ts

Avoid these mistakes:

❌ Overusing "Era"

❌ Too much irony

❌ Copying influencer squads

❌ Platform-specific names

✅ Instead:

Use trends meaningfully
Balance irony with sincerity
Take inspiration, not copies
Reference feelings, not platforms

When to Rebrand

Signs it's time to update:

🚨 You cringe when you say it

🚨 It references something completely over

🚨 New members don't get it

🚨 Doesn't match who you are anymore

How to rebrand:

Evolution: "Squad Goals 2.0"
Fresh start with current trends
Create new Squad Cards to make it official

Head to squadcards.app to create cards with your updated squad name.

The best 2025 squad names blend what's current with what's authentic.

Don't chase every trend - pick ones that match your vibe.

Do personalize - add your story to trending formats.

Do think ahead - choose names that could work next year too.

Turn your trending squad name into something legendary at squadcards.app. Create cards for each friend, answer spicy questions to reveal their personalities from Social Connector to Wild Card, and share your 2025 squad with the world.

Because trends fade, but legendary squads are forever. 💫

What's your squad's 2025 name? Share in the comments! 👇