It is the announcement that fans have been waiting for: Baby Hough has been born. Fans of “Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough and his wife Hayley Erbert have been eagerly awaiting an announcement about the birth of their child, and it finally came on January 5.
The couple shared a short statement, including their daughter’s name, and a photo of her tiny feet, lovingly held in both their hands. But days before the official announcement, Hough had given fans a clue about his daughter’s name.
Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert’s Baby Announcement
Hough and Erbert shared a joint Instagram announcement on January 5, featuring a black-and-white photo and a short yet powerful caption. “December 29, 2025. Everley Capri Hough,” they wrote, followed by a white heart emoji. “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open, and our world is forever changed.”
Their daughter’s name is Everley Capri Hough, and her initials are ECH. Hough had hinted at her arrival just days ago, when he made a subtle change to his Instagram bio. Hough’s Instagram bio reads, “ECH, 4 X Emmy Award Winner, 6 X DWTS Champion, NYT Best Selling Author, LIVE ON TOUR.” Before the addition of ECH, it had also included the sentence, “soon to be Daddy.” It was not immediately clear at the time what ECH referred to, but many fans speculated it was the initials of their child.
Fans have reacted to Hough’s subtle clue change again in the comment section of the couple’s rainbow baby birth announcement.
Fans Show Their Support for Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert
It has only been an hour since Hough and Erbert announced the birth of their daughter, who was born on December 29, 2025. Fans have flooded the comment section with messages of excitement and love. But those who spotted Hough’s clue in his bio have also remarked on this. “Why did I predict her first name when Derek changed his bio to ECD. Congrats, guys,” a fan shared. Other messages are sharing similar sentiments.
Other reactions include, “I’m so so happy for you both. Everyday I check your post. Now your baby is hear. How wonderful. Huge huge congratulations,” “Tears, happy tears! God bless you! You’re a bigger family now! ,” and “Congratulations Mom & Dad!”
Hough’s DWTS family is also showing their support, with congratulatory messages. This includes one from his sister, Julianne Hough. “Welcome to the world sweet angel Everley,” she wrote.
