Baby Name Popularity News
The popularity of baby names is the subject of these news stories, which look at name popularity trends now and over time. For all the current lists of top names around the world, go to our central Popular Names page.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Most Popular Baby Names 2024 So Far: Mid-Year Edition
Which names are stylish parents-to-be considering right now? All is revealed in our Top 100 most viewed names of the year so far.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Unisex Names Across the Atlantic
Unisex names are more complex than you'd think! We take a deep dive into the data to reveal the top unisex names with a totally different gender balance in the US vs UK.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Girl Names You Never Knew Were in the Top 50
These much-loved girl names are all in the Top 50... just not in the USA! We've picked out 50 of the best baby girl names from international popularity charts, as inspiring choices that are fresh and unusual, but shared with sisters around the world.
Sun Jun 23 2024
20 Chic French Names You Should Know About
Fresh from Paris, these are head-turningly cool names that most English-speakers haven't discovered yet. Who's up for a playdate with Loup, Ninon, or Ysée?
Wed Jun 12 2024
America's Top Unisex Names of 2023
Do you like modern names that work for both girls and boys? Get inspiration from the most popular unisex names right now.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Popular Twin Names
Popular twin names used to appear on the Social Security top baby names site, but alas, no more. But while there hasn't been hard data on the top twin names in the US in over a decade, we can extrapolate from the 2010 twin names data to make some educated guesses.
Wed May 29 2024
Younger Parents Most Adventurous Baby Namers
What are the most popular baby names by maternal age? We analyse our exclusive site statistics, plus international and state-specific data, to investigate how age influences our naming style.
Tue May 28 2024
Most Popular British Names A to Z
Using the latest baby name statistics from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, here are the most popular boy and girl names for every letter.
Sun May 26 2024
The Most Popular Baby Name Endings of 2023
Feel like you know a lot of boys with -son names, or girls ending in -ana? They're America's top baby name name endings. Discover more trending endings, and what to avoid if you're looking for a name with a distinctive sound.
Fri May 24 2024
Spanish Names Trending in the US
Spanish is the second language of the USA, and beautiful Spanish baby names feature prominently on the US charts. We look at the hottest Spanish names and trends in the US right now.
Thu May 23 2024
Lost Names Back in the Charts!
These names dropped off the charts for years, but now they're back! Including vintage nicknames and long-lost word names, which of these are back for good?
Tue May 21 2024
Top Baby Names 2023: The Playground Analysis
The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to their sound and then ranks the groups instead of the individual spellings. By listing all variant spellings together, we can reveal the top names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.
Sun May 19 2024
Top Names in Each State Revealed!
The most popular baby names by state for 2023 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.
Fri May 17 2024
100 Best Boy Names Below the Top 1000
Unique boy names – from the uncommon to the truly unconventional – have boomed in recent years. We take a systematic look at a selection of the best boy names to suit all tastes, ranking below the Top 1000.
Fri May 17 2024
New Top Baby Names UK Announced!
The top baby names 2022 UK have landed (finally)! Discover the latest data on popular baby names in England and Wales, including the new Top 100 boy and girl names UK and the biggest risers and fallers of the past year.
Thu May 16 2024
100 Best Girl Names Below the Top 1000
Unique girl names are more sought after than ever by new parents. We take a systematic look at 100+ of the very best options ranking comfortably below the Top 1000, to suit a range of styles and sensibilities.
Tue May 14 2024
The Top Baby Names A-Z
Find out the top names for each letter of the alphabet in the USA and on Nameberry. Sure, Olivia and Oliver rule the O names, but do you know who is top for Y?
Sat May 11 2024
Best New Names In The Top 1000!
We break down the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!
Fri May 10 2024
Top Baby Names 2023 Announced!
The top baby names of 2023 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.
Sun Apr 21 2024
10 Baby Name Trends of 2024
Baby name trends for 2024 reflect parents' values, aesthetics, and identities, coinciding with a society-wide shift in parenting. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for the year ahead.
Sun Mar 24 2024
British Names That Never Crossed the Pond (But Should)
These English baby names rank among the Top 1000 in the UK but are rarely used in the US. If you're looking for undiscovered options that strike the perfect balance of familiar and uncommon... here they are!
Fri Mar 22 2024
Baby Names As You've Never Seen Them Before
Name data is beautiful! From around the internet, here are some of our favorite graphics, maps and animations showing baby name trends over the years.
Sun Mar 17 2024
New Popular Irish Names Revealed
The latest popular Irish names data has just been released, and it’s a treasure trove of fascinating options from the Emerald Isle! Explore the biggest risers and fallers of the year, as well as some of the hottest name trends in Ireland right now.
Mon Mar 11 2024
1930s Names Making a Comeback
What names are in line to be the next to be revived? Following the 100 Year Rule, we look at the names that peaked in the 1930s to find the best candidates for resurrection.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Baby Names Before 1850
What did parents name their children before official records began? Records from a hundred years ago show that the choices go far beyond John and Mary — and some of them could inspire you today.