Baby Name Trends
What baby names are coming into style and what name trends do we predict for the months and years ahead? Baby name trends and predictions are Nameberry's specialty, and here's where you'll find all our news on the subject. For more research on name trends and data on name popularity, visit our Unique Names page or browse Nameberry's up-to-the-minute lists of popular girl names and popular boy names.
Thu Apr 10 2025
Trending Names in the Midwest
Our exclusive analysis shows the most popular names in the Midwestern US states, and the distinctive names used more here than anywhere else in the country.
Mon Mar 24 2025
The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List
The names that should be on everyone's list for 2025 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. We've identified 50 names — sourced from our Nameberry popularity charts, celebrity birth announcements, movies and television shows, and of course, our own intuition — that feel just right for 2025 babies.
Thu Mar 20 2025
Trending Names in the Southwest USA
If you know kids with these names, you might just live in the Southwestern States.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Middle Name Trends 2025
Once used as placeholders, middle names have become a space for creativity and individuality. Today, parents use them to add contrast, meaning, or flair — making name combinations more distinctive than ever. We analyze the top middle names and middle name trends today.
Mon Mar 03 2025
Mardi Gras Names: Let The Good Times Roll!
A parade of names celebrating the fun and pageantry of the New Orleans carnival, and all things Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Thu Feb 27 2025
Names Trending in the American West
Which names are more popular in the Western United State than the rest of the country? We analyzed the latest data to find stylish, quirky Western favorites.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Baby Name Trends 2025
Baby name trends for 2025 are influenced by social media, fast fashion, and a global sensibility that extends beyond our own world. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for this year.
Thu Jan 16 2025
The Most Popular Baby Names of the Future
Get out your crystal ball! We're predicting the most popular baby names of 2035. We see Top 100 shake ups, unexpected newcomers and fast-falling favorites in the future.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Wild Names You'll Hear a Lot More Of
What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Babyberries: Class of 2024!
2024 is coming to a close, and it is time to celebrate the year's cohort of wonderfully named Babyberries, born to our very own Nameberry users. Find out what the most popular names were among Berry parents this year and what naming trends were most in style. Also, join us in welcoming the most recent Babyberries, born this fall!
Thu Dec 12 2024
Nameberry's Top Names of 2024
Exclusive data analysis reveals the names most loved by our readers this year!
Sat Dec 07 2024
Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2024
The celebrity baby name trends of 2024 offer a glimpse of future name trends across America. See what was hot with the stars this year and what we can expect to see at the top of the popularity charts in years to come.
Sat Dec 07 2024
US vs UK Baby Names: How Do They Compare?
British and American parents' favorite names are similar, yet oh so different.
Thu Dec 05 2024
New Top Baby Names UK Announced!
The top baby names 2023 have arrived! Find out the new Top 10 boy and girl names UK.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Trendiest Untrendy Names
Is "Trendiest Untrendy Names" an oxymoron? These rising but rare names defy conventional naming patterns — perfect for the most fashion-forward parents.
Wed Sep 18 2024
80+ Woodsy Names for Boys
One part cottagecore, one part cowboy — woodsy names for boys are the next big thing. Read all about the incoming wave of rugged, romantic, nature-inspired boy names.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Back to School Names
School is back in session, and here are the names filling today's classrooms...and yesterday's.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock
Cottagecore baby names embrace the vintage, wholesome aesthetic of the cottagecore movement. See our picks for the most bucolic names.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Plural Names: The Best New Baby Name Formula
The hottest new formula in baby naming, inspired by Jack Blue Bieber: Take a singular noun, add an S, et voila! See our tips for creating plural names and the trendiest plural names right now.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities
Names and trends across the English-speaking world are similar in some ways — and very different in others! We take a closer look at the quirkiest local favorites in cities around the world.
Sun Aug 18 2024
Unique Unisex Names for Boys
Looking for a cool boy name that's not too masculine? These names are both unisex and rare, going beyond gender and standing out in their own right.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide
Astrology names are inspired by the zodiac signs, the planets, and the four elements. And your zodiac sign can offer insight to your naming style. Whether you believe it's written in the stars, or it's just a bit of fun, astrology can be a great starting point for finding a baby name.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Rare Bible Names for Boys
Rare Biblical boy names have never been hotter! A new study crunches the numbers, and we pick the 20 coolest unusual Bible names for boys right now.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Ancient Names for Babies
Ancient Greek and Roman baby names are rising in popularity for modern babies.
Mon Jul 15 2024
What's a Classic Name?
What makes a name classic? At Nameberry, we took on the challenge of making the qualifications of a classic measurable. Find out here if your favorite names make the cut.