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.

Wed Jan 26 2022

The Best Baby Names of 2022

What are the best baby names for 2022? The top choices we’re watching for the year ahead? We’ve rounded up 50 baby names that hit all the hottest trend notes for 2022.

Tue Dec 28 2021

Baby Names Yearbook 2021

2021 may have been the second worst year in recent memory, but its baby names herald a brighter future.

Mon Dec 20 2021

Babyberry Names: Class of 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, we celebrate the precious moments of love, joy and hope – and great names! – that Nameberry’s newest arrivals brought this year.

Tue Dec 14 2021

Most Popular Baby Names 2021

The most popular baby names of 2021 feature two new names at Number 1, Eloise for girls and Arlo for boys.

Thu Oct 14 2021

The Fastest-Rising Names of 2021

Grab the toasting fork: these names are hot! The fastest-rising names on Nameberry give a glimpse of what we could see more of very soon. From Acacia to Zephyr, read our guide to the names and trends on everyone’s minds.

Fri Aug 27 2021

The Baby Names We're Totally Over

Looking for a cool, fresh baby name that’s ahead of the curve? You’d better avoid these ones. Here are names and trends that, however great they may be, are past their peak popularity.

Sun Aug 01 2021

Old Man Names Get a New Lease of Life

Old man names for babies are finally following their female counterparts into the spotlight. Find out where your name style falls on the cool-clunky scale!

Sat Jul 31 2021

Scandinavian Boy Names Hit the Sweet Spot

What's your Scandi style? Whether you want to celebrate Nordic heritage or just love Scandinavian culture, we've got boy name ideas to inspire you, from classics like Eric and Carl to hot favorites like Axel and Soren.

Thu Jul 22 2021

45+ Simple Yet Strong One-Syllable Boy Names

The best one-syllable boy names are short, strong, and stylish.

Sun May 16 2021

Top Baby Names 2020: The Playground Analysis

These are the real top names you will most often hear on the playground! The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to sound, not spelling. Find out which names are really #1!

Wed May 12 2021

The Biggest Baby Name Trends of the Year

The brand new baby names data gives us our first glimpse at the new decade of baby names, and also shines a light on what new parents were thinking, feeling and hoping during a year like no other.

Sat May 08 2021

Best New Baby Names in the Top 1000

The latest baby name chart is here, and there are 88 new entries in the Top 1000. Find the full list of up-and-coming names here, plus our pick of the best.

Sat Apr 10 2021

The Most Popular Baby Names of the Year, So Far

We've tallied up the most highly-viewed names on Nameberry for the first quarter of 2021. Ava and Arlo take the top spot; find out what's up, what's down, and what's trending in the most up-to-date name chart around.

Mon Jan 11 2021

100 Best Baby Names 2021

What are the best baby names for 2021? These are the 100 choices we think have the perfect combination of style, sound and substance right now.

Thu Dec 31 2020

Baby Names 2021

Baby names 2021 respond to the dark days of the pandemic — bring on the sunshine and magic! But say goodbye to Cora and Cove, because, well, you get it.

Mon Dec 28 2020

Nameberry Babies: Class of 2020

Nameberry’s birth announcements for 2020 are full of fresh vintage names and cool next-wave nature names. Check out our pick of the crop here!

Tue Dec 15 2020

The Top Celebrity Name Trends of 2020

The celebrity baby name trends of 2020 sum up this crazy year. See what was trending with the stars in 2020, from quirky food names to names with drama.

Thu Nov 26 2020

Name Experts Talk Trends

Ever wanted to know what name experts chat about in their free time? Here’s a sneak peek, including a special US vs UK baby names accent challenge!

Thu Nov 12 2020

What Is Your Favorite Day Name?

Day names are trending following Rupert Grint’s cute announcement of daughter Wednesday’s name. See our full list, and tell us which day name YOU love best!