Baby Name News

The most defining names of our modern era went from obscurity to mainstream status in record time! We explore the trendiest names of the 21st century — those that were completely unheard of pre-2000 but now rank in the Top 1000.

Nameberry's experts talk to Sam and her astronomer husband who have three kids — Eva, Ronan, and Conor — and a baby girl on the way. Aurora might be the perfect name, but the nickname Rory is a no-go for this Irish father. Can Rory be avoided? And if not, what should they choose instead?

Canada's most popular names of 2023 have landed! Check out the fastest-rising names in the county, and the top names in every province.

What goes up must come down! Names like Charli and Atticus, Phoenix and Jackson — which once seemed destined for the top of the charts — have reached an apex and are now sliding in the rankings. We look at all the names that have recently passed their peaks.

In the latest edition of our new advice column, Let Us Name Your Baby, we speak to Tamara, who's in search of a name just as meaningful as her older daughter's, Talia Dee. The catch? It needs to work in Serbian and English, and ideally connect to the anime series One Piece. Nameberry's experts are on the case.

As Hannah Montana once said, "It's the best of both worlds" — timeless, traditional baby names with fun and quirky nicknames that will allow your child to be a superstar on any playground.

In the first edition of our new advice column, Let Us Name Your Baby, we talk to parents whose older children are Scout and Cruz — and now are struggling to find a name for their third. So far, their only overlap is Cub. But can Cub and Scout be siblings? Nameberry's experts weigh in.

October names reference Halloween, the autumn season, and so much more. If you're expecting an October baby, check out our guide to October baby names.

Libra namers are diplomatic, organized, and idealistic. They're drawn to names with beauty and universal likability. Read all about Libra namers here.

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 the year ahead.

This summer has brought along just over a dozen Babyberry birth announcements on our forums — 8 girls and 3 boys.

Expecting a Fall baby, or just love this time of year? There's a rich harvest of autumnal names to choose from, inspired by nature, colors, festivals, and of course names meaning Autumn itself.

Libra baby names are as harmonious as the scales that represent the sign. Find inspiration for naming your Libra child in this full guide.

What are the top unisex names where you live? We reveal the most popular names used for both boys and girls in every US state. Some states are in line with national favorites Logan and Avery, while others go their own unique way.

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.

Number names for babies can reflect birth order, or celebrate numbers with meaning to you. Check out our multicultural options, from Una to Trillion.

Hispanic heritage names honor Latinx and Spanish celebrities and heroes, from Rita Moreno to Carmelo Anthony.

School is back in session, and here are the names filling today's classrooms...and yesterday's.

Truly unique baby names we can (almost) guarantee you'll never hear in the wild! From Antioch to Wildrose, these 20 cool choices have never charted in the US.

Pet names are becoming more human, but not all human names are equally embraced for dogs and cats. We've identified three distinct types of human names given to pets, along with why they're so trendy.

Vintage surname names? Yes, this modern trend isn't so modern after all. See the top surname names from a century ago, along with unique choices from our secret source.

Worried your secret sweet spot favorite is going to soar up the charts? Or that your under-the-radar pick is in danger of fading from fashion? We have the inside scoop on contemporary, stylish names that are not fluctuating in popularity.

From Puffy Cheeks to Pirate, these are the quirkiest name meanings out there.

Cottagecore baby names embrace the vintage, wholesome aesthetic of the cottagecore movement. See our picks for the most bucolic names.

Over a hundred unique baby girl names with a unisex feel and a lot of style.