Baby Name News

What could be more appealing than the name of a cool, serene island — especially with the summer months right around the corner? Here are our picks of the best, from Capri to Rhodes.

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.

In honor of Pride Month 2024, we've rounded up some of the greatest Pride icon names and the inspiring people and stories behind them.

June baby names include sweet summery choices meaning sun and sea, as well as names that celebrate June's most famous figures, feasts, and festivals.

Two syllable names are the most common length in the USA, so they cover every style you can imagine, from vintage classics to cool modern options. Join us for a whistle-stop tour!

Gemini namers are flexible, ahead of the curve, and intellectual. They are drawn to stylish names with hidden meanings. Read all about Gemini namers here.

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.

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.

Vintage names popular a century ago are coming back into style. Discover which names are already back, which are up-and-coming, and a few we don't think will ever return.

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.

Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond reinvented baby names once with their groundbreaking book, Beyond Jennifer & Jason, and again with their website Nameberry. This is the story of their remarkable 35-year partnership, which produced ten bestselling books, the world's largest website devoted to baby names, and a baby-naming culture transformed forever.

Night names take their cues from the stars, moon, and mythological deities of the night sky. Explore our guide to 100+ nighttime baby names.

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.

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?

Bridgerton names are part of the Netflix series' enthralling fantasy, but may not represent real early 19th century naming practices.

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.

Gemini baby names have a brilliance about them. Much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.

The most popular baby names by state for 2023 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.

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.

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.

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.

Enlightened choices drawn from the spiritual practice of Buddhism, from new favorites like Bodhi to rarities like Moksha and Om.

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?

In a year where we consumed more media than ever before, pop-culture inspired names ruled for baby girls and boys.

Today's Mom Names are the Cool Girl Names of the 1980s and 90s. Is yours one?