Nameberry: Baby Name News

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The most popular baby names by state for 2025 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.

200 Best Twin Girl Names 2026

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

We've compiled our top 100 sets of twin girl names — that's 200 names! — with the right style, substance, and vibe for this year. You can find twin girl names by style — cute twin girl names, badass twin girl names; names by rarity — unique twin girl names; even matching twin girl names!

The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of the Reddest and Bluest baby names reveals unexpected trends that challenge the usual political stereotypes of Democrats and Republicans. The Reddest names buck convention with a nod to Americana, while the Bluest names embrace global traditions.

Baby Name Trends 2026

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Baby name trends for 2026 are propelled by escapism and influenced by invented worlds, idealized pasts, and imagined futures. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for this year.

Secret Celebrity Middle Names

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

What are the most unique celebrity middle names? We'll introduce you to the A-list celebs who claim (or hide) Mungo, Delight, and Joan of Arc as their middles.

July Names Turn up the Heat

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.

Black American Baby Name Trends

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Guest author Summer Richardson shares insight into baby name trends among Black Americans today.

Top Baby Names 2024: The Playground Analysis

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Are Olivia and Liam actually the top names in the US? 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 names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.

Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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

Pop Culture Influences Rising Baby Names

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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

Top Baby Names 2024 Revealed!

Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The top baby names of 2024 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.

May Names Celebrate Nature!

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

April showers bring May flowers! Or rather, floral baby names. Names inspired by the month of May relate to the season and its symbols.

Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Taurus baby names exude strength and constancy and are deeply connected to the earth, the season of spring, the color green, and to the flower violet — all of which are symbols for the sign of Taurus. If you're having a Taurus baby, here our full guide to the perfect name.

Easter Names: the Ultimate Guide

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Easter names are Springy, symbolic, and spiritual. They include common names connected to nature, such as Lily and Willow, as well as rare names with meanings related to rabbits, rebirth, palms — even eggs!

Modern Jewish Baby Names Pay Homage to Heritage

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In honor of Passover, we’re looking at the best modern Jewish baby names that will help you honor your heritage in a stylish way.

20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

With ever-increasing baby name options, you need a way to narrow the search — fast. Answer these 20 questions every baby namer should ask to find a description of your perfect name in five minutes or less.

80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.

Sibling Names: The Ultimate Guide

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The definitive guide to sibling names, including what to consider when naming siblings, popular names for siblings, and unique sibling names.

April Baby Names Bring Us Down to Earth

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

April baby names are grounding and remind us of both the natural elements of life and the seasonal celebrations that fall within the month. We've got you a full guide of the best names for April babies.

One-of-a-Kind Baby Names Stand Out

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

One-of-a-kind baby names are truly unique. We have 250+ names that nobody (really, nobody) is using, and could be right for your baby.

Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Arabic baby names are a huge, diverse treasure trove. Here are some of our favorites: popular options, rare Arabic names, and ones which bridge cultures.

The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Aries Baby Names Catch Fire

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Aries baby names are hot hot hot! Much like the people born with an Aries sun sign, names for Aries babies possess confidence, courage, and whole lot of fire.

Double-Barrel Names: US vs. UK

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Double-barrel names are on the rise! We crunched the numbers and found the most popular double-barrel names for girls and boys in the US and UK. See how the countries compare and discover uniquely-used names in each.