Baby Name News

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.

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

September baby names draw from the Fall season, Virgo and Libra star signs, holidays that take place during the month, and more!

Virgo namers are practical, thorough, and highly organized. They're drawn to names with traditional roots and flexibility — be it nickname options or international favor. Read all about Virgo namers here.

Twin names offer double the challenge but double the fun. Here is our ultimate guide to top twin names, unique twin names, girl twin names, and boy twin names.

Virgo baby names are connected to purity and maidens as well as the Earth, wisdom, and more. We have the definitive guide to naming Virgo babies.

If you like popular boy names but not, well, their popularity, consider one of the uncommon boy names that can be used as a substitute.

If you've always wanted to name your daughter Olivia or Sophia or Charlotte, only to see your favorite name ruined by its rise to the top of the popularity list, we have a solution. Or rather, 100 of them.

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.

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.

August baby names relate to Leo and Virgo — August's star signs — the birthstones and flowers of the month, and everything summer.

Leo namers are bold, creative, and fashionable. They're drawn to names with bright energy and distinctive sounds. Read all about Leo namers here.

What are the craziest baby names in America? Last year's official statistics saw names such as Trigger, Rooster, and Vanity make the charts for baby girls and boys. Discover 100+ weird names that were really used for babies in 2023.

Leo baby names relate to lions — the symbol of the sign — fire, the Sun, and so much more. If you need a name for your Leo baby, consult our guide.

We asked AI about the most stereotypical baby names in each state, and the results are wild.

We're halfway through summer already! Soak up the remaining weeks of the sunny season with a quiz to determine your perfect summer name.

Modern parents are looking for creative family names to honor their loved ones. How do you find a name that is stylish, unique, and meaningful? We have ten tips in our ultimate guide to creative family names.

Which names are stylish parents-to-be considering right now? All is revealed in our Top 100 most viewed names of the year so far.

Cancer namers are warm, sensitive, and focused on family. They're drawn to names with traditional roots, family ties, and modern style. Read all about Cancer namers here.

Traditional names that need a style revival can find it with an unexpected vintage nickname. These retro short forms will make you reconsider all of the classics.

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.

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.

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.