International Baby Name News
Here you'll find news about names around the world, including popularity updates and analysis of name usage and style in a range of countries and cultures. Included are blogs on international baby names for girls and for boys. You also might want to explore lists of International Baby Names, browse the latest rosters of Popular Names around the world, or search Baby Name Origins.
Sun Mar 17 2024
New Popular Irish Names Revealed
The latest popular Irish names data has just been released, and it’s a treasure trove of fascinating options from the Emerald Isle! Explore the biggest risers and fallers of the year, as well as some of the hottest name trends in Ireland right now.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Day and Night Names Shine All The Time
Celebrating a baby born at sunrise, sunset, or midnight? These names from all around the world celebrate special times of the day, from dawn till dusk and back again.
Sun Mar 10 2024
Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream
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.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists
Discover 20 of the most intriguing obscure names belonging to some incredible forgotten feminists from around the world.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Welsh Names Celebrate St David’s Day
In honor of Wales's national festival, here are the coolest, cutest and most legendary Welsh names.
Sat Feb 24 2024
The Basics of Choosing a Japanese Name
A beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.
Fri Feb 09 2024
African American Names: Early Day, Place, and Word Names
The earliest African American names included day names, place names, and word names that sound very 21st century.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Popular Dutch Names We Should Borrow
Dutch baby names are a small but mighty subset of international baby names. The most popular Dutch name in the US is Skylar, a variation of the surname Schuyler. Rhett, which derived from the Dutch surname de Raedt, and Van, a Dutch preposition, also rank in the US Top 1000. Dutch social insurance bank SVB.
Tue Feb 06 2024
The Top Global Names Right Now
The popularity of baby names is usually country or even region-specific. But as the world gets smaller, there's a growing cadre of names that rank highly on the lists of a wide range of countries.
Sun Feb 04 2024
French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now
Discover the hottest names in France right now, plus rare gems you may want to add to your list.
Mon Jan 22 2024
The 100+ Poshest Names in Britain
Posh British baby names are famed for their characteristic quirk and charm. We analyze the latest Telegraph announcements to reveal the top choices that exemplify that oh-so-British blend of elegance and eccentricity.
Thu Jan 11 2024
New International Names: A World Of Possibility
New international names are entering the American name pool from around the world at an ever-faster pace, as parents look for names that connect to their countries of origin or ancestral heritage. Take a look at some of the best, from A-Z.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Hawaiian Names: The Ultimate Guide
Hawaiian names are enjoying wider use far beyond the shores of the Hawaiian islands. Here is a complete guide to Hawaiian names.
Sun Dec 31 2023
Happy New Year Names
A New Year’s baby is a double new beginning. Ring in the year with our guide to names celebrating dawning hope and a fresh start, plus some birthday namesakes.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Surprisingly International Baby Names
What are surprisingly international baby names? They're names that are uncommon in the US, but have roots in multiple languages, and work in many more!
Sun Nov 19 2023
Scandinavian Names That Are Ready to Travel the World
Love Nordic culture, and names like Astrid and Soren? Here are more that should be on your list — plus the most popular baby names in Sweden, Norway and Denmark right now.
Sun Nov 05 2023
How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name
Finding a name that works across languages AND which you love can be a challenge — and an opportunity to tie cultures together. Read our top tips for getting the balance right.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Cherokee Names Are All-American
Drawing from her own background, Angel Thomas looks at the naming practices, and the names themselves, of the Cherokee culture.
Sun Oct 22 2023
Names That Bridge Cultures: Arya to Zahara
Looking for a baby name that crosses cultures and travels easily? These international names have roots in more than one language.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Hindu Names With Beautiful Meanings
Hindu names with bright and beautiful meanings relating to light, joy, love, family and prosperity.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Canadian Names Unite the Nation
Canada's newly-published top baby names of 2022, plus the fastest climbers, and the most popular names in every province.
Fri Sep 29 2023
150+ European Baby Boy Names
European boy names don't stop at Leo and Lucas! Here are our favorite stylish, sophisticated, under-the-radar European baby names for boys.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Truly Unique Names You’ll Never Meet IRL
Truly unique baby names we can (almost) guarantee you'll never hear in the wild! From Anstice to Zennor, these 20 cool choices have never charted in the US.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Spanish Surnames
How many Garcias do you know? Here is the newest data on the most common Spanish surnames in the US today.
Sat Sep 16 2023
New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names
Shana Tova! Just in time for the High Holidays, a new study reveals the most popular Jewish names from the 1950s to today.