Baby Name News
Thu Jun 05 2025
Top Baby Names 2024: The Playground Analysis
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.
Mon Jun 02 2025
Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity
In honor of Pride Month 2025, we've rounded up some of the greatest Pride icon names and the inspiring people and stories behind them.
Mon Jun 02 2025
Last Names for Boys: Cool and Fresh Choices
If you love names like Mason, Hunter and Brooks but are looking for something less popular, we've got you covered. Surname names for boys are an ever-growing trend, but there are still plenty of underused options, whether you like occupational names, rockstar heroes, or a last name with a cute nickname.
Sun Jun 01 2025
June Baby Names Welcome the Summer!
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.
Sun Jun 01 2025
Vintage Baby Names: Testing the 100-year rule
Isabel and Oliver have come back, but what about Lula and Lyle?
Thu May 29 2025
Forgotten Names Back in the Charts
These names dropped off the US charts for years — sometimes decades — but returned in 2024. Which ones will be back for good?
Mon May 26 2025
Unique Girl Names from Nature
Unusual nature names for girls reference the earth and the sky, the water and the seasons.
Mon May 26 2025
Extravagant Boy Names Stand Out
Extravagant boy names and where to find them! A treasure trove of stand-out choices for bold baby namers and those looking for a dramatic name for a character or pet.
Mon May 26 2025
100+ Best Boy Names Below the Top 1000
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.
Thu May 22 2025
100+ Best Girl Names Below the Top 1000
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.
Tue May 20 2025
Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright
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.
Mon May 19 2025
Best A Names for Girls
Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.
Mon May 19 2025
Top Names in Each State Revealed!
The most popular baby names by state for 2024 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.
Thu May 15 2025
Pop Culture Influences Rising Baby Names
In a year where we consumed more media than ever before, pop-culture inspired names ruled for baby girls and boys.
Mon May 12 2025
Best New Names In The Top 1000!
We uncover the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!
Mon May 12 2025
100 Unisex Names for Boys
Unisex baby names trending male don't get a lot of press, but they should! We've crunched the numbers to uncover 100+ cool unisex names heading further toward the boys' side.
Sun May 11 2025
Mom Names: the New Generation
Today's Mom Names are the Cool Girl Names of the 1980s and 90s. Is yours one?
Fri May 09 2025
Top Baby Names 2024 Revealed!
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.
Thu May 08 2025
Papal Names: A Modern Name for a Modern Pope
Of the 80 names that have been chosen by Popes, here are our picks for a modern baby.
Mon May 05 2025
Trending Names in the Southeast USA
Baby names in the Southeastern States stand out for their unique blend of tradition and creative modern style.
Mon May 05 2025
Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition
There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.
Mon May 05 2025
New Geek Chic Names For Girls
Here are the newest geek-chic names for girls, from Albertine to Winifred.
Thu May 01 2025
May Names Celebrate Nature!
April showers bring May flowers! Or rather, floral baby names. Names inspired by the month of May relate to the season and its symbols.
Wed Apr 30 2025
250+ Best Gender-Neutral Names A-Z
Gender-neutral names are more stylish than ever — but what are the best unisex names for babies today? Read on for our expertly curated list of the best gender-neutral baby names from A-Z, featuring names in a broad range of styles, origins, and popularity levels.
Mon Apr 28 2025
The Best Badass Princess Names
The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.