Baby Name News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Isabel and Oliver have come back, but what about Lula and Lyle?

These names dropped off the US charts for years — sometimes decades — but returned in 2024. Which ones will be back for good?

Unusual nature names for girls reference the earth and the sky, the water and the seasons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.

The most popular baby names by state for 2024 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Of the 80 names that have been chosen by Popes, here are our picks for a modern baby.

Baby names in the Southeastern States stand out for their unique blend of tradition and creative modern style.

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.

Here are the newest geek-chic names for girls, from Albertine to Winifred.

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

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.

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.