Articles by Clare Green

Clare Green has been writing for Nameberry since 2015, covering everything from names peaking right now to feminist baby names, and keeping up-to-date with international baby name rankings. Her work has featured in publications such as The Independent and HuffPost. Clare has a background in linguistics and librarianship, and recently completed an MA dissertation researching names in multilingual families. She lives in England with her husband and son. You can reach her at clare@nameberry.com

Thu Jun 12 2025

Two Syllable Names Reign Supreme

Two syllable names — the most popular length in the USA — cover every style you can imagine, from vintage classics to cool modern options.

Mon Jun 09 2025

America's Top Unisex Names of 2024

Do you like modern names that work for both girls and boys? Get inspiration from the most popular unisex names right now.

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.

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 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 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 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 Apr 28 2025

Nicknames: The Ultimate Guide

Nicknames are one of the most fun parts of naming, as they often take on a life of their own. Whether you are planning your child's nickname carefully or leaving it to chance, you'll find inspiration here to suit all styles.

Mon Apr 21 2025

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

100+ cool, modern, unisex last names that are used as first names for equal numbers of boys and girls.

Thu Apr 17 2025

Most Popular British Names A to Z

Using the latest baby name statistics from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, here are the most popular boy and girl names for every letter.