Articles by Summer Richardson

Summer Richardson

Summer Richardson is a doula and Montessori teacher residing in mountainous northern Arizona. Her love for anthropology and linguistics brought about a baby naming hobby and an interest in demographic data. She has a particular interest in Black American baby names and new chosen names for transgender and nonbinary individuals. When she isn't teaching or supporting births, she's attending K-pop concerts and spending time with her 3 cats — Willow, Nova, and Coconut.

Black American Baby Name Trends
Thu Jun 19 2025

Black American Baby Name Trends

Guest author Summer Richardson shares insight into baby name trends among Black Americans today.

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