Baby Name News

What are the craziest baby names in America? Last year's official statistics saw names such as Trigger, Rooster, and Vanity make the charts for baby girls and boys. Discover 100+ weird names that were really used for babies in 2023.

Leo baby names relate to lions — the symbol of the sign — fire, the Sun, and so much more. If you need a name for your Leo baby, consult our guide.

We asked AI about the most stereotypical baby names in each state, and the results are wild.

British and American parents' favorite names are similar, yet oh so different.

We're halfway through summer already! Soak up the remaining weeks of the sunny season with a quiz to determine your perfect summer name.

Modern parents are looking for creative family names to honor their loved ones. How do you find a name that is stylish, unique, and meaningful? We have ten tips in our ultimate guide to creative family names.

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

Which names are stylish parents-to-be considering right now? All is revealed in our Top 100 most viewed names of the year so far.

Cancer namers are warm, sensitive, and focused on family. They're drawn to names with traditional roots, family ties, and modern style. Read all about Cancer namers here.

Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.

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

Traditional names that need a style revival can find it with an unexpected vintage nickname. These retro short forms will make you reconsider all of the classics.

What could be more appealing than the name of a cool, serene island — especially with the summer months right around the corner? Here are our picks of the best, from Capri to Rhodes.

Popular twin names used to appear on the Social Security top baby names site, but alas, no more. But while there hasn't been hard data on the top twin names in the US in over a decade, we can extrapolate from the 2010 twin names data to make some educated guesses.

Gemini namers are flexible, ahead of the curve, and intellectual. They are drawn to stylish names with hidden meanings. Read all about Gemini namers here.

Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond reinvented baby names once with their groundbreaking book, Beyond Jennifer & Jason, and again with their website Nameberry. This is the story of their remarkable 35-year partnership, which produced ten bestselling books, the world's largest website devoted to baby names, and a baby-naming culture transformed forever.

These names dropped off the charts for years, but now they're back! Including vintage nicknames and long-lost word names, which of these are back for good?

Bridgerton names are part of the Netflix series' enthralling fantasy, but may not represent real early 19th century naming practices.

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 top names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.

Gemini baby names have a brilliance about them. Much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.

The most popular baby names by state for 2023 — 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.

The top baby names of 2023 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.

What are the most unique celebrity middle names? We'll introduce you to the A-list celebs who claim (or hide) Mungo, Delight, and Joan of Arc as their middles.

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