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Top Names in Each State Revealed!
The most popular baby names by state for 2025 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.
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Mar 1, 2026
200 Best Twin Girl Names 2026
We've compiled our top 100 sets of twin girl names — that's 200 names! — with the right style, substance, and vibe for this year. You can find twin girl names by style — cute twin girl names, badass twin girl names; names by rarity — unique twin girl names; even matching twin girl names!
Jan 9, 2026
The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names
Analysis of the Reddest and Bluest baby names reveals unexpected trends that challenge the usual political stereotypes of Democrats and Republicans. The Reddest names buck convention with a nod to Americana, while the Bluest names embrace global traditions.
Oct 10, 2025
Baby Name Trends 2026
Baby name trends for 2026 are propelled by escapism and influenced by invented worlds, idealized pasts, and imagined futures. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for this year.
Aug 26, 2025
Secret Celebrity Middle Names
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.
Jul 1, 2025
July Names Turn up the Heat
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.
Jun 20, 2025
Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash
Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.
Jun 19, 2025
Black American Baby Name Trends
Guest author Summer Richardson shares insight into baby name trends among Black Americans today.
Jun 5, 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.
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.
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.
May 9, 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.
May 1, 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.
Apr 21, 2025
Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness
Taurus baby names exude strength and constancy and are deeply connected to the earth, the season of spring, the color green, and to the flower violet — all of which are symbols for the sign of Taurus. If you're having a Taurus baby, here our full guide to the perfect name.
Apr 19, 2025
Easter Names: the Ultimate Guide
Easter names are Springy, symbolic, and spiritual. They include common names connected to nature, such as Lily and Willow, as well as rare names with meanings related to rabbits, rebirth, palms — even eggs!
Apr 14, 2025
Modern Jewish Baby Names Pay Homage to Heritage
In honor of Passover, we’re looking at the best modern Jewish baby names that will help you honor your heritage in a stylish way.
Apr 7, 2025
20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask
With ever-increasing baby name options, you need a way to narrow the search — fast. Answer these 20 questions every baby namer should ask to find a description of your perfect name in five minutes or less.
Apr 4, 2025
80 Great New Sweet Spot Names
Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.
Apr 3, 2025
Sibling Names: The Ultimate Guide
The definitive guide to sibling names, including what to consider when naming siblings, popular names for siblings, and unique sibling names.
Apr 1, 2025
April Baby Names Bring Us Down to Earth
April baby names are grounding and remind us of both the natural elements of life and the seasonal celebrations that fall within the month. We've got you a full guide of the best names for April babies.
Mar 31, 2025
One-of-a-Kind Baby Names Stand Out
One-of-a-kind baby names are truly unique. We have 250+ names that nobody (really, nobody) is using, and could be right for your baby.
Mar 27, 2025
Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream
Arabic baby names are a huge, diverse treasure trove. Here are some of our favorites: popular options, rare Arabic names, and ones which bridge cultures.
Mar 24, 2025
The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List
The names that should be on everyone's list for 2025 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. We've identified 50 names — sourced from our Nameberry popularity charts, celebrity birth announcements, movies and television shows, and of course, our own intuition — that feel just right for 2025 babies.
Mar 21, 2025
Aries Baby Names Catch Fire
Aries baby names are hot hot hot! Much like the people born with an Aries sun sign, names for Aries babies possess confidence, courage, and whole lot of fire.
Mar 17, 2025
Double-Barrel Names: US vs. UK
Double-barrel names are on the rise! We crunched the numbers and found the most popular double-barrel names for girls and boys in the US and UK. See how the countries compare and discover uniquely-used names in each.
