Baby Name News

Nameberry brings you up-to-date news on baby name popularity, laws, and customs around the world.

July Names Turn up the Heat
Tue Jul 01 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.
Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash
Fri 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.
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.
Top Baby Names 2024: The Playground Analysis
Thu Jun 05 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.
Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright
Tue 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.
Top Names in Each State Revealed!
Mon May 19 2025

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

The most popular baby names by state for 2024 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.
Pop Culture Influences Rising Baby Names
Thu 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.
Top Baby Names 2024 Revealed!
Fri May 09 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 Names Celebrate Nature!
Thu May 01 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.
Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness
Mon 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.
Easter Names: the Ultimate Guide
Sat 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!
Modern Jewish Baby Names Pay Homage to Heritage
Mon 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.
20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask
Mon Apr 07 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.
80 Great New Sweet Spot Names
Fri Apr 04 2025

80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.
Sibling Names: The Ultimate Guide
Thu Apr 03 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.
April Baby Names Bring Us Down to Earth
Tue Apr 01 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.
One-of-a-Kind Baby Names Stand Out
Mon 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.
Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream
Thu 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.
The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List
Mon 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.
Aries Baby Names Catch Fire
Fri 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.
Double-Barrel Names: US vs. UK
Mon 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.
The Names Really In Danger of Extinction
Thu Mar 13 2025

The Names Really In Danger of Extinction

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry doesn't mean what it used to. We have the scoop on the names that are going extinct, from those currently in the danger zone to the ones that have already vanished (hint: Gary, Karen, and Nigel are not among them!)
How to Change Your Baby’s Name
Fri Mar 07 2025

How to Change Your Baby’s Name

So you've already put a name on the birth certificate, but now you're feeling baby name regret. Can you change your baby's name? Of course you can! Follow our step-by-step guide to changing a baby name, from navigating the legal process to coping with the emotions of a name change.
Names Trending in the American West
Thu Feb 27 2025

Names Trending in the American West

Which names are more popular in the Western United State than the rest of the country? We analyzed the latest data to find stylish, quirky Western favorites.
Pisces Baby Names Rise to the Surface
Wed Feb 19 2025

Pisces Baby Names Rise to the Surface

Pisces baby names take their main inspiration from the water. Pisces is the last of the three water signs and is represented by a pair of fish. Any name with a water-related meaning — especially if it connects to fish — is ideal for a Piscean child. Options abound, from Marina and Fisher to Nineveh and Bardo.