Baby Name News
Nameberry brings you up-to-date news on baby name popularity, laws, and customs around the world.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!)
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.
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.
Sat Feb 01 2025
February Baby Names Spread the Love
February baby names are a collection filled with romantic Valentine-inspired options, historic namesake names, and names connected to February symbolism.
Fri Jan 31 2025
How Nameberry Invented Baby Names
On Shark Tank, Nameberry cofounder Pamela Redmond pitches the future of baby naming. But along with hearing about where we're going, here's where we've been, and how Nameberry invented the culture of baby names as we know it today.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Baby Name Trends 2025
Baby name trends for 2025 are influenced by social media, fast fashion, and a global sensibility that extends beyond our own world. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for this year.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Aquarius Baby Names Hold Water
Aquarius names connect to air and water, intelligence and individualism, and notable Aquarians from history. Consult our guide to Aquarius baby names if you're expecting a little water bearer of your own!
Thu Jan 16 2025
The Most Popular Baby Names of the Future
Get out your crystal ball! We're predicting the most popular baby names of 2035. We see Top 100 shake ups, unexpected newcomers and fast-falling favorites in the future.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Each State's Unique Favorite Name on Nameberry
We crunched the numbers to find each state's quirky favorite baby name. Find out which state is into Jake and which state prefers Jinx in our exclusive analysis of the unique favorite names in each state.
Wed Jan 01 2025
January Names Feel Fresh
January baby names relate to the New Year, winter season, and symbols of the month. From popular names to the most unique, view our guide to naming January babies.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Quiz: What's Your 2024 Name?
Take our quiz to discover your 2024 name, then read about the names that defined this year!
Thu Dec 26 2024
Hanukkah Baby Names Glow Bright
Hanukkah baby names move beyond those of the Maccabees. For your modern Hanukkah baby, we have eight fashionable Hebrew names that mean light.
Sun Dec 22 2024
Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time
Some extraordinarily interesting names for your Capricorn baby.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2024
The celebrity baby name trends of 2024 offer a glimpse of future name trends across America. See what was hot with the stars this year and what we can expect to see at the top of the popularity charts in years to come.