Baby Names
Baby names are the overall focus of all the news and features on Nameberry. Our news stories cover the latest popular baby names, analysis of baby name trends, and news on baby girl names and baby boy names. We bring you all the news on baby names as it happens.
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.
Thu Jun 19 2025
Black American Baby Name Trends
Guest author Summer Richardson shares insight into baby name trends among Black Americans today.
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.
Mon Jun 02 2025
Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity
In honor of Pride Month 2025, we've rounded up some of the greatest Pride icon names and the inspiring people and stories behind them.
Wed May 21 2025
Are These the Best Baby Names Ever?
The best names ever? We think so. These names are cool enough to be beloved by the Berries, but rare enough that they haven't been discovered by most of the United States.
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.
Mon May 19 2025
Best A Names for Girls
Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.
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.
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.
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.
Thu May 08 2025
Papal Names: A Modern Name for a Modern Pope
Of the 80 names that have been chosen by Popes, here are our picks for a modern baby.
Mon May 05 2025
Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition
There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.
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.
Mon Apr 28 2025
The Best Badass Princess Names
The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.
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.
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.
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.
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.