Boy Names
News, features, and analysis on naming a baby boy today, including updates on name popularity, usage, and studies on boys' names around the world. Learn about all the baby boy names in the news.
Tue Sep 04 2018
Baby Name Doubt: Is This Name Too Different?
They chose a name for Lucy’s brother, but now they’re having doubts. Should they reconsider the name that got away? Kelsey writes: We’re due November 24 with a boy. My husband and I decided to name our son Callahan Samuel and call him Cal. Samuel is a family name, so that part is sticking. We […]
Thu Aug 30 2018
Labor Day Names: Occupational names for your little Pilot or Poet
In honor of Labor Day, a salue to hard
Tue Aug 28 2018
Nicknamed Starbabies: Boys edition
There are lots of boy starbabies with nickname names, from Ace to Sonny to Spike.
Tue Jul 17 2018
Bold Boy Names: What Goes with Riggins?
The Name Sage returns to help find a name for the brother of Riggins.
Mon Jun 25 2018
Baby Name Challenge: Naming a 7th boy!
Can you imagine the challenge of naming a seventh son?
Tue Jun 19 2018
Boy Name: How to honor Grandma Jacqueline?
The Name Sage asks you to vote on these various namesake options.
Tue Jun 12 2018
Top One Syllable Boy Names: Short but strong
Plenty of great options for the parents seeking a one-syllable, well-liked boy’s name.
Sun Jun 03 2018
MayBerry Arrivals: Cecilia Lilac and Godric Nickleby
A feast of fantastic, unusual names in this month’s collection of berrybaby birth announcements.
Tue May 29 2018
Boy Baby Names: Let’s talk about Liam
How did Liam get to be the #1 boys’ name in America?
Thu May 24 2018
Memorial Day Names: Araminta to Zealous
Some intriguing names tied to Memorial Day and its Civil War roots, from Charleston to Indy to Zealous.
Thu May 17 2018
See The Most Popular Baby Names by State!
Our maps show the name popularity of girl and boy names in every state!
Tue May 15 2018
Playground Analysis 2017: The REAL Top 50 List!
In her annual Playground Analysis, Kelli Bradie shows that Sophia and Jackson would be the real #1 names if all their various spellings were combined.
Sun May 06 2018
CONTEST: Guess the New Top 10s and Win!
The new most popular baby name lists will be released by the SSA on Friday, MAy 11th!
Wed May 02 2018
Little Prince Louis Special Report
The big name news of the week is the birth and naming of Britain’s Prince Louis Arthur Charles. Get all the details here!
Fri Apr 27 2018
Royal Baby Name: It’s Louis Arthur Charles!
The wait is finally over–the new little prince is named Louis Arthur Charles!
Tue Apr 24 2018
25 Perennially Popular Bible Names for Boys
Here’s the select group of Old Testament boy names that have never been off the popularity list.
Sun Apr 01 2018
New Berrybaby Arrivals: Georgia Geraldine and Jethro Valor
Gorgeous names in the March berrybaby announcements, including twins Pomeline and Perseus.
Wed Mar 21 2018
Baby Name News: Hemingway, Gatsby, Ultra-Violet & Boston-Blu
Baby names in the news this week include brothers named Hemingway and Gatsby, the latest Scottish choices, an 11-sibling family…and more.
Sun Feb 18 2018
Black Music Names from History
For Black History Month, we celebrate some jazz giants with interesting names, from Coleman to Calloway.
Wed Feb 14 2018
Baby Name News: Fresh and festive choices
A potpourri of names from all over in baby name news this week.
Tue Feb 06 2018
Name Sage: Musical Boy Names
By Abby Sandel This musical family has named three daughters, all inspired by song. But now that they’re expecting a boy, all the names sound flat! What fits with the theme for a son? Lisa writes: I have 3 daughters with musical names: Cadence, Melody, and Aria. I thought for sure we would be having […]
Mon Feb 05 2018
3 Quiet Classics: Peter, Paul & Philip
Quiet, consistent and reliable classics: Peter, Paul and Philip
Tue Jan 16 2018
Boy Baby Names: Can Remy Be Saved?
The Name Sage’s wise advice on whether to use the family name Remy.