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.

Baby Name Doubt: Is This Name Too Different?
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 […]
Labor Day Names: Occupational names for your little Pilot or Poet
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.
Lost Latin Names Ready to Return: Aurelius to Octavius
Sun Jul 29 2018

Lost Latin Names Ready to Return: Aurelius to Octavius

Ancient LAtinate names were
Bold Boy Names: What Goes with Riggins?
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.
Baby Name Challenge: Naming a 7th boy!
Mon Jun 25 2018

Baby Name Challenge: Naming a 7th boy!

Can you imagine the challenge of naming a seventh son?
Boy Name: How to honor Grandma Jacqueline?
Tue Jun 19 2018

Boy Name: How to honor Grandma Jacqueline?

The Name Sage asks you to vote on these various namesake options.
Top One Syllable Boy Names: Short but strong
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.
Boy Baby Names: Let’s talk about Liam
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.
See The Most Popular Baby Names by State!
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!
Playground Analysis 2017: The REAL Top 50 List!
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.
Most Popular Baby Names of 2017
Fri May 11 2018

Most Popular Baby Names of 2017

Newest baby name popularity ranks!
CONTEST: Guess the New Top 10s and Win!
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!
25 Perennially Popular Bible Names for Boys
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.
Baby Name News: Hemingway, Gatsby, Ultra-Violet & Boston-Blu
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.
Baby Name News: Fresh and festive choices
Wed Feb 14 2018

Baby Name News: Fresh and festive choices

A potpourri of names from all over in baby name news this week.
Name Sage: Musical Boy Names
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 […]
3 Quiet Classics: Peter, Paul & Philip
Mon Feb 05 2018

3 Quiet Classics: Peter, Paul & Philip

Quiet, consistent and reliable classics: Peter, Paul and Philip
Boy Baby Names: Can Remy Be Saved?
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.