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Historic names drawn from a range of periods of the past, from Ancient Rome to the late 20th century, are the focus of the news stories and analysis here. If you're interested in finding historic names for your baby or in expanding your knowledge about names throughout history, this is the category for you. You can also search Historic Names by list.
Jan 9, 2026
Analysis of the Reddest and Bluest baby names reveals unexpected trends that challenge the usual political stereotypes of Democrats and Republicans. The Reddest names buck convention with a nod to Americana, while the Bluest names embrace global traditions.
Aug 1, 2025
Find out how the Romans really named their children — and which names from ancient Rome are making a comeback today.
Jul 31, 2025
Ancient Greek and Roman baby names are rising in popularity for modern babies.
Jul 21, 2025
Lum, Lyman, Lawyer: Hundreds of boy names popular in 1880 have been forgotten, except by us.
Jul 3, 2025
American baby names feel rugged and individualistic. They also capture the American spirit in a way that more traditional names might not.
Jun 1, 2025
Isabel and Oliver have come back, but what about Lula and Lyle?
May 11, 2025
Today's Mom Names are the Cool Girl Names of the 1980s and 90s. Is yours one?
May 8, 2025
Of the 80 names that have been chosen by Popes, here are our picks for a modern baby.
Feb 7, 2025
The earliest African American names included day names, place names, and word names that sound very 21st century.
Feb 6, 2025
Scholars have long considered distinctively Black names to be a product of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, but recent research shows that Black names have been around for centuries.
Jan 24, 2025
Exploring some of the most obscure and eccentric saintly names plucked from history and legend.
Sep 12, 2024
School is back in session, and here are the names filling today's classrooms...and yesterday's.
Sep 11, 2024
Truly unique baby names we can (almost) guarantee you'll never hear in the wild! From Antioch to Wildrose, these 20 cool choices have never charted in the US.
Sep 9, 2024
Vintage surname names? Yes, this modern trend isn't so modern after all. See the top surname names from a century ago, along with unique choices from our secret source.
Aug 17, 2024
Victorian baby names feel fresh and strong, even as other vintage names rise up the charts. We round up the best popular and unique Victorian picks.
Jul 26, 2024
A fascinating compilation of lively, almost-forgotten old diminutives that deserve a new look, by Eleanor Nickerson aka Elea of the blog British Baby Names.
Jul 10, 2024
Through the years, from Barbara Lou to Barbie, dolls' ID tags have said a lot about name trends.
Jun 17, 2024
Unusual Bible names that are ready to make it in the modern world! From Ashbel to Zillah, these cool Biblical baby names feel unique, but totally on-trend.
Jun 11, 2024
Looking for alternatives to Ann or fresh routes to Annie? We take a look all of her variations, from elaborations to combination names to international imports.
May 27, 2024
Vintage names popular a century ago are coming back into style. Discover which names are already back, which are up-and-coming, and a few we don't think will ever return.
May 3, 2024
Flower name meanings hold secrets related to sentiments and relationships that Victorians used to convey hidden messages. Discover the secret meanings of your favorite popular and uncommon flower names.
Apr 17, 2024
If you’re looking for ways to update popular 1950s names for a modern baby, the good news is that there is plenty of scope for creativity! You might choose a fresher version of the name or look to meaning or key sounds to find clever ways to reinvent important honor names.
Apr 6, 2024
Our ultimate guide to royal names! Discover popular and classic names fit for a king or queen, see what today’s princely parents are naming their children, and check out more names with regal meanings.
Mar 22, 2024
Name data is beautiful! From around the internet, here are some of our favorite graphics, maps and animations showing baby name trends over the years.
Mar 8, 2024
Discover 20 of the most intriguing obscure names belonging to some incredible forgotten feminists from around the world.