Baby Name Popularity News
The popularity of baby names is the subject of these news stories, which look at name popularity trends now and over time. For all the current lists of top names around the world, go to our central Popular Names page.
Mon Jun 09 2025
America's Top Unisex Names of 2024
Do you like modern names that work for both girls and boys? Get inspiration from the most popular unisex names right now.
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.
Sun Jun 01 2025
Vintage Baby Names: Testing the 100-year rule
Isabel and Oliver have come back, but what about Lula and Lyle?
Thu May 29 2025
Forgotten Names Back in the Charts
These names dropped off the US charts for years — sometimes decades — but returned in 2024. Which ones will be back for good?
Mon May 26 2025
100+ Best Boy Names Below the Top 1000
Unique boy names – from the uncommon to the truly unconventional – have boomed in recent years. We take a systematic look at a selection of the best boy names to suit all tastes, ranking below the Top 1000.
Thu May 22 2025
100+ Best Girl Names Below the Top 1000
Unique girl names are more sought after than ever by new parents. We take a systematic look at 100+ of the very best options ranking comfortably below the Top 1000, to suit a range of styles and sensibilities.
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.
Mon May 12 2025
Best New Names In The Top 1000!
We uncover the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!
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.
Mon May 05 2025
Trending Names in the Southeast USA
Baby names in the Southeastern States stand out for their unique blend of tradition and creative modern style.
Thu Apr 17 2025
Most Popular British Names A to Z
Using the latest baby name statistics from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, here are the most popular boy and girl names for every letter.
Thu Apr 10 2025
Trending Names in the Midwest
Our exclusive analysis shows the most popular names in the Midwestern US states, and the distinctive names used more here than anywhere else in the country.
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 Mar 20 2025
Trending Names in the Southwest USA
If you know kids with these names, you might just live in the Southwestern States.
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!)
Mon Mar 10 2025
The Top Global Names Right Now
The popularity of baby names is usually country or even region-specific. But as the world gets smaller, there's a growing cadre of names that rank highly on the lists of a wide range of countries.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Middle Name Trends 2025
Once used as placeholders, middle names have become a space for creativity and individuality. Today, parents use them to add contrast, meaning, or flair — making name combinations more distinctive than ever. We analyze the top middle names and middle name trends today.
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.
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.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Wild Names You'll Hear a Lot More Of
What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Nameberry's Top Names of 2024
Exclusive data analysis reveals the names most loved by our readers this year!
Sat Dec 07 2024
US vs UK Baby Names: How Do They Compare?
British and American parents' favorite names are similar, yet oh so different.
Thu Dec 05 2024
New Top Baby Names UK Announced!
The top baby names 2023 have arrived! Find out the new Top 10 boy and girl names UK.