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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.

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May 22, 2026

Top Baby Names 2025: 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.

May 15, 2026

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

The most popular baby names by state for 2025 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.

Jan 9, 2026

The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names

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.

Jul 21, 2025

The Lost Boy Names of 1880

Lum, Lyman, Lawyer: Hundreds of boy names popular in 1880 have been forgotten, except by us.

Jun 5, 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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

May 9, 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.

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.

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.