https://nameberry.com/blog/category/name-popularity undefined Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:06:02 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en https://nameberry.com/blog/the-reddest-and-bluest-baby-names https://nameberry.com/blog/the-reddest-and-bluest-baby-names Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/100-fantastic-underused-names https://nameberry.com/blog/100-fantastic-underused-names Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT These names are well-known and traditional, but surprisingly rare!

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/ancient-names-for-babies https://nameberry.com/blog/ancient-names-for-babies Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Ancient Greek and Roman baby names are rising in popularity for modern babies.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/new-top-baby-names-uk-2024 https://nameberry.com/blog/new-top-baby-names-uk-2024 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Discover the most popular names in England and Wales in 2024.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/north-east-usa https://nameberry.com/blog/north-east-usa Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT We analyzed the latest data to reveal the signature baby names of the Northeastern states.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/the-lost-boys-names-of-1880 https://nameberry.com/blog/the-lost-boys-names-of-1880 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Lum, Lyman, Lawyer: Hundreds of boy names popular in 1880 have been forgotten, except by us.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/42-best-one-syllable-boy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/42-best-one-syllable-boy-names Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT The best one-syllable boy names are short, strong, and stylish.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/most-popular-baby-names-a-to-z https://nameberry.com/blog/most-popular-baby-names-a-to-z Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Find out the top names for each letter of the alphabet in the USA and on Nameberry. Sure, Olivia and Oliver rule the O names, but do you know who is top for Y?

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/americas-top-unisex-names-of-2020 https://nameberry.com/blog/americas-top-unisex-names-of-2020 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Do you like modern names that work for both girls and boys? Get inspiration from the most popular unisex names right now.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/2024-playground-analysis https://nameberry.com/blog/2024-playground-analysis Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/1910-baby-names-testing-the-100-year-rule https://nameberry.com/blog/1910-baby-names-testing-the-100-year-rule Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Isabel and Oliver have come back, but what about Lula and Lyle?

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/lost-names-2024 https://nameberry.com/blog/lost-names-2024 Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT These names dropped off the US charts for years — sometimes decades — but returned in 2024. Which ones will be back for good?

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/unusual-names-for-boys-below-the-top-1000 https://nameberry.com/blog/unusual-names-for-boys-below-the-top-1000 Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/50-amazing-names-below-the-top-1000 https://nameberry.com/blog/50-amazing-names-below-the-top-1000 Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/top-names-in-each-state-revealed https://nameberry.com/blog/top-names-in-each-state-revealed Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT The most popular baby names by state for 2024 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/20-amazing-a-names-for-girls https://nameberry.com/blog/20-amazing-a-names-for-girls Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/best-new-top-1000-names https://nameberry.com/blog/best-new-top-1000-names Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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!

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/top-baby-names-2024 https://nameberry.com/blog/top-baby-names-2024 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/southern-baby-names https://nameberry.com/blog/southern-baby-names Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Baby names in the Southeastern States stand out for their unique blend of tradition and creative modern style.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/most-popular-british-names-by-letter https://nameberry.com/blog/most-popular-british-names-by-letter Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/midwest-names https://nameberry.com/blog/midwest-names Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/80-great-new-sweet-spot-names https://nameberry.com/blog/80-great-new-sweet-spot-names Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/southwest-usa https://nameberry.com/blog/southwest-usa Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT If you know kids with these names, you might just live in the Southwestern States.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/double-barrel-names https://nameberry.com/blog/double-barrel-names Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/names-on-the-verge-of-extinction https://nameberry.com/blog/names-on-the-verge-of-extinction Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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!)

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