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.

Popular Names Your Mom Never Heard Of
Fri Nov 10 2023

Popular Names Your Mom Never Heard Of

We crunched the numbers to reveal the modern baby names most likely to get that “His name’s what?!” reaction from Grandma. These names were all given to over 1000 babies last year, but were entirely absent from the charts three decades ago.
Wed Nov 08 2023

Top Baby Name Influencers 2023

Stars and their children are the top baby name influencers of 2023. See the most influential celebrity-related names of the year, from Aspyn to Ozzy to Shai.
30 Great Names You’re Not Using!
Sun Oct 29 2023

30 Great Names You’re Not Using!

Great names given to only 10 babies in 2022, from Anselm to Zanna.
Most Popular Baby Names 2023 So Far: Mid-Year Edition
Fri Oct 20 2023

Most Popular Baby Names 2023 So Far: Mid-Year Edition

Find out the Top 100 most-viewed names on Nameberry this year, featuring much-loved favorites, and daring new names in the top spots for boys and girls.
How Gen Z Is Your Name?
Fri Oct 06 2023

How Gen Z Is Your Name?

A new study by Nameberry reveals that Gen Z names, the most popular names for babies born from 1997 to 2012, are led by Emily and Jacob. Generation Z names are more diverse than any other generation that came before them, as the name pool expanded due to social and cultural forces.
These Names Are At Their Peak
Thu Oct 05 2023

These Names Are At Their Peak

Want a name the whole world will fall in love with? Our exclusive analysis reveals the names that rank higher now than ever before. Popular and rare, classic and unique, they're in the prime of their lives.
How Millennial Is Your Name?
Mon Sep 18 2023

How Millennial Is Your Name?

Jessica and Michael lead the list of names that define the Millennial Generation.
New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names
Sat Sep 16 2023

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

Shana Tova! Just in time for the High Holidays, a new study reveals the most popular Jewish names from the 1950s to today.
Classic Baby Names on the Rise
Thu Sep 07 2023

Classic Baby Names on the Rise

Even classic baby names come in and out of fashion. The coolest classics of the moment include Eleanor, Theodore, and more.
Top Czech Names Follow International Trends
Tue Aug 22 2023

Top Czech Names Follow International Trends

The most popular Czech names for 2022 are here! Many of the Top 50 baby names have remained stable over the years, but recently international trends have begun to influence the Czech charts.
5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name
Sat Aug 05 2023

5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name

Back to basics for Nameberry's five essential rules for rating a baby name.
The Best of the Rarest Baby Names
Sat Jul 15 2023

The Best of the Rarest Baby Names

What are the best, the most usable choices among the names that have never been used in the US? We have 100 of the rarest baby names waiting to be discovered.
New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names
Mon May 29 2023

New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names

Nature-related baby names are a huge trend across the board right now. But did you know that the climate actually influences the type of nature names American parents are choosing for their children?
Forgotten Names Making a Comeback
Wed May 24 2023

Forgotten Names Making a Comeback

These names disappeared from the US charts for years... but now they're back! Discover the coolest, cutest and craziest comebacks of the year.
Top Baby Names 2022: The Playground Analysis
Mon May 22 2023

Top Baby Names 2022: The Playground Analysis

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 top names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.
Best New Baby Names in the Top 1000
Sat May 13 2023

Best New Baby Names in the Top 1000

We break down the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!
Top Baby Names 2022 Announced!
Fri May 12 2023

Top Baby Names 2022 Announced!

The top baby names of 2022 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.
Top Christmas Baby Names, Ranked!
Mon Dec 19 2022

Top Christmas Baby Names, Ranked!

These are the top-ranked baby names for children born at Christmas.
The Top Names We’re Watching for 2023
Thu Dec 08 2022

The Top Names We’re Watching for 2023

These 23 cool names are on our personal watch list for 2023. Expect these to rise in the year ahead!
Best O Names for Boys
Fri Jul 15 2022

Best O Names for Boys

O is for outstanding, and here are 15 boy names starting with that letter that are just that!
Best K Names for Girls
Sat Jul 09 2022

Best K Names for Girls

Why have K girl names been so misunderstood? Let's take a fresh look at some underrated girl names starting with K that move beyond Kylie and Kayla.
Best J Names for Boys
Fri Jul 08 2022

Best J Names for Boys

The very best boy names starting with the letter J, from Jacoby to Justice.
Best I Names for Girls
Thu Jul 07 2022

Best I Names for Girls

Vowel names have been fashionable for several years now, but while A, E, and O names predominate, we've had relatively few great girl names starting with I. Here are some of our favorite underappreciated names for girls that start with the letter I:
The Most Popular Names of 2022, So Far
Sat Jun 25 2022

The Most Popular Names of 2022, So Far

Want to know which names parents are looking at right now? Our mid-year round up reveals what's hot this year.
Forgotten Names Now Back On The Charts
Sun May 22 2022

Forgotten Names Now Back On The Charts

Meet the comeback kids of 2021: names that no one used for years, but are now back on birth certificates! Discover 100+ rare names in every style, from ancient gems to recent inventions, that are ready to dust off and revive.