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Jul 9, 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.

Jul 8, 2022

Best J Names for Boys

The very best boy names starting with the letter J, from Jacoby to Justice.

Jul 7, 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:

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.

May 16, 2022

Top Baby Names 2021: 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.

May 6, 2022

Top Baby Names 2021 Announced!

The most popular baby names of 2021 are here! See how the top choices stack up, and the names that have risen and fallen the fastest.

May 4, 2022

Hillbilly Names Have Rugged Charm

Yesterday's hillbilly names are today's quirky cool cowboy names, beloved by hipster baby namers and those who love their rugged, outdoorsy appeal.

Apr 28, 2022

These Are the Top Names of 2022 So Far

Baby name popularity is of prime interest to expectant parents, but we won’t find out the official rankings until well into 2023 – not much use if you’re naming a baby this year! If you want to find out what names parents-to-be are considering now, check out our roundup of Nameberry’s most viewed girl and boy names of 2022 so far.

Apr 9, 2022

The Top Scottish Names You Never Hear

The top Scottish names in Scotland might surprise you! From Struan to Vaila, these uniquely Scottish baby names are little used elsewhere.

Feb 22, 2022

Baby Name Wolf is Nameberry’s New #1!

Nameberry’s new top boy name is a quirky wild nature name with serious starpower. Welcome to the stage, Wolf! We explore 15 of the hottest wild animal names now.

Feb 12, 2022

Rare Baby Names Worth Rescuing

These names were only given to five children at the latest count, but they really deserve more love before they disappear. Find an unusual name in your style, whether it's a cute nickname, an elaborate name, or a top trend.

Feb 2, 2022

Top Baby Names UK for 2022 Announced!

The top baby names 2022 UK have landed (finally)! Discover the latest data on popular baby names in England and Wales, including the new Top 100 boy and girl names UK and the biggest risers and fallers of the past year.

Jan 26, 2022

The Best Baby Names of 2022

What are the best baby names for 2022? The top choices we’re watching for the year ahead? We’ve rounded up 50 baby names that hit all the hottest trend notes for 2022.

Dec 14, 2021

Most Popular Baby Names 2021

The most popular baby names of 2021 feature two new names at Number 1, Eloise for girls and Arlo for boys.

Oct 14, 2021

The Fastest-Rising Names of 2021

Grab the toasting fork: these names are hot! The fastest-rising names on Nameberry give a glimpse of what we could see more of very soon. From Acacia to Zephyr, read our guide to the names and trends on everyone’s minds.

Aug 27, 2021

The Baby Names We're Totally Over

Looking for a cool, fresh baby name that’s ahead of the curve? You’d better avoid these ones. Here are names and trends that, however great they may be, are past their peak popularity.

Aug 21, 2021

The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

Are Angel and Amani gender-neutral? It depends where you live. We found the names in every state that were given to exactly the same number of girls and boys. Prepare for some surprises, and maybe some new names for your list.

Aug 19, 2021

The REAL Top Baby Names of All Time!

We crunch the numbers to reveal the *real* top baby names of all time, once all variant spellings are combined. Does your name make the list?

May 22, 2021

Forgotten Names Return to the Charts

These names went completely missing for decades, but now they're back on the charts. Discover the comeback kids of 2020, including vintage revivals, creative twists, and international gems.

May 16, 2021

Top Baby Names 2020: The Playground Analysis

These are the real top names you will most often hear on the playground! The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to sound, not spelling. Find out which names are really #1!

May 12, 2021

The Biggest Baby Name Trends of the Year

The brand new baby names data gives us our first glimpse at the new decade of baby names, and also shines a light on what new parents were thinking, feeling and hoping during a year like no other.

May 8, 2021

Best New Baby Names in the Top 1000

The latest baby name chart is here, and there are 88 new entries in the Top 1000. Find the full list of up-and-coming names here, plus our pick of the best.