Baby Name Trends
What baby names are coming into style and what name trends do we predict for the months and years ahead? Baby name trends and predictions are Nameberry's specialty, and here's where you'll find all our news on the subject. For more research on name trends and data on name popularity, visit our Unique Names page or browse Nameberry's up-to-the-minute lists of popular girl names and popular boy names.
Mon Mar 18 2024
250+ Best Girl Names A-Z
Wondering where to start naming a baby girl? Check out our top picks for each letter of the alphabet. From evergreen classics to modern trendsetters, we've got all the inspiration you need.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich
Old money names are quirky and historic choices that are so out of style, they're actually in. These names will make you feel like you come from the upper echelons— whether or not you actually have old money.
Tue Mar 12 2024
100 Unisex Names for Boys
Unisex baby names trending male don't get a lot of press, but they should! We've crunched the numbers to uncover 100+ cool unisex names heading further toward the boys' side.
Mon Mar 11 2024
1930s Names Making a Comeback
What names are in line to be the next to be revived? Following the 100 Year Rule, we look at the names that peaked in the 1930s to find the best candidates for resurrection.
Wed Mar 06 2024
The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List
The names that should be on everyone's list for 2024 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. We've identified 50 names — sourced from our Nameberry popularity charts, celebrity birth announcements, movies and television shows, and of course, our own intuition — that feel just right for 2024 babies.
Sun Feb 25 2024
“Bo” Names are Booming
From Bodhi to Beaumont, this is one of the hottest sounds in baby names. The best news? There's a Bo name for every style and popularity level.
Sat Feb 17 2024
Kindercore Names Evoke Nostalgia
Kindercore names harken back to childhood, referencing beloved characters we all grew up with. We explore this new trend, as seen in recent celebrity babies Bambi, Cosmo, and Malibu Barbie.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Mardi Gras Names: Let The Good Times Roll!
A parade of names celebrating the fun and pageantry of the New Orleans carnival, and all things Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Sun Feb 11 2024
40 Names That Mean You Live on the West Coast
Which names are more popular on the West Coast than the rest of the US? We analyzed the latest data to find stylish, quirky West Coast baby names that the rest of the country should know about.
Sun Feb 04 2024
French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now
Discover the hottest names in France right now, plus rare gems you may want to add to your list.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Boy Names for Girls Reach New Heights
Ever met a girl named Ezra? It's more common than you might think. Parents are increasingly using boy names for girls — we crunch the latest numbers.
Sat Jan 27 2024
200+ Baby Names With Great Meanings
Names with great meanings have never been more appealing than they are right now. We've rounded up 200+ of the best baby names meaning love, light, hope and more.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Hipster Baby Names Are So Uncool, They’re Cool
Hipster baby names are unusual, trend-defying choices that get style points for just how quirky or out of style they are. In 2024, we're ushering in a new generation of names that qualify.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Unique Middle Names You Didn't Even Know Were Names
Middle names are a safe space to have fun and let your imagination soar. Take a look at some of the quirky and unique middle names used by celebrities and non-famous parents alike. We bet you didn't even know some of them could be names!
Mon Jan 08 2024
Top Baby Names by Letter Through the Ages
Let's take a look at the most popular names for each letter across the past four generations: from the great-grandparents of babies born today to the names filling kindergarten rosters in 2024 and beyond.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Baby Name Trends of 2024
Baby name trends for 2024 reflect parents' values, aesthetics, and identities, coinciding with a society-wide shift in parenting. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for the year ahead.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Babyberries: Class of 2023!
2023 is coming to a close, and it is time to celebrate the year's cohort of wonderfully named Babyberries, born to our very own Nameberry users. Find out what the most popular names were among Berry parents this year and what naming trends were most in style. Also, join us in welcoming the most recent Babyberries, born in the second half of the year!
Wed Dec 20 2023
The Secret Meanings of Color Names
Color names, either flat-out color names like Blue or names with colorful meanings like Aurelia, are more and more popular. But do you know the secret meaning behind the color that's behind the baby name you love?
Fri Dec 15 2023
Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023
The celebrity baby name trends of 2023 offer a glimpse of future name trends across America. See what was hot with the stars this year and what we can expect to see at the top of the popularity charts in years to come.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Trending Boy Names
New parents — those who haven't spent much time around today's babies — may not be up on today's trending boy names. Take a look at some of the most unexpectedly trendy boy names in the US right now.
Sat Dec 09 2023
How Not to Choose the Next Big Baby Name
How do you avoid choosing the top baby name of the future? Crystal balls at the ready! Here are our five top tips for predicting the future popularity of your favorite names.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Old Lady Names Get a Refresh
What is the next wave of old lady names coming into style? We take a look at the coolest choices right now and see what's coming up next for the future.
Mon Dec 04 2023
These Were the Top Baby Names of 2023
You read them, we rank them. Take a peek at the hottest names with parents-to-be right now, led by Luxury (really?) and Royal.
Wed Nov 29 2023
The Top Names We're Watching for 2024
The Nameberry editorial team shares their predictions for fast-rising baby names of 2024 — including nature names, pop-culture-inspired choices, gender-neutral names, and some truly surprising picks.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Aiden Names: the Rise And Fall of a Mega-Trend
A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.