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.

Thu May 15 2025

Pop Culture Influences Rising Baby Names

In a year where we consumed more media than ever before, pop-culture inspired names ruled for baby girls and boys.

Mon May 12 2025

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 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!

Sun May 11 2025

Mom Names: the New Generation

Today's Mom Names are the Cool Girl Names of the 1980s and 90s. Is yours one?

Fri May 09 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.

Mon May 05 2025

Trending Names in the Southeast USA

Baby names in the Southeastern States stand out for their unique blend of tradition and creative modern style.

Thu Apr 24 2025

Top Nameberry Names Around the World Now

Ever wondered what names are popular with Nameberry visitors in your country? We crunch the latest numbers to reveal the most viewed names around the world right now.

Thu 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.

Mon Mar 24 2025

The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List

The names that should be on everyone's list for 2025 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 2025 babies.

Thu Mar 20 2025

Trending Names in the Southwest USA

If you know kids with these names, you might just live in the Southwestern States.

Fri Mar 07 2025

Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

Contemporary Christian names go way beyond biblical classics. Get ready for symbols, place names, and strong spiritual word names — and many are unisex too.

Thu Mar 06 2025

Middle Name Trends 2025

Once used as placeholders, middle names have become a space for creativity and individuality. Today, parents use them to add contrast, meaning, or flair — making name combinations more distinctive than ever. We analyze the top middle names and middle name trends today.

Mon Mar 03 2025

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!

Thu Feb 27 2025

Names Trending in the American West

Which names are more popular in the Western United State than the rest of the country? We analyzed the latest data to find stylish, quirky Western favorites.

Mon Jan 27 2025

Baby Name Trends 2025

Baby name trends for 2025 are influenced by social media, fast fashion, and a global sensibility that extends beyond our own world. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for this year.

Thu Jan 16 2025

The Most Popular Baby Names of the Future

Get out your crystal ball! We're predicting the most popular baby names of 2035. We see Top 100 shake ups, unexpected newcomers and fast-falling favorites in the future.

Thu Jan 09 2025

Wild Names You'll Hear a Lot More Of

What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.

Thu Dec 19 2024

Babyberries: Class of 2024!

2024 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 this fall!

Thu Dec 12 2024