Unisex Names News

Think Harper, Lauren, and Madison are girl names? 100 years ago they were given only to boys. Discover 50+ more names that swapped from male to female.

100+ cool, modern, unisex last names that are used as first names for equal numbers of boys and girls.

Unisex names are attracting more and more attention for babies of both sexes – but “unisex” doesn’t always mean “gender-neutral”. These unisex baby names are still strongly gendered in the US.

Vintage surname names? Yes, this modern trend isn't so modern after all. See the top surname names from a century ago, along with unique choices from our secret source.

Gender-neutral names are getting so popular these days that we see dozens of rare and unique unisex picks finding new favor with parents.

Nonbinary names are used in equal numbers for girls and boys. Using the latest data, we've calculated which names qualify as nonbinary today.

Baby Name DNA is a revolutionary tool designed to analyze your name style and match you with the perfect names.

In honor of Pride Month 2022, we've rounded up some of the greatest Pride icon names and the inspiring people and stories behind them.

Do you like modern names that work for both girls and boys? Get inspiration from the most popular unisex names right now.

Soft boy names are the antidote to the hyper-macho names that have been trending in recent years. The new softer sound in male names reflects society's changing perception of masculinity.

Unisex baby names trending male don't get a lot of press, but they should! We've crunched the numbers to uncover 40+ cool names heading further toward the boys' side – as well as several more we're watching.

Unique word names you won't find anywhere else, crowd-sourced from the Berries.

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.

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.

What's the most popular unisex name where you live? We reveal the most popular name in every state that's used for both girls and boys. Some places are in line with national favorites Avery and Riley, while others go their own unique way.

Gender-bending baby names are the choice of many celebrities.

Unisex names are more complex than you'd think! We take a deep dive into the data to reveal the top unisex names with a totally different gender balance in the US vs UK.

Looking for a boy name that's stylish without shouting masculinity? These names are both unisex and rare, going beyond gender and standing out in their own right.

Cool unisex nature names – from the hottest choices right now, to some unique gender neutral ideas to inspire you!

Cool unisex middle names are a great way to liven up a conventional first name or make a traditionally gendered name feel more gender neutral.

Names like Everly, Piper and Aubrey are modern, no-frills choices that feel gender-neutral but lean more to the girls. See which names in this style are hot now, and what’s waiting to be discovered.

These unique baby girl names have a unisex feel and a lot of style.

Is Sage more likely to be a boy or a girl? Some surprising shifts in the directions of unisex names.

Alanna Shore, stay-at-home parent, and her husband Keith, artist and art director of Mikkeller Beer, live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with their four children. In May they welcomed their latest arrivals, twins named Nico Gianna and Jasper Graham. Here, Alanna shares the story of how she and Keith named their babies. How long did it […]

What are surprisingly international baby names? They’re names that are super-rare in the US, but have roots in multiple languages, and work in many more!