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Jul 3, 2025

All-American Boy Names

American baby names feel rugged and individualistic. They also capture the American spirit in a way that more traditional names might not.

Jul 1, 2025

July Names Turn up the Heat

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

Jul 1, 2025

12 Best Beachy Names for Girls

Looking for a name for a summertime baby girl that goes beyond the obvious choices? Here are 12 examples you probably haven't thought of.

Jun 25, 2025

The Coolest Unisex Nature Names

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

Jun 23, 2025

The Top Baby Names A-Z

Find out the top names for each letter of the alphabet in the USA and on Nameberry. Sure, Olivia and Oliver rule the O names, but do you know who is top for Y?

Jun 20, 2025

Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash

Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.

Jun 19, 2025

Mermaid Names: Beyond Madison and Ariel

Searching through sources from ancient myth to modern movies, Abby Sandel uncovers a bevy of distinctive mermaid names, from Cleodora to Coralia, Oona to Ocarina.

Jun 16, 2025

Summer Baby Names: The Ultimate Guide

Summer baby names call to mind long, lazy summer days spent soaking up nature in all its glory. Here, our ultimate guide to all things summer names: from the most popular to the most unique summer names for girls and boys.

Jun 14, 2025

Dad Names: Is Yours On The List?

Today's Dad Names were the coolest boy names of the 1980s and 1990s (and no doubt are now the coolest dads!). How many of these did you go to school with?

Jun 12, 2025

Two Syllable Names Reign Supreme

Two syllable names — the most popular length in the USA — cover every style you can imagine, from vintage classics to cool modern options.

Jun 9, 2025

The Best Cool Undiscovered Boy Names

Among the 100 best cool undiscovered boy names are several of our all-time favorites: Barnaby and Inigo, Fielder and Lorcan, Humphrey and Thackery. Get inspired here.

Jun 5, 2025

Top Baby Names 2024: The Playground Analysis

Are Olivia and Liam actually the top names in the US? 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 names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.

Jun 2, 2025

Last Names for Boys: Cool and Fresh Choices

If you love names like Mason, Hunter and Brooks but are looking for something less popular, we've got you covered. Surname names for boys are an ever-growing trend, but there are still plenty of underused options, whether you like occupational names, rockstar heroes, or a last name with a cute nickname.

Jun 2, 2025

Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity

In honor of Pride Month 2025, we've rounded up some of the greatest Pride icon names and the inspiring people and stories behind them.

Jun 1, 2025

June Baby Names Welcome the Summer!

June baby names include sweet summery choices meaning sun and sea, as well as names that celebrate June's most famous figures, feasts, and festivals.

May 29, 2025

Forgotten Names Back in the Charts

These names dropped off the US charts for years — sometimes decades — but returned in 2024. Which ones will be back for good?

May 26, 2025

100+ Best Boy Names Below the Top 1000

Unique boy names – from the uncommon to the truly unconventional – have boomed in recent years. We take a systematic look at a selection of the best boy names to suit all tastes, ranking below the Top 1000.

May 26, 2025

Extravagant Boy Names Stand Out

Extravagant boy names and where to find them! A treasure trove of stand-out choices for bold baby namers and those looking for a dramatic name for a character or pet.