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Jun 1, 2023
Answer: USA
August sits at Number 109 in the States, and is one to watch for entering the Top 100 next year.
May 31, 2023
How I Named My Babies: Lucia, Camila & Rafael
Amber and Esteban Rodriguez needed meaningful, cross-cultural names for their Mexican-American triplets. They chose Lucia Sara, Camila Deena, and Rafael Esteban — names that connect to their faith, family, and style.
May 29, 2023
New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names
Nature-related baby names are a huge trend across the board right now. But did you know that the climate actually influences the type of nature names American parents are choosing for their children?
May 27, 2023
Is the Secret to Succession in its Names?
Nameberry is going viral this weekend with our prediction for the outcome of Succession based on its...names. Does an unusual last name and the history of baseball offer the clue to who the successor will be, and why.
May 24, 2023
Forgotten Names Making a Comeback
These names disappeared from the US charts for years... but now they're back! Discover the coolest, cutest and craziest comebacks of the year.
May 22, 2023
Top Baby Names 2022: 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 17, 2023
How I Named My Baby: Aadya Dash
Bangladeshi-Canadians Puja and Partha looked to their daughter's due date to choose her name. Aadya, an epithet of the goddess Durga, was perfect for their baby girl, born right before the Durga Puja festival. Plus, it met all of their criteria for a modern, meaningful name.
May 13, 2023
Best New Baby Names in the Top 1000
We break down the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!
May 12, 2023
Top Baby Names 2022 Announced!
The top baby names of 2022 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.
May 11, 2023
Rihanna's Baby Name Revealed!
Two days before his first birthday, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's son's name has been revealed. Find out the meaningful, musical moniker they gave their baby boy.
May 11, 2023
Norse Mythology Names: Thor, Odin, Freya & Co.
Presenting a pantheon of powerful Thor-inspired names of Norse gods and goddesses, from Freya to Gunnar, Magnus to Odin.
May 8, 2023
Cornish Baby Names Blend Ancient and Modern
Looking for a name with Celtic heritage and a unique yet oddly familiar ring? Then look no further than the offerings from Cornwall.
May 6, 2023
Rare Royal Names Celebrate Coronation Day
As this weekend marks the first British coronation in nearly seventy years, we look into the names of the new King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as well as some names from their family trees – from the classic to the virtually unique.
May 5, 2023
Khloe Kardashian Reveals Son's Name — Tatum Robert!
Khloe Kardashian's baby boy's name is finally revealed — Tatum Robert! Read all about this gender-neutral celebrity baby name and see how well it pairs with the other Kardashian kid names.
May 3, 2023
How I Named My Baby: Arrow Lee
Arizona couple Sarah and Dave looked everywhere for baby name inspiration, but nothing was sticking until Sarah came across the poem "On Children" by Kahlil Gibran. A light bulb went off, and Sarah knew her son had to be Arrow, a symbolic and poetic name.
May 2, 2023
The Mary Month of May
Can you still name a baby Mary? You can if you name her Manon, Marietta, or Minnie.
Apr 25, 2023
How to Choose Anagram Names for Large Families
The best anagram names for siblings, beyond Heaven and Nevaeh.
Apr 19, 2023
How I Named My Baby: Zeraphyn Miu
With sons named Zenith and Zephyr, Singapore couple Selina and Jeff needed an eye-catching Z name for their baby girl. They chose Zeraphyn Miu, an angelic name to balance out her feisty Year of the Tiger zodiac sign.
Apr 8, 2023
Minty Names Freshen Up
Minty baby names — including Araminta, Mynte, and even Mint — are ticking up around the globe. Learn the history of mint names and see the most fashionable choices.
Apr 5, 2023
How I Named My Baby: Leni Jean
After three boys, Hannah and Matt needed a strong and spunky name for their daughter. They finally found Leni Jean, a cool and unique name that endured despite Hannah's cold feet, and made a splash on social media with her baby name guessing contest.
Apr 4, 2023
Revealed! Our Top Names of 2023 So Far
Baby name popularity in real-time! Discover our most-searched names of the year so far, as well as some key trends to watch out for in 2023.
Mar 29, 2023
Newest Babyberries Ring in the Year
This winter has brought along a new batch of Babyberries born to our own Nameberry users — 12 baby girls and 12 baby boys — with as beautiful and thoughtful of names as ever.
Mar 27, 2023
What's the Weirdest Thing You've Ever Named?
We asked the Berries — what's the weirdest thing you've named? Their answers may surprise you!
Mar 22, 2023
How I Named My Baby: Townes Sterling
Stevi and Matt Savage, ex-pats living in Mexico, needed a rare and round name to fit with their older children's: Rhodes and Paloma. By chance, they stumbled upon Townes — a perfect match in more ways than one!