Baby Name News

Mon Jun 01 2015

New Babyberry Announcements for May

The Nameberry birth announcements for May ranged from classics like Margaret and Joseph to the retro Mabel and Archie to new nature names Canary and Lake.
Sun May 31 2015

Creative Baby Names: Then and Now

From yesteryear’s Exie and Avonne to today’s Brexton and Vanellope, creative baby naming has had a long history.
Sun May 31 2015

Most Popular Spanish Baby Names

The latest pop list from Spain is out and Lucia and Hugo are at the top.
Thu May 28 2015

Under-the-Radar Baby Names

Guest blogger Josh Murray unearths some unique but usable choices, from Crane to Thisbe.
Wed May 27 2015

Movie Mogul Baby Names

Jake, Max and Oscar were once verboten for baby names. Here is another group that might (almost) be ready for comebacks.
Tue May 26 2015

Name Sage: A Short, Spiritually Meaningful Name

The Name Sage comes up with some suggestions for the sibling of Cruz and Veda. See if you agree–or have some other ideas of your own.
Tue May 26 2015

30 Baby Names from Books

From our friends over at Brit+Co, here are 30 options from beloved books.
Sun May 24 2015

Taylor Swift-Inspired Baby Names

Baby name inspiration from Taylor Swift’s tough new video? You betcha! Luna, Lena and Domino, for starters.
Sun May 24 2015

Problematic Baby Names

There are some names that come with a certain amount of cultural baggage. How about these? Usable or not?
Thu May 21 2015

UK vs US Popular Baby Names

Emma and Noah vs Amelia and Oliver: Eleanor Nickerson's perceptive analysis of the Anglo-American divide.
Wed May 20 2015

New Baby Name Trend: The Lu/Lou boys

Following the path of Lucy and Luna, boys’ name with the lu-sound beginning are forging ahead, from Lucas and Luke to Louis and Lucian.
Tue May 19 2015

15 Parenting Books You’ll Actually Want to Read

In this blog from , 15 recommended parenting books, some serious, some irreverent, some relatably hilarious.
Tue May 19 2015

Name Sage: A Long, Romantic Name for a Girl?

The NameSage tackles the challenge of finding the perfect name for a fourth daughter with sisters named Ellyanna, Vivienne and Hannalise.
Mon May 18 2015

States’ Most Popular Names 2014

Brooklyn’s the second most popular name in Wyoming, Mia tops the charts in New Mexico–and other fascinating data on the naming preferences in various states.
Sun May 17 2015

Best Names Given to Just 5 Babies

Here are some of the rarities found at the low end of the popularity list, from Amandine to Xanthe.
Sun May 17 2015

The Hottest Celebrity Baby Names

Which starbaby name choices impacted this year’s popularity list? Abby Sandel gives us a rundown.
Thu May 14 2015

The Best New Baby Names

Of all the new names in the Top 1000, here is a selection of the best.
Thu May 14 2015

Names from Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron

Kara Cavazos takes a hard look at the everyday names of Avengers the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America & Co.
Wed May 13 2015

A Tale of 2 Popularity Lists

Nameberry’s most popular names list is very different from the national stats, with a lot more adventurous choices in the lead.
Tue May 12 2015

20 Top Geographical Baby Names

Brit+Co guides us to the 20 most popular place names for babies.
Tue May 12 2015

Naming a Daughter – At Last!

The Name Sage helps the mother of four boys find a name for their baby sister.
Mon May 11 2015

25 Stylish-yet-Unusual Boys’ Names

Fresh 2-syllable, n-ending boys name ideas beyond Mason and Ethan.
Mon May 11 2015

The Playground Analysis of the Real Most Popular Names

In her annual Playground Analysis, Kelli Brady shows how the actual #1 names of 2014 are Sophia and JAckson!
Mon May 11 2015

Classic Baby Names Make a Comeback

The new list of Top 1000 names leaves no doubt–classic baby names like James, Charlotte, Eleanor and Alice are on the rise!
Fri May 08 2015

The Top Baby Names of 2014!

The wait is over! Emma and Noah take the top spots in the new Social Security most popular names list! And Princess Charlotte breaks into the Top 10!