Baby Name News

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Isabel and Oliver have come back, but what about Lula and Lyle?

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

Unusual nature names for girls reference the earth and the sky, the water and the seasons.

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.

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.

Unique girl names are more sought after than ever by new parents. We take a systematic look at 100+ of the very best options ranking comfortably below the Top 1000, to suit a range of styles and sensibilities.

The best names ever? We think so. These names are cool enough to be beloved by the Berries, but rare enough that they haven't been discovered by most of the United States.

Gemini baby names have a brilliance about them and much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.

The most popular baby names by state for 2024 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.

Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.

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

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!

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

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.

Of the 80 names that have been chosen by Popes, here are our picks for a modern baby.

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

Here are the newest geek-chic names for girls, from Albertine to Winifred.