Baby Name Popularity News

Stars and their children are the top baby name influencers of 2023. See the most influential celebrity-related names of the year, from Aspyn to Ozzy to Shai.

Great names given to only 10 babies in 2022, from Anselm to Zanna.

Find out the Top 100 most-viewed names on Nameberry this year, featuring much-loved favorites, and daring new names in the top spots for boys and girls.

Our exclusive analysis shows which popular names you're most likely to meet in the Midwestern US states, from Aurora to Wyatt.

A new study by Nameberry reveals that Gen Z names, the most popular names for babies born from 1997 to 2012, are led by Emily and Jacob. Generation Z names are more diverse than any other generation that came before them, as the name pool expanded due to social and cultural forces.

Want a name the whole world will fall in love with? Our exclusive analysis reveals the names that rank higher now than ever before. Popular and rare, classic and unique, they're in the prime of their lives.

Jessica and Michael lead the list of names that define the Millennial Generation.

Shana Tova! Just in time for the High Holidays, a new study reveals the most popular Jewish names from the 1950s to today.

Even classic baby names come in and out of fashion. The coolest classics of the moment include Eleanor, Theodore, and more.

Which baby names are you most likely to find in the American South? Discover the most distinctive Southern gems, from Magnolia and Mary to Kingston and Karter.

Ancient Greek and Roman baby names are rising in popularity for modern babies.

The most popular Czech names for 2022 are here! Many of the Top 50 baby names have remained stable over the years, but recently international trends have begun to influence the Czech charts.

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

Astrology names are inspired by the zodiac signs, the planets, and the four elements. And your zodiac sign can offer insight to your naming style. Whether you believe it's written in the stars, or it's just a bit of fun, astrology can be a great starting point for finding a baby name.

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

Back to basics for Nameberry's five essential rules for rating a baby name.

These much-loved girl names are all in the Top 50... just not in the USA! We've picked out 50 of the best baby girl names from international popularity charts, as inspiring choices that are fresh and unusual, but shared with sisters around the world.

What are the best, the most usable choices among the names that have never been used in the US? We have 100 of the rarest baby names waiting to be discovered.

Names and trends across the English-speaking world are similar in some ways – and very different in others! We take a closer look at the quirkiest local favorites in cities around the world.

Say hi to Grandpa Brendan and Grandma Brittany!

If you want to use a popular nickname like Ellie or Joe, there are more options for full names than you might think.

Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.

...probably! We analyzed baby name data for states in New England and the North East USA, to find the signature names of the region, from soft-sounding boys to spirited girls.

What makes a name classic? At Nameberry, we took on the challenge of making the qualifications of a classic measurable. Find out here if your favorite names make the cut.

Fresh from Paris, these are head-turningly cool names that most English-speakers haven't discovered yet. Who's up for a playdate with Loup, Ninon, or Mazarine?