This Name Comes from the Bible. But is it Traditional?
Parents are choosing surprising new names from old sources, challenging our whole notion of “traditional names.”
Which Baby Names Are Most Popular in Your State?
The top baby names in each US state reveal trends that unite the country, and differences that give each region its own local flavor.
An Alphabet of Brand-New Baby Names
A is for Acela….Meet 26 intriguing new names that debuted in 2021.
The Year’s Fastest-Rising Baby Names are a Disney Sweep
The hottest boys’ and girls’ names of 2021 have a LOT in common.
What Were the Most Popular Baby Names of the Year?
Just in: the official ranking of the most popular baby names in the USA for the year 2021.
5 Times Dogs Started Baby Name Trends
When we think about celebrities who inspire baby names, we usually think about people. But our species doesn’t have a total lock on baby name inspiration.
Extreme Surnames
Ready to look way, way beyond Mason and Carter? Look to the past. Once upon a time, surnames were bold not only in style but in sound.
What is a Southern Baby Name Today?
Forget nostalgia. Today’s American South has a name style all its own—one that mostly looks forward, not back.
These Names Had to Wait for Their Moment
Two of today’s “brand new” girls’ names were actually born in Hollywood in the 1980s. It just took a few decades for parents to be ready.
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