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Nearly Unique Baby Names

　　The secret vault of truly unique baby names is real, but only the US government holds the key. 　　To protect privacy, the Social Security Administration doesn’t release names given to only one child, drawing the line at five or more. So the names given to five babies are the most...

Apr 6, 2026

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Underused Classic Baby Names: Calvin, Martin and Miriam

Apr 6, 2026

　　by Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names 　　Legions of expectant parents search for that “underused classic” name each year. 　　But what exactly is an “underused classic” name? Do underused classic names even exist? Are they some impossible standard like names that are universally appealing and forever-guaranteed-to-stay-unique? 　　“Classic” can be interpreted...

New British Popularity List: Harry and Amelia still reign

Apr 6, 2026

　　Our top UK correspondent, Eleanor Nickerson, has the following lead story on today’s release of the new popularity data from the UK Office for National Statistics on her blog British Baby Names. Check there for a lot more fascinating statistics on top names by region and month and those most popular...

R Names Then and Now: Ralph vs. Ryder

Apr 6, 2026

　　By Kelli Brady of NameFreak!__ 　　A couple of months ago, I attended a Sock Hop with my daughter. It was loads of fun and inspired me to delve into the 1950s and, of course, its most popular names. 　　As I looked at the Top 100 names of the decade, the thing...

Popular Baby Names: What’s your favorite?

Apr 6, 2026

　　Popular baby names get a bad rap, especially — okay, we admit it — here on Nameberry. 　　But popular baby names are popular for a reason: A lot of people like them for a lot of good reasons. Popular names often have a sound and feel that’s right in step...

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Newest Word Names for Girls

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Pre-Hillary Women Candidates for POTUS

Apr 6, 2026

　　By Tiana Putric 　　Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton has made U.S. history by becoming America’s first female presidential candidate to gain enough delegates to win the nomination of a major U.S. political party. 　　But Secretary Clinton certainly wasn’t the first woman to make a run for the White House. Dozens of women...

Short, Sophisticated Girl Names You’ll Love

Apr 6, 2026

　　By Abby Sandel 　　Congratulations to Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe on the arrival of their daughter, Iris Mary. 　　The Oscar-winning actor and his public relations executive wife chose a sophisticated, nickname-proof name for their first child. Iris has so many qualities expectant parents seek. It’s literary and glamorous, but not...

Unexpected Girl Names for Jonah’s Sister

Apr 6, 2026

　　They thought finding a name for their daughter would be a snap! But now they’re struggling to narrow down names that are classic, but not too common, to find the perfect unexpected – but not too out-there! – name for Jonah’s sister. 　　Brittany writes: 　　My husband and I have a son...

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100 Best Cool Unusual Boy Names Now

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Name Sage: The Cat Stole Our Baby Name

Apr 6, 2026

　　The arrival of a new family pet has upended their plans for what to name their new son. What's the best alternative to John-called-Jack? The Name Sage weighs in on this family's cat-astrophe. 　　Katrina writes: My husband and I are adopting and just got matched with a baby boy! 　　We...

Bold Boy Names: A Brother for Wolfie

Apr 6, 2026

　　She loves bold boy names no one else is using. He says not so fast! How can they compromise on a name for Alexander “Wolfie” Wolfgang‘s brother? 　　Karina writes:We’re expecting our second IVF miracle in October, a little brother for Alexander Wolfgang. 　　We struggled to name our first son. I...

Finding International Boy Names

Apr 6, 2026

　　These physician parents are hard at work responding to the global pandemic. Let’s help them find some great international boy names due later this month! 　　Alyssa writes:We have a little boy on the way, due in late May, and are looking for a name. We live in the German-speaking part...

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Surprisingly International Baby Names

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Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

Apr 6, 2026

　　Gender neutral names are susceptible to the same shifts in popularity as traditionally gendered names, but these shifts can differ between the sexes. This makes it more interesting to examine the directions of unisex names, which fluctuate in girl-boy ratio from year to year. 　　Nameberry defines gender neutral names as...

Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity

Apr 6, 2026

　　Nonbinary names are balanced in the proportion of girls to boys who receive the name in a given year. At Nameberry, we define this as no less than 35 percent, but no more than 65 percent of a single sex. Compare that to unisex names, which are given to the...

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

Apr 6, 2026

　　Surnames used as unisex baby names offer fresh, modern-sounding options that aren’t too tied to one gender. 　　Last names as first names are always in fashion. Some lean strongly to one gender, as we can see in the USA’s list of popular names. Harper and Avery are mostly given to...

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The Top Names We're Watching for 2024

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Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock

Apr 6, 2026

　　Cottagecore baby names are part of a recent aesthetic trend defined by an appreciation for romanticized rural life, according to The New York Times. Hobbies such as bread baking, embroidery, and mushroom foraging are among the wholesome, nostalgic elements of the cottagecore lifestyle. 　　Cottagecore names, too, evoke this bucolic way...

Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

Apr 6, 2026

　　Christian names combine spirituality with style, conveying a faith-based message with contemporary sensibility. 　　These modern Christian names with an evangelical feel aren’t traditional biblical names, well-worn virtues, or even the old prophet names that are so popular nowadays. No, this is a fresh, 21st-century style of Christian names that shout...

America's Next Top Baby Names

Apr 6, 2026

　　What are America's next top baby names, the future favorites that nobody is using today? 　　A few generations ago, in 1980, names like Luna and Luca, Kennedy and Maverick were shuffling along at the bottom of the charts. Today, they’re among the most popular namesUSA, each ranking within the Top...

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New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

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Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

Apr 6, 2026

　　Presidential baby names – the famous last names and, in a few cases, first names of America’s presidents – are more popular than ever in the US. The presidential connection may be more direct in some cases (Lincoln) than others (Taylor). 　　Naming a child for – or, in some cases,...

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Apr 6, 2026

　　Popular names by state can look very different from the national count. Find out which states' top names conform to the US popular names list and which go in a different direction. 　　Olivia and Liam held on to their titles as the most popular names in the United States for...

Forgotten Names Making a Comeback

Apr 6, 2026

　　Looking for a niche source of rare baby names? Try the comeback kids of 2022. 　　These names were once used for babies in the US, but then vanished for decades. Just when you might think they were lost forever, they've re-appeared in the official baby name data for 2022. 　　The...

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Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Apr 6, 2026

　　Unique twin names that feel well-matched but not too matchy can feel impossible to find. Naming twins is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges (and greatest pleasures) facing a baby namer – although our ultimate guide to twin names is a great place to start! 　　Many parents naming twins take...

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Apr 6, 2026

　　Choosing names for hypothetical babies is always fun — why do you think I got into this business? — but when you’re actually expecting, the pressure is on. Suddenly you’re faced with the very big task of naming an actual human being, which (often) requires you to collaborate with your...

9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby

Apr 6, 2026

　　On this 98-degree day, I’m doing the only chore that makes sense: cleaning the basement. That’s how, deep in a dusty box, between my now adult daughter’s kindergarten drawings and my ancient college essays, I found a draft of the proposal for our very first baby-naming book. 　　What struck me...