Expert articles on baby name trends, choosing the perfect name, and understanding the popularity data behind thousands of names.
The Social Security Administration tracks every name given to babies born in the US. Here are the top 10 boy and girl names of 2024, why they dominate, and how regional preferences differ.
October 8, 2024· Updated January 10, 2025
Standing out is great, but some 'unique' names become burdens. Learn how to find names that are genuinely distinctive without being bizarre — names that will serve your child through a lifetime.
October 20, 2024
Baby names follow cultural cycles driven by nature, pop culture, and shifting aesthetics. Here's what's trending up, what's declining, and what forecast suggests for the next wave.
November 12, 2024· Updated February 5, 2025
Name disagreements are one of the most common parenting conflicts. Here are proven strategies to find a name you both genuinely love — not just one you can both tolerate.
November 28, 2024
Grandparent names skip a generation before becoming fashionable again. The vintage cycle is in full swing — here are the classic names that feel surprisingly fresh in 2025.
December 10, 2024· Updated January 25, 2025