Six months into 2024 and we’re now seeing several baby name trends that are going strong this year at BabyNames.com. Some of these trends are new and some have been around for a while, like the influence of celebrities, pop culture, and royal baby naming. Read More
♎ September 23rd – October 22nd
The Libra child often thrives in the company of others. Social interaction brings many opportunities to develop the innate desire to see people treated well and given happiness. Read More
Crystals can be considered earth’s art, a beautiful representation of the colors and shapes Mother Earth can create! Many believe that crystals absorb, retain, and generate different energies, and each has its own distinct meaning and energetic property. Read More
Podcast Episode 104: Jennifer and Mallory review the top 1000 birth names in the United States, according to the Social Security office of the actuary. Note that the Social Security office does not combine the stats for alternate spellings of the same name, such as Aidan and Aiden. Read More
Actress and comedian Iliza Shlesinger is a mother of two! The Good on Paper writer and star has announced the birth of her second baby with her husband Noah Galuten. The comedian revealed her pregnancy last September and shared at the time that she was expecting a baby boy. Read More
Now that we’ve calculated the Top Baby Names of 2023, we’re seeing some very distinct baby name trends for 2024. Choosing a name for your little one isn’t just about tradition anymore—it’s about weaving a story that captures the essence of both the parents and their wishes for their little one. Read More
Singer Brian McKnight welcomed a new baby with his partner Leilani Mendoza in January. Now, the “Back At One” singer has shared some news causing contention among fans regarding not only his sons moniker but the singer’s as well. Read More
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger is growing her family once again! The Good on Paper writer and leading star announced her pregnancy with a gender reveal video that featured a poignant message about gender reveal culture and its impact on the environment. Read More
Naming conventions and trends can vary by geographical area, depending on its population, culture mix, immigration trends, and percentage of indiginous people. After reviewing the current popular names data by State from the U.S. Social Security office of the Actuary, we’ve made some interesting observations! Read More
Ahead of the premiere of her film Barbie, director Greta Gerwig has revealed she and her partner Noah Baumbach have grown their family. In December, Greta revealed she and Noah were expecting their second baby. In a recent interview with Elle U.K., the director shared her new arrival was born four months ago. Read More
Episode 96 – Jennifer and Mallory give unique alternative suggestions to the top 10 baby names:
LIAM, OLIVIA, NOAH, EMMA, OLIVER, CHARLOTTE, JAMES, AMELIA, ELIJAH, SOPHIA, WILLIAM, ISABELLA, HENRY, AVA, LUCAS, MIA, BENJAMIN, EVELYN, THEODORE, and LUNA. Read More
Have you ever wondered what names people were searching for most on the site? Well we did a little data mining in the last month, and here are the results. Listen to the Baby Names Podcast episode and find out what we think about it! Read More
After analyzing the names that our users are adding to their favorite name lists, we’ve compiled a list of the trending baby names for 2023 (and beyond)! Read More
Episode #79 – Top Names of 2021
Speakers: Jennifer Moss, Mallory Moss
J: I’m Jennifer Moss.
M: And I’m Mallory Moss
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.
M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)
J: Yes, by chance, not by choice. Read More
Want to know the top baby names for 2022 that are trending to date? Here is a list of the top boy, girl, and gender-neutral baby names of 2022 that are trending for the first four months of the year with commentary by BabyNames.com co-founder, Mallory Moss:
So far, the top most popular names of 2022 have yielded some shocking surprises…and some not so surprising, since we predicted them. Read More
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