Happy Birthday, Baby! BabyNames.com Turns 30
Before Google, before Facebook, before Wikipedia, there was…BabyNames.com. The history and memories of 3 decades of being the #1 baby names site online.
Jennifer Moss
Jennifer Moss (she/her) is the founder of BabyNames.com, author of The Baby Names Workbook, and Producer of The Baby Names Podcast. Jennifer is widely regarded as the leading expert on popular baby name trends and the naming process, serving as the authoritative source on the subject for national and international media.
Jennifer entered the tech arena in the 80s as a software developer and database architect, and became a pioneer in the Internet industry. In addition to operating BabyNames.com, Jennifer owns a web development agency in central California.
Jennifer entered the tech arena in the 80s as a software developer and database architect, and became a pioneer in the Internet industry. In addition to operating BabyNames.com, Jennifer owns a web development agency in central California.
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BEST and WORST Celebrity Baby Names of 2025
Every year BabyNames.com founders and sisters Jennifer and Mallory Moss review the baby names from the rich and famous. Sometimes they’re classic, sometimes they’re unique, sometimes they’re wild. Come along with us on this journey for 2025 and let us know if you agree! Celebrity Girl Names of 2025 Susannah Accurso Parents: Rachel Griffin-Accurso (Ms….
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100+ Baby Names that mean “Thankful”
Names tied to gratitude carry a quiet weight. They can signal hope, your values, and what characteristics might want to pass down to your child. Or just express the immense joy and thankfulness for your little blessing! Looking at names that mean thankful, grateful, or blessing during Thanksgiving week is about tracing how cultures embed…
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Naming your Baby after Shoes – is it a good fit?
OMG SHOES! Cowboy Mama Kailee Zak basically broke the internet when she announced her baby girl’s name, Lukacey. However you choose to pronounce it, Lukacey is being named after Lucchese cowboy boots. These iconic Western boots are not only gorgeous, they’ve also been pivotal to Kailee’s personal growth. As her TikTok fans know, Kailee had…
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Chris Evans and Alba Baptista welcome First Baby
The “Captain America” star is now a dad after welcoming his first child with Portuguese actress Alba Baptista. Chris, 44, and Alba, 28, welcomed their first baby together on Friday, October 24th, according to People magazine. The baby is a girl, and the couple named her Alma Grace Baptista Evans. Alma is a latin name…
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Names & Dating: The Shocking Truth!
BabyNames.com conducted a survey about names and dating with over 27,000 respondents – the answers are surprising!
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Rihanna’s New Baby – The Name will Surprise You!
Rihanna announced today on Instagram that she and partner A$AP Rocky welcomed their new baby girl on September 13, 2025. This news, 11 days after the baby was born, came as a surprise to all of her fans. Rihanna and A$AP named their new baby bundle of joy Rocki Irish Mayers, an apparent nod to…
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Types of Names: The Ultimate Glossary from Acronyms to Zoonyms
When we think of names, we often refer to just first names, middle names, or last names. But there’s a much wider world of naming terminology! From acronyms that shorten phrases into memorable identifiers, to zoonyms that describe animals by name, linguists and writers use dozens of specialized terms to categorize the types of names…
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Is it terrible to use a Disney Princess Name?
Dear Jennifer, I recently watched the Disney movie Brave, and I love the name of the independent princess, Merida. I looked up the meaning of her name, but couldn’t find anything. Could you tell me what it means? Also, would it be a bad idea to give your child the same name as a Disney…
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Will My Boys be Teased for Having Similar Names?
Dear Jennifer, My boys are about 3 years apart and we wanted to give them strong Persian names. Our oldest is Darius (Dariush) and our youngest is Darian. I loved their names until recently when people/strangers started commenting on how similar they are, and said it’s “so confusing.” Our family voted on our youngest son’s…
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The Baby Names Podcast #109: This Not That 2025
Jennifer and Mallory suggest more unique alternatives to some trending names of 2025. Names included in this episode: Archer, Daniel, Elias, Hudson, Jack, John, Mateo, Michael, Samuel, Wesley, Clara, Eliana, Elizabeth, Ella, Evangeline, Elizabeth, Gianna, Grace, Harper, Juniper, Ophelia…and more! Other This Not That episodes: This Not That 2024This Not That 2023(we didn’t do one…
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Baby Names by Zodiac Sign
Choosing the perfect baby name can be as celestial as it is personal! BabyNames.com founder, Jennifer Moss, has collaborated with seasoned astrologer Amy Moonsong to create a special series of posts carefully tailored to the twelve astrological sun signs. They include characteristics of children born under the sign, suggested baby names inspired by the unique…
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Baby Name Myths & Urban Legends
Just like all lore, there are baby names myths and legends that have been perpetuated in our society. Surely you or someone who knows someone who went to school with those twins Lemonjello and Orangejello! Every time I announce they’re not real I get emails saying “They are real! My friend’s son’s neighbor knew them…
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Cool Retro Baby Names that are Coming Back
Names go in and out of fashion, and mid-century retro baby names are making a stylish return! Popular choices from the 1950s through the 1970s are beginning to sound fresh again. Today’s parents are drawn to names that have that hint of retro cool, and yet still stand out in a modern classroom. Consider these…
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Fastest Rising Baby Names 2025
So you think you’ve found a unique baby name, only to find it’s hitting the top of the charts? Well there’s usually a clear predictor that a name will become popular: how fast it rises in ranking. So we analyzed five years of U.S. baby name data to uncover the fastest rising baby names, and…
