The Baby Names Podcast #55: Names from Classic TV
Episode 55 – That’s Entertainment, Part II: Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from classic television shows including Leave it to Beaver, I Love Lucy, Bewitched, → full article
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.
The Baby Names Podcast #54: Names from Classic Hollywood
Episode 54 – Jennifer and Mallory talk about names from the Golden Age of Hollywood. We also report on this week’s celebrity baby news and → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #53: Welsh Names with Dr. Sara Louise Wheeler
Episode 53 – Jennifer and Mallory talk all about Welsh Names – given names, surnames, and place names! Our special guest is Dr. Sara Louise → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #52: Trending Names of 2020
Episode 52 – Jennifer and Mallory tabulate and discuss the trending names of 2020 (so far), Elon Musk’s new baby boy named X Æ A-12, → full article
100 Trending Baby Names of 2020
Since there was a delay in the Social Security Administration top baby names list for 2019, we’ve decided to tabulate the top 100 trending baby names of 2020 (so far). This list is calculated from our user’s favorite name lists, from December 1, 2019 through May 9, 2020. Updated to Add: See the Final Top Names of 2020!
The Baby Names Podcast #51: Names from Fashion
Episode #51 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the fashion industry: designers, models, and brands! We also gab about the latest celebrity baby news → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #50: Star Trek Names
Episode #50 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the Star Trek Universe. The stories behind how the most iconic characters got their names, Star → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #49: All About Middle Names
Episode #49 – Jennifer and Mallory talk all about MIDDLE names: why we have them, the most common middle names, fun middle name stories, and → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #48: Irish Names
Episode #48 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Jennifer and Mallory talk all about Irish names, including the history and traditions of Irish naming, Irish name → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #47: Choosing a Baby Name
The Process, Pitfalls, and Pain PointsEpisode #47 – Many parents are finding it hard to choose a baby name in this day and age. → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #46: Names from Black History
Episode #46 – In honor of Black History Month, Jennifer and Mallory discuss names inspired by iconic Black Americans and the history of naming in → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #45: This Not That 2020
Episode #45 – In this episode, Mallory and Jennifer give cool, unique alternatives to the Top Baby Names on the BabyNames.com charts. We also get → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #44: Top Baby Names of 2019
Episode #44 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss the BabyNames.com Top Baby Names of 2019. We go over the top ten names, names that stand out → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #43: Names from Disney
Episode #43 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss Disney names from mice to dwarfs to princesses to Mousketeers. Also: the latest celebrity baby news and listener → full article
The Baby Names Podcast #42: Pet Names
Episode #42 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss everything about pet names! Dog names, cat names, even hippos! We discuss common pet name categories, famous historical → full article
