Trending Baby Names of 2023
We’ve compiled a list of the top baby names of 2023 so far, according to the favorite name lists of the millions of users who visit BabyNames.com! Do any of these surprise you? Read More
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.
Names of U.S. Presidents
From the timeless elegance of George and Thomas to the evergreen names of John and Joe, each U.S. president’s name carries a unique story, and reflects the era in which they governed. The most common name among U.S. Read More
200+ African Baby Names, Meanings, and Origins
Looking to your roots for name inspo? Our baby name researchers dive into the rich tapestry of African cultures to unveil a treasure trove of over 200 unique names from African culture. From the mesmerizing landscapes of Morocco to the vibrant culture of Kenya, Africa’s diverse heritage has blessed the world with an abundance of captivating monikers. Read More
100+ Goddess Names for Girls
Many parents are looking to instill strength and power into their baby girl’s name. That’s why they often turn to ancient goddess names or celestial names for their babies. These names can come from Greek Goddess names to Roman Goddess names to Norse Goddess names, as welll as other cultures who revere mythological names. Read More
Shakespeare Names
William Shakespeare wrote the famous line “What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Old Will loved to use unique names and even created some of his own. Here are the most popular Shakespeare names categorized by play. Read More
Top Name Searches on BabyNames.com
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
Names from Black History
February is Black History Month, and so we’ve curated a short list of names from Black history that represent strength, resilience, and the spirit of a community. Black history is filled with names that ring with power, reminding us of the incredible contributions made by these iconic names. Read More
Trending Baby Names for 2023
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
What is Name Appropriation?
Name appropriation is a subset of cultural appropriation, a topic we want to discuss as a baby naming site.
First, let’s define cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation is defined as when a member of a dominant culture take elements from a culture of people who have been systematically oppressed by that dominant group. Read More
Hurricane Names 2022-2026
Heads up! Here is the list of assigned names for storms in the United States from 2022-2026 as chosen by the World Meteorological Association. You might want to avoid using these names for your baby, so they won’t be associated with a huge weather event. Read More
Top Trending French Names
The French have always had an influence on American culture, from fashion to food to names! Here are the top trending French names in the United States. Which are your favorites?
Top French Boy Names BERNARD – Bold as a Bear ANDRE – Manly MARC – War-like BEAU – Handsome MAURICE – Dark-skinned LEON – Lion-like MARCEL – Young Warrior ARMAND – Army Man LIONEL – Little Lion DAX – Leader Top French Girl Names CHARLOTTE – Free BELLE – Beauty MARCELINE – Young Warrior CORINNE – Maiden NATHALIE – Born on Christmas Day ANAÏS – Gracious, Merciful SYLVIE – Forest SIMONE – To be Heard DENISE – Devotee of DIonysos AMELIE – Hardworking Top French Gender-Neutral Names BLAISE – Lisping DIOR – Present BELLAMY – From the French “Bel Ami” meaning Good Friend REMI/REMY – Oarsman, Remedy SIDNEY/SYDNEY – Follower of St. Read More
Celebrity Baby Names of 2021
Here are all of the celebrity baby names that we reported on in 2021, in chronological order. Which are your top 5 best and worst? Join celeb baby blogger Kate Fann along with BabyNames.com founders Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss on The Baby Names Podcast to hear our picks! Read More
100 Top Baby Boy Names for 2021
We constantly tabulate the top names, according to our millions of users. Here is a list of the top most popular boy names of to date. Which trending names of are your favorites and which would you like to be over? Read More
U.S. Olympic Team 2021
Many parents take inspiration for baby names from the world’s greatest athletes. One place to find great athlete names is from the roster of the U.S. Olympic team! The 2021 Olympic Games take place in Tokyo Japan from July 23, 2021 to August 8, 2021. Read More
100 Top Popular Baby Names of 2021
Want to know the top baby names for 2021 so far? Here is a list of the top boy, girl, and gender-neutral baby names of 2021 so far, complete with my commentary!
Which trending names of 2021 are your favorites and which would you like to be over? Read More
