Baby Names Lists & Trends

Baby Name 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 → full article

30 Cool Baby Names Trending in 2017

There are some very cool and unique baby names that are hitting the charts and climbing fast for 2017. Most often a name will suddenly → full article

Baby name to go with a complicated last name?

Dear Jennifer,

We are expecting a baby girl in February and still can’t decide on a name! Our last name is Rauchhaupt (pronounced r-owsh-how-pt) so → full article

HELP! My Husband says NO to Every Baby Name

Dear Jennifer,

I’m at wit’s end. I though we had settled on a baby name (Charlotte Avery), but then one day my husband said he → full article

BabyNames.com Family Baby Names?

Dear Jennifer,

I know that you and your sisters own and run this site, so here’s my question to you: what did you name your → full article

Why do Top Name Lists have Different Names?

Hi Jennifer,

I see several different sources that post the Top Baby Names of the Year, but they’re different. Why is that?

Sincerely, Rebecca H. → full article

How do I create a baby name?

Hi Jennifer,

My partner and I are both creative types — he’s a musician and I’m a visual artist. We didn’t want just any baby → full article

Baby Name Trends for 2016…so far!

So what are the biggest baby name trends in 2016 so far? I bet you’re wondering which names are climbing and which are falling. Well, → full article