Girl names that start with F accounted for less than 1% of all names given to baby girls in 2024.  That's not too surprising considering it's been a while since girl names starting with F were ...

Spokeo reports on the top baby names in 2025 based on state trends, highlighting notable shifts towards unique spellings and ...

ThatsThem reports that state baby name trends reflect regional heritage, showing cultural diversity across the U.S. from ...

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Not all baby names continue to grow in popularity — and some could even be on the verge of extinction. The baby name experts at BabyCenter, headquartered in San Francisco, California, have been ...

If you're thinking about using a weird and wonderful moniker for your little one, you may want to reconsider. That's because ...

If you're fixin' to pick a cute name, check out these white-hot Western baby names Whoa, Nelly! Western baby names are having a moment right now, giving new meaning to the popular lyrics “Mama, don’t ...

But let’s face it, some of us have way more popular names than others, and even if you think your name is unique in your community, it might be as common as John Smith in someone else’s. Is there even ...

Parents are going the untraditional route and choosing some unique names for their newborns, but some experts express concern that a few of these choices may be too “aggressive” for their little ones.

“Your parents had their opportunity to name their children. You get to pick the name you like for yours,” says baby naming consultant Colleen Slagen. You pore through books of baby names. You scour ...