New first name and last name data shows which names in the U.S. are the most popular and which aren’t anymore.

According to the SSA’s latest data, Barron is one of the fastest-rising names for baby boys in the U.S. The name jumped up ...

This naming convention isn’t as backward as it seems. Choosing surnames as first names for newborns is a growing trend among parents, according to baby name experts. “Many surnames are so well ...

While some classic names never go out of style, plenty of monikers face extinction as the baby name trend cycle continues to ...

Research shows that some baby names are being used so infrequently now that they have a pretty good chance of disappearing ...

Our culture’s whole approach to naming started to change ... The 1970s were the first decade of this new name world.” ...

Plan ahead or choose in the moment—there’s no one, right way.

Baby names don’t just come from family trees anymore. They can come from binge-worthy shows, fandom group chats, and celebrity birth announcements. The main accolade they have in common? “Wait… that’s ...