Choosing a baby name is deeply personal, but it’s also surprisingly trend-driven. From Netflix shows to cultural anxieties to historical eras gaining renewed interest, a wide range of forces shape how ...

As we move through the final months of 2025, the folks at BabyCenter are looking ahead to what the new year will hold in the realm of baby names. A new report from the parenting website and app ...

Vintage baby names are having a major moment—and many of today’s favorites actually date back to the 1920s. Names like ...

BabyCenter’s annual report found Noah and Olivia as the most popular baby names of the year, with newcomers Eliana and Aurora joining the girls’ top 10 and Luca reentering the boys’ list. Trends ...

Some parents draw baby name inspiration from sources like family history, geography or even their favorite foods and brands. Others look to literature, music and pop culture. Still others get ideas ...

Parents are increasingly moving away from names like Mary, John, and William — longtime staples of birth certificates — in favor of distinctive, expressive choices. Traditional favorites have steadily ...

Whether you're hunting for popular picks, vintage charm or fresh ideas, these spring baby names are perfect for your little ...

Editor’s note: Meredith C. Carroll is on maternity leave. This column originally appeared in December of 2007. BabyCenter.com released its annual Top Baby Names List on Thursday. There were few ...

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