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NamesPop Editorial is the collective byline we use for research-led pieces that draw on multiple sources — linguistic studies, social science, historical data, and the NamesPop dataset itself.
Articles under this byline are written and edited by the NamesPop team and independent contributors, then reviewed against our editorial policy before publication. We use the collective byline when a piece synthesises existing research rather than reflecting a single writer's lived experience.
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Baby Boy Names Ending in a Vowel: Soft, Modern & International
Boy names that end in vowels have a certain ease to them — they flow off the tongue, they travel across cultures, and they feel both modern and timeless at once. The data shows they're surging.
·9 min read
- ArticleTrends
Cottagecore Baby Names: Whimsical, Earthy & Wildly Popular
Violet is now #15. Hazel hit #19. Willow, Ivy, Juniper, Sage — these names aren't just pretty. They're part of a cultural shift toward the natural, the handmade, and the quietly radical.
·8 min read
- ArticleLists
Baby Names That Mean Grace & Blessing
A name meaning grace or blessing is a gift within a gift. These names — from the timeless Grace to the Hebrew Asher to the Italian Giovanni — carry centuries of gratitude in their roots.
·9 min read
- ArticleData
Baby Name Trends by Decade: From the 1950s to Today
Every generation gets the names it deserves. Here's how American parents named their babies from the 1950s all the way through the 2020s.
·12 min read
- ArticleTrends
Celebrity Baby Names: The Trends They Started (and the Ones That Flopped)
When Kylie Jenner named her daughter Stormi in 2018, the name jumped from obscurity to rank #790. Celebrity baby names are natural experiments in naming influence — here's the data.
·8 min read
- ArticleLists
Greek Baby Names: Mythology, History & Modern Picks
Greek names dominate the US top 100 — often without parents realizing it. Here's your guide to the best of them.
·8 min read
- ArticleLists
French Baby Names: Chic Picks from Paris to Provence
French names have a particular kind of magic: they sound effortlessly chic even in an American suburb. Charlotte is the #4 girls' name in the country. Margot is climbing fast. Beau, Remi, and Juliette are everywhere. Paris has never been so close to home.
·8 min read
- ArticleGuides
Baby Names You'll Never Have to Spell Out
Life is too short to spell your name on every Starbucks order. These names are crystal clear — phonetically transparent, instantly readable, impossible to misspell.
·8 min read
- ArticleData
Tragedeigh Names: The Great Spelling Debate (And What the Data Shows)
Is Jaxon a travesty or just a name? We pulled the data on America's most creatively spelled names — and the numbers might surprise you.
·11 min read
- ArticleGuides
How Many Babies Are Named [Name]? A Guide to Understanding Name Popularity
Olivia is the #1 girl name. But what does that mean in practice? How many babies named Olivia are born each year? And how is rank #1 in 2024 different from rank #1 in 1950? We break it all down.
·8 min read
- ArticleLists
Baby Names That Mean Hope & New Beginnings
Hope is one of the most powerful things a name can carry. These names — from the Roman goddess of dawn to the Latin word for new — are perfect for any child who feels like a fresh start.
·8 min read
- ArticleGuides
How to Choose the Perfect Baby Name: A Step-by-Step Guide
Choosing your baby's name is one of the most personal decisions you'll ever make. Here's how to actually do it — without losing your mind.
·10 min read
- ArticleData
The Psychology of Baby Naming: Why We Choose the Names We Do
Our SSA database of 116,550 names reveals fascinating patterns: names starting with A dominate (4,374 names), 6-letter names are the most common, and parents consistently gravitate toward specific phonetic features. Here's the science behind why.
·8 min read
- ArticleLists
Hawaiian Baby Names: Beautiful Island-Inspired Choices
Hawaiian names bring the spirit of the islands to any family. Here are the most popular picks and what they mean.
·6 min read
- ArticleLists
Japanese Baby Names: Elegant Meanings & Kanji Guide
Japanese names have a quiet elegance that's hard to match. Rooted in nature, philosophy, and art, they carry meanings that resonate far beyond their culture of origin — which is exactly why American parents keep discovering them.
·7 min read
- ArticleTrends
Baby Names From Disney, Marvel & Pop Culture: What the Data Actually Shows
When Frozen hit theaters in 2013, Elsa was a quietly old-fashioned name. Within a year, it was everywhere. Pop culture doesn't just entertain us — it names our children.
·10 min read
- ArticleData
Banned Baby Names Around the World (And What They Reveal About Culture)
Some countries have opinions about your baby's name. Strong opinions. From protecting children from lifelong embarrassment to defending sacred religious titles, name bans reveal what different cultures truly value.
·10 min read
- ArticleData
Baby Names Going Extinct: Names at Risk of Disappearing Forever
Myrtle once had over 136,000 bearers. Carole peaked at 8,407 in a single year. Today, neither appears in the SSA's ranked list at all. Some names don't just fade — they vanish.
·9 min read
- ArticleLists
Baby Names That Mean Peace, Calm & Serenity
In a chaotic world, giving your child a name rooted in peace is its own kind of wish. These names — from the Greek goddess Irene to the Sanskrit Shanti — carry that intention beautifully.
·8 min read
- ArticleGuides
Baby Names from Around the World: A Global Guide for American Parents
The SSA database contains names from over 40 distinct language origins. Here's a tour of the globe's most beautiful naming traditions and which names are breaking through into American mainstream culture.
·9 min read
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