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Spider-Noir Drops: Vintage 1930s Names Make a Return
The Spider-Noir series brings Depression-era New York to life — and with it, a wave of moody, beautiful 1930s names worth putting on a birth certificate.
By Ivy Hung
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Analysis·9 min
American Music Awards 2026: Names From the Red Carpet
The AMAs red carpet is a masterclass in name trends. From chart-toppers to newcomers, here are the baby and pet names worth borrowing this year.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·9 min
Taylor Townsend at Roland Garros: The Unisex Name Boom
Taylor was once 90% female. Then 90% male. Now it's genuinely split. Here's what 40 years of SSA data reveals about America's unisex name journey.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·9 min
Sinner Chases a Career Slam: Italian Boy Names Surging
Jannik Sinner's Roland Garros run is putting Italian boy names in the spotlight. Here are the melodic picks climbing US charts.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·9 min
Canadiens vs Hurricanes: French-Canadian Names Heat Up
Montreal's deep NHL run is reigniting interest in Quebec's rich naming heritage. Here's what the data says about French-Canadian names.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·9 min
The Chi Says Goodbye: Chicago Names From the Final Season
As The Chi wraps its final season, we look at the soulful, grounded Chicago names that defined the show and the South Side.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·9 min
Mandalorian & Grogu Hits Theaters: Star Wars Baby Names
The galaxy's most beloved duo is on the big screen. Here are the Star Wars names that actually work on a real birth certificate.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·9 min
Thunder vs Spurs: Two Cities, Two Naming Cultures
OKC and San Antonio are battling in the West Finals. Their naming cultures couldn't be more different — and both are fascinating.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·9 min
Jalen Brunson's Knicks Run: Is Jalen the Name of 2026?
Jalen Brunson is carrying New York. Is his name carrying with him? We dig into SSA data to see if deep playoff runs move baby names.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·9 min
Knicks Reach First Finals Since 1999: The Name Time Capsule
The Knicks are back. So are the baby names from 1999. Explore which late-90s names are cycling back into style.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·11 min
Royal Names in Real Life: What Princess Charlotte's Generation Did to Baby and Pet Naming
Princess Charlotte turned 11 this May. A decade of data shows exactly how royal names trickle down — and why they now reach pets as fast as babies.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·11 min
The Top 10 Sports Names of May 2026 (And Whether They Belong to a Baby or a Dog)
From Jannik to Napoleon Solo, May 2026 delivered a remarkable run of sports names. Here's what the data says about which ones work for babies vs. dogs.
By Jack Lin