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
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Guides·9 min
Iga, Aryna, Emerson: Roland Garros Names for Girls
The 2026 French Open spotlights fierce, global girl names. From Polish Iga to Belarusian Aryna, here are the best court-side picks.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
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
Guides·9 min
Names That Mean Comeback for Babies and Rescue Pets
Resilience, renewal, second chances — these names carry comeback energy for both new babies and newly adopted rescue pets.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
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
Opinion·11 min
Why Joybait Names Work for Babies AND Rescue Pets: The 2026 Wholesome-Name Manifesto
The joybait naming trend isn't just a TikTok aesthetic. It's a coherent argument about what names are for — and it works for babies and rescue dogs alike.
By Ivy Hung
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