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 ...

You may start hearing the name Karen a lot less — but not because fewer irate women are demanding to “speak to the manager.” The maligned moniker is among 10 baby names that have seen a significant ...

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has been influencing music, fashion and cultural trends for over a decade — but could she also have a hand in the names parents choose for their babies? “Taylor Swift is ...

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From Avery to Yuri, parents are increasingly choosing gender-neutral names for their children. New data from BabyCenter reveals eight names, including Blake, Jojo and Sidney are suitable for both boys ...

A new study dove into the most popular pet names of 2025, and in the cat world, one name remained on top for a second consecutive year. TrustedHousesitters, a pet-sitting platform, gathered data from ...

Stick to the classics or carve out a new name entirely? That is the question for 2025 parents to be in the era of influencer baby names. Oh, baby! How do you spell that? We’re babbling about baby ...

New York baby name trends stayed relatively consistent in 2024, according to newly released data from the Social Security Administration. Liam was the most popular baby name in New York for the 10th ...