A guide to the popularity of the name Maeve in 2026, including the trends behind it and practical advice on how to choose a name that is not too popular.
Explore why old-fashioned baby names are making a comeback, with vintage girls’ and boys’ names, UK and US popularity trends, and official ONS and SSA baby name…
A guide to 40 whimsical baby names that feel perfect for 2026, including the trends behind them and practical advice on how to choose one before it goes mainstr…
A guide to 50 rare baby names that are rising fast, including the trends behind them and practical advice on how to choose one before it goes mainstream.
A data-led forecast of the most popular baby names of 2026, using UK ONS 2024 and US SSA 2025 official records, predicted top names, rising trends and practical…
A guide to choosing a baby name that you will still love in 10 years, including the trends behind it and practical advice on how to choose a name that is not to…
A guide to choosing between popular and rare baby names, including the pros and cons of each and practical advice on how to choose a name that feels right for y…
A research-led look at the 10 baby names generating the biggest buzz in 2026, based on current trend reporting, pop culture influence, and live naming discussio…
A guide to avoiding baby name regret, including the most common reasons for regret and practical advice on how to choose a name that feels right for you.
Why Muhammad remains one of the world’s most widely used boys’ names, with 2025 UK and US data, spelling variants, demographics and careful international compar…
A guide to choosing baby names with nicknames, including the most common nicknames, the popularity of the names, and the different spellings of the names.
A guide to Japanese boy names, including the meanings of the names, the popularity of the names, and the different spellings of the names.
A guide to Japanese girl names, including the meanings of the names, the popularity of the names, and the different spellings of the names.
A guide to checking how popular your name is, including the different ways to check, the data sources, and the different factors that affect name popularity.
A guide to avoiding baby names that are easy to shorten, including the most common reasons for avoiding such names, the popularity of the names, and the differe…
A guide to gender neutral baby names, including the most popular unisex names for boys and girls, the UK and US usage differences, the meanings of the names, an…
A guide to avoiding awkward initials when choosing a baby name, including the most common reasons for avoiding such initials, the popularity of the names, and t…
A guide to choosing a baby name that flows well with your surname, including the most common reasons for choosing such names, the popularity of the names, and t…
A guide to telling if a baby name will be constantly misspelled, including the most common reasons for misspelled names, the popularity of the names, and the di…
A guide to worrying about pronunciation when choosing a baby name, including the most common reasons for worrying, the popularity of the names, and the differen…