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The Rarest Baby Name in Each State
Looking for inspiration? Discover the rarest baby names in the United States according to Go Au Pair, from Arizona’s Noname to Maine’s Winner.
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Can We Have Babies in Space?
If humans ever become a multi-planet species, some would have to spend years in space. And researchers have definitely speculated whether space travel would allow for reproduction.
Why Do We Say Storks Deliver Babies?
There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.
These Revised Guidelines Redefine Birth Years for Millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta
The age ranges and birth years for Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta—along with Millennials—are getting clearer (so we can all quit fighting about it now).
The Fleeting Fame of the New Year’s Baby
New Year’s babies used to get showered with gifts and prizes, but today their fame is fleeting.
The 7 Worst Birthdays to Have, According to Moms
If moms had a choice, they wouldn’t go into labor around the holidays.
The 20 Most Popular Baby Names of 2024
Parenting website BabyCenter has reported the latest news on the most popular names for boys and girls in 2024.
Can You Put the Most Popular Baby Names of 2023 in the Correct Order?
Let’s sort these babies out.
Why Do So Many Little Kids Love Dinosaurs?
It’s common for many little kids to go through a “dinosaur phase.” Here’s why.
10 Baby Name Trends for 2025, According to Nameberry
The trends range from “fast fashion” to “baby names, literally” and beyond.
Watch How Baby Name Popularity Changes Over Time
Step aside, John and Mary—make way for Liam and Kaitlyn.
When Schools Made Kids Care for ‘Egg Babies’ to Thwart Teen Pregnancies
To curb teen pregnancies, schools in the ‘80s forced kids to care for another delicate dependent: an egg.
Why Is September the Most Popular Birthday Month in the U.S.? People Have Theories
What September lacks in major holidays, it more than makes up for in birthday parties—here’s why that could be.
‘Ooga Chaka’: How Dancing ‘Baby Cha’ (Briefly) Took Over the ’90s
The boogying baby animation from ‘Ally McBeal’ was one of the internet's first viral memes, and was alternately charming and horrifying.
8 Freakin’ Adorable Facts About Baby Foxes
The cute canids start out life needing a lot of help from their parents, but they soon find their footing.
Why Do Babies in Medieval Paintings Look So Scary?
If you’ve ever found yourself chuckling at the angry man-heads on human babies in medieval art, the joke is actually on you.
50 of the Most Legendary Viking Names
Drawing from Norse mythology, these classic Viking names are associated with strength, war, valor and lots of weaponry.
20 Surprising (and Horrifying) Facts About Pregnancy
The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.
6 Distinctive Vintage Baby Names for Each of the Past 7 Generations
Discover the most distinctive vintage baby girl and baby boy names spanning the Lost Generation to Gen Z.
20 Once-Popular Baby Names Now At Risk of Disappearing
As more Millennials have children, many of them are shying away from names that were popular in their own classrooms decades ago.
12 Famous Figures Born on February 29
From Al Rosen to Ja Rule, these are the most notable leap day babies from history.
Cravings, Rabbits, and Witches: The Creepy Retro Explanations for Birthmarks
According to some strange old theories about the origins of birthmarks, a blemish on your behind meant you had the mark of the devil.
The 100 Most Popular Baby Names From 100 Years Ago
The 1924 list of most popular baby names has a few (but not many) things in common with today's trends.
18 Nepo Babies From History
Plenty of nepo babies have earned their places in history. But it’s always good to acknowledge the doors open to people who have rich relatives—or whose dad knows the manager of a clogging troupe.