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Watch How Baby Name Popularity Changes Over Time
Step aside, John and Mary—make way for Liam and Kaitlyn.
BABIES
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.
Kitten Season Is Coming—Here’s How You Can Help
Spring and summer are hectic times for animal shelters and cat rescue groups.
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.
These Revised Guidelines Redefine Birth Years and Classifications for Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha
The age ranges and birth years for Gen Z and Gen Alpha—along with Millennials—are clearer (so we can all quit fighting about it now).
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Generation Alpha—The Children of Millennials
Generation Alpha—the children of Millennials and the kid siblings of Generation Z—was born the same year the iPad was released.
Penelope, the Bronx Zoo Platypus That “Faked” a Pregnancy and Then Disappeared
The Bronx Zoo wanted a baby platypus. Penelope gave them something better: publicity.
(No) Baby On Board: This Airline Is Banning Kids From Adults-Only Seating Areas
A new European route is offering child-free seating for travelers.
The 20 Best States to Have a Baby in 2023
If you want to start a family, consider settling down in one of the best states for new parents.
The Class of 2041 Is Bound to Have Some Barbies and Kens
Are you thinking about naming your next baby ‘Barbie’? You’re not the only one.
What Is the Citizenship of a Baby Born on an International Flight?
When a baby is born on an international flight, where the plane is registered and the airspace it’s in can determine the child’s citizenship.
8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy
Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.
The 20 Most Popular Baby Names of 2022, According to the Social Security Administration
The most popular baby names of 2022 are very, very similar to those from 2021.