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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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Stand out from all the Noras and the Liams out there by choosing a medieval name like Hainfroy or Queniva.
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Thanks to sky-high egg prices, what began as a meme has been willed into reality.
The 20 Most Popular Royal-Inspired Baby Names
These are the most popular aristocratic baby names in 2025, from Amelia to George
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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.
20 Baby Names at Risk of Going Extinct
Nickname-names like Ellie and Liam are in. Millennial and royal names are out. (Sorry Erin and William.)
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.
The 30 Most Popular Botanic Baby Names
If you’re hoping to pass on your love of nature to the next generation, you may be inclined to choose a name rooted in the natural world. Oliver, Olivia, Violet, and Rowan are all top contenders.
The 15 Best (and Worst) U.S. Cities For Families in 2024
Before you start browsing Zillow, you might want to take a look at the most family-friendly cities.
Neanderthals Cared for a Child with Down Syndrome
A fossilized ear bone supports the idea that Neanderthals helped raise the child collectively and altruistically.
The 20 Most Popular Music-Inspired Baby Names
Some of the monikers reflect musical terms and characteristics, while others are a nod to famous musicians and songs.
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.
10 of the Most Unique Playgrounds in the U.S.
From St. Louis’s City Museum to the Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee, discover the most unique playgrounds for kids across the United States.
When American Girl’s ‘The Care & Keeping of You’ Taught a Generation How to Grow Up
‘The Care & Keeping of You’ paved the way for countless puberty books to come.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hello, Melvin: The 100 Most Popular Baby Names of 1923
Both Thelma and Louise made the list.
Bye, Bye, Bradley: These 40 Once-Popular Baby Names Are Facing Extinction
It’s no longer a good time to name your kid Hugo.
The 50 Most Beautiful Baby Names, According to Science
Naturally, naming babies is still a deeply personal exercise, and you may disagree with linguistics on certain matters.
Why Is It Called a Cesarean Section?
It may have something to do with Julius Caesar, but the story isn’t that straightforward.
Think Your Kid Is Cute Enough to Be the Next Gerber Baby? Applications Are Now Open
The next Gerber Baby must be at least 1 day old and possess “a playful smile that can light up any room.”