📊 Baby Name Popularity Tracker

Track real-time baby name popularity with comprehensive data analytics, historical trends, and future predictions. Get detailed insights into how names rank across different regions, demographics, and time periods.

✨ Advanced Analytics Features

Real-Time Popularity Data

  • Live Rankings: Updated weekly with latest birth certificate data
  • Trending Indicators: Names rising or falling in popularity
  • Velocity Tracking: Speed of popularity changes
  • Regional Variations: How popularity differs by location

Historical Trend Analysis

  • 100+ Years of Data: Complete naming history since 1920
  • Decade Comparisons: See how names performed across eras
  • Generational Patterns: Baby Boomer vs. Gen X vs. Millennial preferences
  • Cultural Event Impact: How world events influenced naming choices

📈 Current Top Performers 2025

Boys Rankings 👦

  1. Liam ⬆️ (+2) - Irish origin, steady climber
  2. Noah ⬇️ (-1) - Hebrew classic, slight decline
  3. Oliver ⬆️ (+1) - British favorite, international appeal
  4. Ethan ⬇️ (-2) - Hebrew strong, cooling trend
  5. Lucas ⬆️ (+3) - Latin light, rising fast
  6. Alexander ⬆️ (+2) - Greek defender, timeless appeal
  7. Henry ⬆️ (+4) - Germanic ruler, vintage revival
  8. Sebastian ⬆️ (+5) - Latin venerable, gaining momentum
  9. Benjamin ⬇️ (-2) - Hebrew beloved, slight drop
  10. Mason ⬇️ (-1) - English occupational, stabilizing

Girls Rankings 👧

  1. Emma ⬇️ (-) - Germanic whole, long-time leader
  2. Olivia ⬆️ (+1) - Latin olive, challenging for #1
  3. Ava ⬇️ (-1) - Latin bird, still strong
  4. Charlotte ⬆️ (+2) - French free, royal influence
  5. Sophia ⬇️ (-1) - Greek wisdom, classic choice
  6. Luna ⬆️ (+5) - Latin moon, rising star
  7. Amelia ⬆️ (+1) - Germanic work, vintage charm
  8. Isabella ⬇️ (-2) - Hebrew pledged, declining slowly
  9. Mia ⬆️ (+3) - Scandinavian mine, short and sweet
  10. Grace ⬆️ (+4) - Latin favor, virtue appeal

🌟 Rising Stars (+20% or more)

Boys on the Rise

  • Atlas (+156%) - Greek mythological strength
  • River (+89%) - English nature appeal
  • Phoenix (+76%) - Greek mythological rebirth
  • Sage (+67%) - Latin wisdom, unisex trend
  • Knox (+54%) - Scottish hill, celebrity influence
  • Kai (+45%) - Hawaiian ocean, international appeal

Girls Climbing Fast

  • Luna (+124%) - Latin moon, celestial beauty
  • Aurora (+98%) - Latin dawn, Disney influence
  • Nova (+87%) - Latin new, astronomical appeal
  • Sage (+76%) - Latin wise, nature connection
  • Aria (+65%) - Italian air, musical reference
  • Zara (+58%) - Arabic blooming, royal connection

🗺️ Regional Variations

West Coast Preferences 🌊

  • Nature Names: River, Ocean, Sage, Luna leading
  • International Appeal: Kai, Zara, Leo popular
  • Tech Influence: Nova, Atlas, Phoenix trending

Southern Traditions 🏡

  • Traditional Choices: Charlotte, William, Benjamin strong
  • Biblical Names: Noah, Grace, Samuel preferred
  • Family Names: Junior, III generations common

Northeast Sophistication 🏙️

  • Classic Elegance: Alexander, Victoria, Theodore
  • Literary Influence: Atticus, Harper trending
  • International: European names popular

🔮 Future Predictions (2025-2030)

Names Expected to Rise

Boys:

  • Atlas - Will enter top 50 by 2027
  • River - Breaking into top 30 by 2026
  • Kai - International appeal driving growth
  • Phoenix - Mythological comeback continuing

Girls:

  • Luna - Reaching top 3 by 2026
  • Aurora - Disney influence sustaining growth
  • Nova - Space age appeal expanding
  • Sage - Nature wisdom trend continuing

📊 Data Sources & Features

Authoritative Sources

  • Government Records: Official birth certificate data
  • Healthcare Systems: Hospital birth records
  • International Partners: Data from 25+ countries
  • Social Security Administration: Primary US source

Tracking Tools

  • Weekly Updates: Fresh data every Monday
  • Trend Alerts: Notifications for significant changes
  • Custom Watchlists: Track your favorite names
  • Comparison Charts: Side-by-side popularity analysis

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Quick Check (30 seconds)

  1. Enter any name
  2. See current ranking
  3. View trend direction
  4. Get basic insights

Deep Analysis (5 minutes)

  1. Historical chart analysis
  2. Regional comparison
  3. Demographic breakdown
  4. Future predictions

Expert Research (15 minutes)

  1. Comprehensive trend report
  2. Cultural influence analysis
  3. Cross-reference multiple names
  4. Download detailed analytics

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