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Girl Names That Mean Blue

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Once Popular Boomer Names That Are Rarely Heard Today

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Baby Names That Mean Love

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If you are going to have a baby, coming up with a good name is a priority. After all, this is what will identify your child for its entire life.

People have different reasons for giving their babies certain names. They may want to name them after certain relatives. They may have goals in mind for their children including what they will do in life and want to find names that align with these goals.

Well, no matter what criteria you use to choose a name for your child, Moms Who Think has resources that can help you out.

Our articles list baby names that are categorized for the letters they begin with and the gender of your baby. We also offer unique baby names that can be suitable if you are raising a future model, lawyer…or even a future drama queen! Make sure to view our full list of unique baby names.

Giving your baby a great name is one of the best things you can do for your child. Let Moms Who Think help you come up with the best name possible so you can set them up for success and happiness!

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Popular Twin Baby Boy Names

May 6, 2013

Popular Names for Twin Baby Boys Rank Names 1  Daniel, David 2 Jacob, Joshua 3

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Popular Twin Baby Girl Names

May 6, 2013

Popular Names for Twin Baby Girls Rank Names 1 Olivia, Sophia 2 Gabriella, Isabella 3

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What are Some Great Middle Names for a Baby?

April 16, 2007

In the United States, it is common for someone to have a name with three

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Popular Baby Boy Names by State 2011

May 6, 2013

Most Popular Baby Boy Names by State for 2011 Most Popular Baby Boy Names by

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Popular Baby Girl Names by State 2011

May 6, 2013

Most Popular Baby Girl Names by State for 2011 Most Popular Baby Girl Names by

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British Baby Girls Names

February 18, 2015

British Baby Girl Names This list includes the most popular baby girls names from Britain,

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Irish Baby Girls Names

February 18, 2015

Irish Baby Girl Names This list includes the most popular baby girl names from Ireland,

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Scottish Baby Girls Names

February 18, 2015

  Scottish Baby Girl Names From the gentle rolling Scottish hills steeped in tradition, come

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British Baby Boys Names

February 18, 2015

British Baby Boy Names This list includes the most popular baby boy name from across

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Irish Baby Boys Names

February 18, 2015

Irish Baby Boy Names This list includes the most popular baby boys names from the

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Scottish Baby Boys Names

February 18, 2015

  Scottish Baby Boy Names For a name with character, these are the most popular

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New Zealand’s Top 100 Baby Boy and Girl Names

April 28, 2016

New Zealand's Top 100 Baby Boy and Girl Names   If you're from anywhere but

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Top 100 Baby Names in England and Wales

August 1, 2016

Top 100 Baby Names in England and Wales For a unique name for your baby,

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Scotland’s Top 100 Baby Boy and Girl Names

August 2, 2016

Scotland's Top 100 Baby Boy and Girl Names For a unique name for your baby,

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Most Popular Baby Names Throughout History

Below, the most popular baby names are listed for the years 2000 through the present. Find out which girl names and boy names were most popular each year in easy to use lists of the top 100 boy names and top 100 girl names for each year.

We also have lists of the Top 100 Baby Names by Decade, which include each decade from the 1880s through the 2010s, for both boy and girl names.

If you are looking for a popular baby name, this is the place to find one. It’s also the place to find out if a name is too popular for your taste if you’re looking more towards unusual or unique baby names. The lists include the most current social security administration data relased.

The full list is below, but here are some examples:

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Top 100 Baby Names for the 1880s

June 22, 2007

The name you give your child is a special gift. It reflects what you value

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Top 100 Baby Names for the 1890s

June 22, 2007

The 1890s were a time of significant social and political changes. Women’s rights, exposing corruption,

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Top 100 Baby Names for the 1900s

June 22, 2007

This decade ushered in a dramatic new century. New modes of transportation appeared and set

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Top 100 Baby Names for the 1910s

June 22, 2007

From the minute that you find out that you're having a baby, the child's future

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Top 100 Baby Names for the 1920s

June 22, 2007

The "Roaring '20s" was a defining decade in American history. New styles of dress and

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Top 100 Baby Names for the 1930s

June 22, 2007

When most people think of the 1930s, their first thoughts go towards the Great Depression.

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Top 100 Baby Names

We have the Top 100 Baby Names for Boys and Girls in the United States for the last 127 years, and counting!

Use our lists to find out the top 100 most recent names parents have chosen for their baby boys and girls. If you prefer less common names, you can browse decades of the top 100 baby names and get ideas for names for your baby boy or baby girl that may no longer be in the mainstream but are beautifully perfect for your baby.

If you want a trendy name for your baby then our lists are for you. If you’ve seen the latest fads, but you want a name that has history, then these lists are for you. They contain the top 100 baby names in each decade from 1880 to the present. If you need the top 100 names by year, we have each year from 2000 to 2017 in individual lists in our Top 100 Most Popular Baby Names by Year.

Each list of top 100 names is divided by gender to make your search even easier, and compiled by decade. You can also check out the top 5 boy or girl names from 1913 to the present all in one list. You’ll find everything you need to help you along on your baby name search. For even more choices, check out our A to Z lists of baby boy names and baby girl names for thousands of name choices from all over the world.

And for the curious among us (all of us!), the top 5 boys names overall in the last 100 years are:

  1. James
  2. John
  3. Robert
  4. Michael
  5. William

And the top 5 girls names overall in the last 100 years are:

      1. Mary
      2. Patricia
      3. Jennifer
      4. Linda
      5. Elizabeth

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Girl Names That Mean Blue

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I am sure you'll want to give your little baby girl a special name that suits your hopes for her […]

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Once Popular Boomer Names That Are Rarely Heard Today

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Names are typically popular in cycles, whether it's yearly, in decades, or even by generations. Today's popular baby names run […]

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Baby Names That Mean Love

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If you live by the Beatles song “All You Need is Love”, then you would do well to choose a […]

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Girl Names That Mean Red

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Girl Names That Mean Dark

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Boy Names That Mean Red

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We have an extensive and intriguing list of names for boys that mean red. Have a look at the options […]

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Girl Names That Mean Wolf

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Boy Names That Mean Water

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Baby Names That Mean Red

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The color red lets one think of boldness, strength, heat, and perhaps fire. If you want these qualities for your […]

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Girl Names That Mean Strong

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If you want your baby girl to grow up to be strong, have confidence, and be resilient, set the stage […]

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Girl Names That Mean Sun

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Girl Names That Mean Water

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From roaring ocean waves to bubbling creeks, water fascinates most people. If you are looking for a beautiful name for […]

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Girl Names That Mean Star

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A name that means star conjures images of brightness and light. This is a very good choice for the name […]

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Boy Names That Mean Dark

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If you like intrigue and mystery, you should consider giving your little boy a name that will strike that chord. […]

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Girl Names That Mean Moon

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Do you want a name that commands attention and is bright and delicate to boot, then consider a girl name […]

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Boy Names That Mean Love

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Do you want to instill in your baby boy a sense of love, compassion, and affinity for all living things? […]

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Girl Names That Mean Warrior

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Do you want your baby girl to be a strong and courageous warrior in life? Consider giving her a name […]

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Girl Names That Mean Fire

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Everybody wants something catchy and meaningful when selecting a baby name for their daughter. If you think your daughter is […]

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Boy Names That Mean Strong

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It is natural to start thinking about a name for your baby boy even before they are born. Have you […]

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Girl Names That Mean Earth

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Are you a nature lover who spends a lot of time outdoors? Then maybe it will be good to give […]

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Baby Names That Mean Fire

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Everybody wants to select the perfect name for their baby. Parents often look for baby names that are impactful, memorable, […]

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Baby Names That Mean Water

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There are all sorts of things to take into consideration when selecting a name for your baby. After all, it's […]

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Baby Names That Mean Sun

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When you think of a baby with a name that means sun, you probably think of a cheery, vibrant, and […]

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Boy Names That Mean Light

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Do you envision your boy to grow up to be a beacon of light in the world? Name your son […]

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