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Popular Boomer Names That Are No Longer in Vogue

December 18, 2024

Names tend to follow cycles of popularity, shifting over years, decades, or even generations. Currently,

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Classic Boomer Names That Are Now Rare

December 11, 2024

As the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946-1964) grows older, many of their once-popular names

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Girl Names That Mean Snow

November 21, 2024

We compiled a list of baby girl names that mean snow or are related to

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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

Most Popular Baby Names By Decade

Popular Boomer Names That Are No Longer in Vogue

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Names tend to follow cycles of popularity, shifting over years, decades, or even generations. Currently, names like Noah, Liam, and […]

Classic Boomer Names That Are Now Rare

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As the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946-1964) grows older, many of their once-popular names are becoming increasingly rare. In […]

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Girl Names That Mean Snow

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We compiled a list of baby girl names that mean snow or are related to the word snow. The list […]

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Baby Names That Mean Green

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We compiled a list of baby names that mean green, to give you some inspiration for your baby's name. (Check […]

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Boy Names That Mean Moon

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If you want your baby boy's name to reflect images of brilliance and brightness, consider giving him a name that […]

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Baby Names That Mean Wolf

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Wolves are very focused animals that exude intensity and strength. If you think your newborn baby will also one day […]

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Boy Names That Mean Star

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We compiled a list of boy names that will bring about images of light and love — they all mean […]

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Girl Names That Mean Love

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If you think of a little girl, you usually think of a soft and loving, sweet and kind child. If […]

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Baby Names That Mean Moon

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Are you looking for a name for your newborn baby that is somewhat dreamy — a mysterious yet approachable name? […]

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Girl Names That Mean Light

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Are you expecting a little baby girl and are planning what name to give her? Everyone hopes their child will […]

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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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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 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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Boy Names That Mean Earth

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If you want to show your appreciation for Mother Earth and love nature and living outdoors, consider giving your baby […]

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Baby Names That Mean Earth

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If you have a passion for the Earth and want to help preserve its beauty for future generations, you might […]

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Most Popular Baby Names From the 1950s

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The 1950s brought an era of significant economic expansion. With the end of World War II in 1945, many people […]

Top 100 Baby Names for the 1980s

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names From the 1980s

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Michael has been a popular boys' name for over a century, but its appeal surged when parents looked to honor […]

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Baby Names That Mean Warrior

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Do you envision your child to have strength, courage, and discipline? Give them a name that means warrior, as these […]

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Baby Names That Mean Star

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If you want to lay the foundation for a bright and brilliant child, consider giving them a name that means […]

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Boy Names That Mean Sun

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There are so many options for a boy name — have you considered one that means sun? This will set […]

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Girl Names That Mean Beautiful

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It is quite natural to consider your baby the most beautiful in the world. Why not then choose a name […]

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Baby Names That Mean Blue

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There are so many different shades of blue — from indigo to cerulean to sapphire blue and beyond. Each shade […]

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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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