A name to grow into

A little name.
A whole new story.

Explore current name inspiration, the latest official U.S. favorites, and names that leave room for every personality.

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2026 trend watch

Names attracting attention

Selected names from Nameberry’s September 2026 trending list. This is a snapshot of interest among its visitors, not a ranking of names given to babies.

AuroraHazelAsherGiannaValentinaRomanWillowNovaEloiseThiagoIrisBrooks

Checked October 4, 2026 · Read the current Nameberry list. This page does not update automatically.

The latest complete official U.S. rankings available here are for 2025 births, released in May 2026. Final 2026 birth rankings are not yet available. Source: Social Security Administration.

Official U.S. top 10 · 2025

Top boy names

Liam
Noah
Oliver
Theodore
Henry
James
Elijah
Mateo
William
Lucas

Official U.S. top 10 · 2025

Top girl names

Olivia
Charlotte
Emma
Amelia
Sophia
Mia
Isabella
Evelyn
Sofia
Eliana

“Boy” and “girl” follow the SSA’s data categories. Families can choose any name they love.

Room to be themselves

Unisex name ideas

A curated starting list, not a ranked popularity chart.

RowanQuinnAveryRileyJordanSageRiverParkerMorganTaylorAlexRobin

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