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Baby Name Trends for 2024

Now that we’ve calculated the Top Baby Names of 2023, we’re seeing some very distinct baby name trends for 2024. Choosing a name for your little one isn’t just about tradition anymore—it’s about weaving a story that captures the essence of both the parents and their wishes for their little one. Read More

Athlete Michael Phelps and His Wife Nicole Share Details About 4th Baby, Including Sex and Name Ideas

Earlier this week, Nicole Phelps officially confirmed that she and Olympian Michael Phelps were adding another baby to their family. In an exclusive interview with TODAY, the model shared details about the couple’s fourth baby, including revealing their sex and discussing potential name ideas. Read More

Transcript 79: Top Names of 2021

Episode #79 – Top Names of 2021
Speakers: Jennifer Moss, Mallory Moss

J: I’m Jennifer Moss.

M: And I’m Mallory Moss

J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.

M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)

J: Yes, by chance, not by choice. Read More

Transcript 80: Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2021

Transcript Episode 80: Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2021

With Kate Fann!

J: I’m Jennifer Moss.

M: And I’m Mallory Moss.

J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.

M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)

J: We are! Read More

Transcript 83: Names and Women’s Rights

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#83 Names and Women’s Rights

J: I’m Jennifer Moss.

M: And I’m Mallory Moss.

J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.

M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)

J: Yes, we are! And our first segment is always INTERESTING Names we’ve found since the last episode

J: Well there’s certainly a CELEBRITY baby name that is interesting, but I’ll save that for our celebrity news segment. Read More

100 Top Names of 2022 (so far)

Want to know the top baby names for 2022 that are trending to date? Here is a list of the top boy, girl, and gender-neutral baby names of 2022 that are trending for the first four months of the year with commentary by BabyNames.com co-founder, Mallory Moss:

So far, the top most popular names of 2022 have yielded some shocking surprises…and some not so surprising, since we predicted them. Read More

Transcript 82: 2022 Baby Name Trends We Hate

Episode #82 Baby Name Trends We Hate
February 15, 2022

Click here to listen to this episode.

J: Hi, I’m Jennifer Moss
M: And I’m Mallory Moss
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com
M: And we’re sisters too! Read More

Transcript 70: Virtue and Expectation Names

The Baby Names Podcast – Episode #70
Virtue & Expectation Names

DJ Ric: You’re listening to the International hit show, The Baby Names Podcast. And here are your hosts: The Moss Sisters!

J: I’m Jennifer Moss

M: And I’m Mallory Moss

J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com

M: And we’re sisters, too! Read More

Chicago-Inspired Baby Names

Chicago: the windy city, my kind of town, that toddlin’ town. This major metropolitan city in the heart of the U.S. has a rich history of people, culture, food, and community. We’ve asked two Chicago born-and-bred writers to put together this list of Chicago-inspired baby names for your little one. Read More

Unique Names in Ireland in the 1900s

When I was a young child growing up in Ireland, my two elderly neighbors who were sisters were named Pans and Violet. My sisters and I were always intrigued by their names. I remember asking my mother what sort of name was Pans and she told me it was short for Pansy. Read More

Transcript 43: Names from Disney

This is the transcript to The Baby Names Podcast episode 43 Names from Disney

Announcer 0:09
You’re listening to the international hit show The Baby Names Podcast. And here are your hosts, the Moss sisters.

Jennifer Moss 0:17
I’m Jennifer Moss

Mallory Moss 0:18
And I’m Mallory Moss

Jennifer Moss 0:20
And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com

Mallory Moss 0:22
And we’re sisters too. Read More

Transcript 44: Top Baby Names of 2019

This is the transcript to The Baby Names Podcast episode #44 Top Baby Names of 2019.

Announcer 0:09
You’re listening to the international hit show: The Baby Names Podcast! And here are your hosts, the Moss sisters…

Jennifer Moss 0:17
I’m Jennifer Moss

Mallory Moss 0:18
and I’m Mallory Moss. Read More

Transcript 27: Names from Women’s History

This is the transcript to The Baby Names Podcast episode #27 Names from Women’s History.

ANNOUNCER: You’re listening to the international hit show, The Baby Names podcast. And here are your hosts, the Moss sisters.

JENNIFER: I’m Jennifer Moss

MALLORY: and I’m Mallory Moss Katz. Read More

Transcript 48: Irish Names

This is the transcript to The Baby Names Podcast episode 48 Irish Names

Announcer: Welcome to season three of the Baby Names podcast! Naming the world one baby at a time, here are your hosts, the Moss sisters. Read More

Star Trek Inspired Baby Names

It’s not unusual to look up into the sky for inspiration when it comes to searching for the perfect name. After all, many parents feel babies are heaven-sent. From Sunny, Moon and Star to Angel, Celestial and Zenith, what’s above us can easily influence what we call our progeny. Read More