Though names can be intensely personal, parents’ choices have become subject to public dissection. Earlier this month, the name Muhammad made headlines when the U.K.’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that in 2023,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health announced the preliminary list of the state’s most popular baby names in 2024. RIDOH listed the following top 10 most popular names for baby girls: Charlotte Mia Amelia Emma Olivia Sophia Ava Violet Maeve Isla RIDOH listed the following top 10

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced the most popular names in the state for babies in 2024. According to MSDH’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics, the most popular names were William and Olivia.

The Arizona Department of Health Services has revealed the most popular baby names of 2024. More parents of newborn girls chose Olivia this year than any other. It also was the No. 1 name in 2023. Rounding out the Top 5 are Emma, Isabella, Sophia and Amelia. But the record shows there's a certain volatility to what Arizonans name their girls.

Some names never seem to go out of fashion. The annual list of the most popular baby names in England and Wales was released by the Office for National Statistics in December, showing the top 100 girls and boys' names.

HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and Bellin Memorial Hospital, both in Green Bay, released their top baby names of 2024.

New data has revealed the most popular Isle of Wight baby names. The data, released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) in December, has compiled the most popular baby boys and girls' names both nationally,