Top Baby Names of 2023

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top names on the U.S. Social Security baby names list, surprises on the list, and baby names we've spotted on the list! We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take name questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Maverick, Seven, Sekani, Jimmy, Marks, Liam, Olivia, Kobe, Gianna, Lincoln, Jaxon, Rhett, Clyde, Anakin, Nevaeh, Kaison, Rocky, Mazikeen, Shiloh, Koala, Leva...and more!Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com.________________Sources for this show:Social Security Baby Names List: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/ESPN Daily Podcast on the name Jalen: http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/27767948The Hate U Give: https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas/dp/0062498533/The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Touko 202139min

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the new/old trend of giving babies "Expectation Names" names that imply an expectation on the child, a quality of their character, behavior, or success. Is it fair to give your child an Expectation Name? The answer is not so simple. We also report on the current celebrity baby news, the American Name Society Names of the Year, and take your questions on names and naming.Names mentioned in this episode: Lena, Corbin, Humility, Tace, Abstinence, Chastity, Faith, Hope, Keep-the-Faith, Loyal, Royal, Justice, Maverick, Tequila, Ryker, Harley, Sincere, Legend, Messiah, and more!Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com.__________________________Our sources:Christian Science MonitorNew England Historical SocietyThe News & ObserverAmerican Name SocietyThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Huhti 202142min

Last year at this time, we did an episode about Irish Names - and our Irish listeners had quite a laugh at how we Americans pronounced Irish names! So this year we've invited popular Irish radio host and podcast producer Dusty Rhodes to help us with authentic Irish name pronunciation!We looked at the popular names from Ireland from 2019 and picked out the more traditional Irish names that would give Americans a bit of a challenge. Here's the list, with the name and current rank for babies in Ireland. Follow along with us and see if you get the pronunciation right!Check out Dusty's podcast "The Dust Pod" at www.dustpod.ie.View the full list of most popular Irish Baby Names from the CSO.________The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Maalis 202128min

Everyone has a name! Names are tied to history, culture, family, and identity. Each episode we deep dive into one name subject, report on the latest celebrity baby news, and take questions from our listeners!Subscribe to the Baby Names Podcast so you don't miss an episode.The Baby Names Podcast is hosted by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss, founders of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Maalis 20211min

Chicago natives Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss discuss a vast list of Chicago-inspired baby names for parents who want to honor the Windy City. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Dorothy, Tad, Devery, Addison, Clark, Barack, Lake, Palmer, Astor, Daley, Grant, Lincoln... and more!View the FULL list of Chicago-Inspired baby namesRead Jennifer's series of Mysteries with a Metaphysical twist set in Chicago, starting with Town Red!And here's that book, Streetwise Chicago: A History of Chicago Street Names by Don Hayner!Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com.______The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Maalis 202135min

Jennifer and Mallory discuss less-popular alternatives to the top 10 boys and girls names on the BabyNames.com charts. We also discuss highlights from our celebrity baby news, and take name questions from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Laure, Gilles, Karenina, Rosemary, Sigfried, Oleander Lachlan, Eitan, Antoine, Colm, Garrett, Cicely, Odette, Aline, Vignette, Livandra, Ayla, Azriela... and more!We mentioned this article: The 1000 most popular surnames in the U.S.Have feedback about this episode? Join our Facebook group to discuss or write us at podcast@babynames.com.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Helmi 202137min

In this minisode, BabyNames.com founder Jennifer Moss talks about the history of the website, how she and her sister Mallory started The Baby Names Podcast, and what's in store for 2021.BabyNames.com was founded in 1996 and is celebrating our 25th year online. Season 4 of The Baby Names Podcast will begin in February of 2021.Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com.Join us to gab about names in our Facebook Group and stay tuned for more BabyNames Live! shows on Facebook and YouTube._______If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression or contemplating suicide please talk to someone. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800) 273-TALK - 1(800) 273-8255Music: My Favorite Tree by Isobel O'ConnerThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Tammi 20218min

Our celebrity baby blogger, Kate Fann, joins Jennifer and Mallory in counting down the 5 best celebrity baby names and 5 worst celebrity baby names of the year. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: LISTEN and FIND OUT!For the most current celebrity baby news, visit the BabyNames.com Celebrity Blog.Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners!This is the final episode of Season 3 of the Baby Names Podcast - we will be taking a short break in January, so tune in again in February of 2021 for Season 4!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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