The impact of pop culture on baby names is well documented ― from the rise of “Game of Thrones” and “Yellowstone” character names to the influence of celebrities and the monikers they choose for their ...

Pop culture isn't just shaping playlists and watchlists – it's influencing birth certificates, too. From prestige TV like Severance to Hollywood feuds and the cottagecore aesthetic, BabyCenter parents ...

The cultural impact of “Friends” has manifested in hairstyles, parodies, pop-ups, and more. Another testament to the show’s influence is baby names. In honor of the “Friends” reunion premiere, we took ...

BabyCenter analyzed the top rising and falling names from data submitted by BabyCenter parents earlier this month. The parenting company found that sporting events including the Paris Olympics, ...

BabyCenter’s annual report found Noah and Olivia as the most popular baby names of the year, with newcomers Eliana and Aurora joining the girls’ top 10 and Luca reentering the boys’ list. Trends ...

“There’s an important formula required for a pop culture influence to boost a name’s popularity: The name must be already trending and/or have similarities to currently trending names,” Kihm says.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has been influencing music, fashion and cultural trends for over a decade — but could she also have a hand in the names parents choose for their babies? “Taylor Swift is ...