Baby Names

These days, Illinois parents aren't just flipping through modern baby books or scrolling TikTok for inspiration. No, they're reaching way, way back into the 1930s for the classics.

Aurora, Illinois ranks among America’s most popular city-inspired baby names, joining Madison and Lincoln as Midwest favorites lighting up the 2024 Social Security list.

Some baby names might sound charming, but their meanings could lead to some awkward conversations down the line.

If you're into cultural names, this list might be the best suited for you.

There's a whole new set of baby names taking over thanks to generation Beta.

Naming your baby is a huge decision. There are so many names, how can you decide what to name them?!

If you feel like every baby you've met lately has a pretty common first name, there's a reason why.

Grandparentcore middle names that are on the rise this year.

Just like a lot of names in the world, simple is sometimes the better option.

Here are some unique names we've noticed gaining popularity over the last year.