Baby Name Explorer

Trends

Long-term trends in US baby naming patterns

Total Births by Year

Annual birth registrations by sex. The baby boom (1946-1964) is clearly visible.

Unique Names Over Time

The number of distinct names used each year has exploded since the 1960s.

Gender Ratio (M/F)

Ratio of male to female births. Values above 1.0 mean more boys are born than girls.