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

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

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.

I can only imagine how people feel when they have the most common name in Illinois.

There are many names that appear to be timeless and continue to be popular. Then, of course, there are other names that become less and less popular over time and are now in danger of going extinct here in Minnesota.