Citrus Names
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Citrus Names lets you browse 116,550 baby names across 145 years of data. Compare rising names, lasting classics, and current favorites so your shortlist starts bright instead of blank.
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Lainey Jumps 120 Spots: Why This Name Is Surging
Lainey has shot from #174 to #54 in one year, making it one of the fastest-rising names in the country. We'll explore what's driving this sudden jump, looking at similar -ey ending names and whether this trend has staying power.
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Stories behind the names
Alexander the Great
Explore how Alexander the Great shaped the enduring popularity of one of history's most used names. From ancient Macedonia to modern nurseries.
Hermione Granger
How J.K. Rowling's beloved character transformed an obscure Greek name into a modern favorite. Explore the Hermione name trend.
Marie Curie
How Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, influenced the popularity of one of the most beloved names in Western culture.
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Updated through 2024 · 116,550 names tracked