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Three out of four new and expectant mothers experience mental health challenges

A ‘devastating’ discovery described in the new survey is that most mothers struggle in silence

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

These 40 baby names have fallen ‘out of favour’ with millennial parents but ‘could be a perfect choice’ for those wanting a unique baby name

There are a whole host of adorable baby names set to become extinct in 2024

GoodToKnow · Feb 20, 2024

This huge baby-naming trend for 2024 sure makes a statement – but would you go for it?

Girls' names are becoming increasingly popular choices among parents for their boy babies

GoodToKnow · Jan 12, 2024

Five baby girl and boy names you might not expect to be making a comeback

These are the new surprising girl and boy names which are becoming popular again

Liverpool Echo · Jul 8, 2023

Holly and Phillip fall out of favour among the biggest baby names of 2023 so far

We are half way through the year and experts say names like Harry and Meghan have dropped dramatically in the charts

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023

Harry and Meghan snubbed by parents in top baby names list - but other princess rises

Following the release of BabyCentre's highly-anticipated mid-year baby name charts for 2023, it transpires parents are in two minds as to whether or not to give their children royal names, as some well-known monikers have skyrocketed but others plummeted in numbers

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

Most popular baby names for 2023 so far revealed - with new top spot for girls' names

Some names have had a huge boost in popularity

Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023

Most popular baby names of 2023 so far as new girls' name takes top spot

TV shows such as Succession and Bridgerton are clearly inspiring new mums and dads

Liverpool Echo · Jul 5, 2023

Popular baby names for 2023 so far with girls' favourite losing out on top spot

BabyCentre has been helping parents make that all-important decision on what to name their newborn and a popular baby girl's name has dropped from the top spot in 2023's mid-year rankings.

Glasgow Live · Jul 4, 2023

Most popular baby names in 2023 so far as new favourite takes top spot for girls

Both the boys' and girls' baby name lists have seen more than a dozen new entries make their way into the top 100 in the first half of the year

Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2023