Are American Names Getting Longer? 140 Years of Name Length
American first names peaked at 6.20 letters in 1989 and fell to 5.79 by 2025. See 100 name length statistics and a ranking by state.
The Most Popular Baby Name Letters by State 2026: 100 Baby Name Statistics
A is the top first letter for babies in 45 states, but E now leads six. Explore 100 statistics on baby name letters by state.