From the most recent popularity charts to the newest trends taking the world by storm, get the latest on what's hot this year and get insider predictions on what's to come.

One of the biggest reasons parents choose the most popular names is that they have the greatest chance of being liked by all and of being easy to recognize.

On the other hand, there are parents who want their child's name to set them apart from the crowd. They intentionally avoid names that are most popular, even so far as avoiding those that have the potential of becoming the next John or Mary. Whether you prefer trendy or unique, keeping track of what's hot may give you a better idea of which names to choose, and which to avoid.