Parents usually seek out unique names because they want their child to stand out, Pamela Redmond, CEO of the baby name site Nameberry, tells TODAY.com. “Individualism is a strong value — particularly ...

By 1996, Noah was the 50th most popular baby name for boys, and by 2009, it was in the top 10. For the past decade, Noah has been the No. 1 or No. 2 name for boys. A few names, such as Mary and ...