995 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 32 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/BabyNames Traffic & Engagement r/BabyNames Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/BabyNames Most Active Times When r/BabyNames Is Most Active
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r/BabyNames Flair Performance r/BabyNames Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Girl 🩷 | 487 (48.9%) | 5 |
| Boy 🩵 | 393 (39.5%) | 4 |
| Surprise 💚 | 115 (11.6%) | 5 |
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r/BabyNames Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BabyNames
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | 479 (48.1%) | 5 | 43 |
| baby | 239 (24.0%) | 5 | 44 |
| names | 228 (22.9%) | 4 | 51 |
| girl | 162 (16.3%) | 6 | 60 |
| boy | 158 (15.9%) | 5 | 39 |
| help | 136 (13.7%) | 4 | 46 |
| middle | 92 (9.3%) | 4 | 41 |
| thoughts | 59 (5.9%) | 4 | 42 |
| think | 34 (3.4%) | 5 | 62 |
| need | 32 (3.2%) | 5 | 43 |
r/BabyNames Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BabyNames
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/BabyNames Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BabyNames
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This sub needs to get a grip. The insults are out of control
Saoirse for a baby girl in USA
UPDATE: “Which of these would you actually name a boy?” - you all sent me back to the drawing board
Husband wants to name baby after his grandma
Honoring William with a girl name?
I think I FINALLY found a name
Why is everyone so concerned about nicknames?
ripped to shreds over a name
Trying to be considerate of husbands culture but need help with spelling
Names like Daphne?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This sub needs to get a grip. The insults are out of control | 204 | 169 | text | Aug 21 |
| Saoirse for a baby girl in USA | 127 | 361 | text | Aug 12 |
| UPDATE: “Which of these would you actually name a boy?” - you all sent me back to the drawing board | 85 | 87 | text | Aug 23 |
| Husband wants to name baby after his grandma | 58 | 469 | text | Aug 27 |
| Honoring William with a girl name? | 53 | 528 | text | Aug 5 |
| I think I FINALLY found a name | 49 | 27 | text | Aug 15 |
| Why is everyone so concerned about nicknames? | 49 | 54 | text | Aug 26 |
| ripped to shreds over a name | 41 | 149 | text | Aug 30 |
| Trying to be considerate of husbands culture but need help with spelling | 40 | 139 | text | Aug 4 |
| Names like Daphne? | 40 | 158 | text | Aug 23 |
r/BabyNames Audience Overlap r/BabyNames Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/BabyNames FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BabyNames
What's the best time to post on r/BabyNames?
Based on posting volume, r/BabyNames is most active on Fridays around 11 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BabyNames?
r/BabyNames averages 32 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BabyNames get?
Posts on r/BabyNames average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BabyNames get most?
On r/BabyNames, most posts are text posts (100%)