2.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 68 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (89%).
r/Names Traffic & Engagement r/Names Traffic & Engagement
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r/Names Most Active Times When r/Names Is Most Active
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r/Names Flair Performance r/Names Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/Names Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Names
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | 968 (47.4%) | 18 | 49 |
| names | 567 (27.7%) | 18 | 47 |
| girl | 253 (12.4%) | 12 | 67 |
| boy | 222 (10.9%) | 5 | 40 |
| baby | 195 (9.5%) | 28 | 51 |
| help | 172 (8.4%) | 4 | 37 |
| middle | 124 (6.1%) | 9 | 30 |
| thoughts | 83 (4.1%) | 7 | 43 |
| need | 77 (3.8%) | 5 | 38 |
| think | 53 (2.6%) | 87 | 114 |
r/Names Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Names
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| namesakegame.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Names Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Names
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Think I may have condemned my unborn niece
A kid told me Jessica sounds like a grandma name, and I suddenly realized every generation eventually watches the coolest names from their childhood quietly become “old people names”
What do you think of what my Mom wants my kids to call her?
Y’all are wildin’ with some of these names for babies
Please use my December girl baby name. I beg you.
I was 30 when I learned Peggy is a nickname for Margaret and I still don't accept it emotionally
Why does everyone act like a perfectly usable three-syllable name needs an approved nickname before the child can even recognize, pronounce, or decide whether they actually like their own full name yet?
This is for anyone who is worried about your baby having a similar name to your friend's baby . . .
Baby told me her name
Crush ruined after learning his kid's name
r/Names Audience Overlap r/Names Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Names FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Names
What's the best time to post on r/Names?
Based on posting volume, r/Names is most active on Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Names?
r/Names averages 68 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Names get?
Posts on r/Names average about 14 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Names get most?
On r/Names, most posts are text posts (89%)