# RareName

> RareName checks whether a business name is actually available across four dimensions at once — domain registration, USPTO federal trademark, general web presence, and US state Secretary of State entity registries — so founders can pick a name they can legally use before they build a brand around it. Free to start; results in about 60 seconds.

## What it does
- Generates brand-aligned name candidates from a plain-English description of your idea (or checks a name you already have).
- Checks domain availability across your chosen extensions (.com, .ai, .io, and more) against live registries.
- Runs a live federal trademark search to filter out names already protected in your business category.
- Deep-links you to the correct Secretary of State business registry for any US state to confirm no existing entity holds the name (free).

## Who it's for
Founders, startups, and small-business owners choosing a company or product name who want to avoid a costly rebrand from a trademark conflict or an unavailable domain.

## Key pages
- Homepage: https://www.rarename.me
- Name search / generator: https://www.rarename.me/search
- Founder's checklist (what to do after your name clears): https://www.rarename.me/checklist
- Blog: https://www.rarename.me/blog
- About: https://www.rarename.me/about
- Contact: https://www.rarename.me/contact

## Common questions RareName answers
- How do I check if a business name is available?
- Is my startup name already taken or trademarked?
- How do I check business name availability across all 50 states?
- What's the difference between an LLC name and a trademark?
- How can I find an available .com / .ai domain for my business name?

## Notes
- RareName is a web application; the core checker is free to use without an account.
- Some outbound links in the founder's checklist are affiliate links, at no extra cost to the user.
- Updated: 2026-06-14