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The 2025 list

America’s 200 most popular baby names

Start with the official popularity picture, then go deeper into meaning, origin, sibling combinations, middle-name rhythm, and style.

Source note

Rankings reflect U.S. Social Security card applications for births in 2025. SSA tracks spellings separately. Meanings and origins are editorial reference material and may vary among languages, families, and scholars.

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Top 100 boy names

2025 U.S. rank
  1. 1LiamResolute protectorExplore →
  2. 2NoahRest; comfortExplore →
  3. 3OliverOlive tree; origin is debatedExplore →
  4. 4TheodoreGift of GodExplore →
  5. 5HenryHome rulerExplore →
  6. 6JamesSupplanterExplore →
  7. 7ElijahMy God is YahwehExplore →
  8. 8MateoGift of GodExplore →
  9. 9WilliamResolute protectorExplore →
  10. 10LucasFrom Lucania; often associated with lightExplore →
  11. 11BenjaminSon of the right handExplore →
  12. 12LeviJoined; attachedExplore →
  13. 13EliasMy God is YahwehExplore →
  14. 14LucaFrom Lucania; often associated with lightExplore →
  15. 15JackGod is graciousExplore →
  16. 16SebastianFrom Sebastia; venerableExplore →
  17. 17HudsonSon of Hud or HughExplore →
  18. 18SamuelGod has heardExplore →
  19. 19LeoLionExplore →
  20. 20EzraHelpExplore →
  21. 21MichaelWho is like God?Explore →
  22. 22DanielGod is my judgeExplore →
  23. 23JohnGod is graciousExplore →
  24. 24EthanStrong; enduringExplore →
  25. 25JulianYouthful; of the Julian familyExplore →
  26. 26SantiagoSaint JamesExplore →
  27. 27CooperBarrel makerExplore →
  28. 28AsherHappy; blessedExplore →
  29. 29JosephGod will addExplore →
  30. 30AlexanderDefender of the peopleExplore →
  31. 31OwenWell-born; youthfulExplore →
  32. 32MatthewGift of GodExplore →
  33. 33LukeFrom LucaniaExplore →
  34. 34ThomasTwinExplore →
  35. 35DavidBelovedExplore →
  36. 36JacksonSon of JackExplore →
  37. 37GabrielGod is my strengthExplore →
  38. 38WyattBrave in warExplore →
  39. 39MasonStoneworkerExplore →
  40. 40BennettBlessedExplore →
  41. 41DylanGreat tide; son of the seaExplore →
  42. 42RomanCitizen of RomeExplore →
  43. 43JacobSupplanter; holder of the heelExplore →
  44. 44MilesGracious or soldier; origin is debatedExplore →
  45. 45CarterCart transporterExplore →
  46. 46AnthonyMeaning uncertain; associated with the Antonius familyExplore →
  47. 47IsaacHe will laughExplore →
  48. 48CharlesFree manExplore →
  49. 49MaverickIndependent-minded personExplore →
  50. 50ThiagoForm of James; supplanterExplore →
  51. 51GraysonSon of the stewardExplore →
  52. 52WesleyWestern meadowExplore →
  53. 53LoganLittle hollowExplore →
  54. 54JosiahGod supports; God healsExplore →
  55. 55WestonWestern townExplore →
  56. 56WaylonLand beside the road; roots are debatedExplore →
  57. 57IsaiahGod is salvationExplore →
  58. 58CalebFaithful; wholeheartedExplore →
  59. 59RowanLittle red one; also the rowan treeExplore →
  60. 60BeauHandsomeExplore →
  61. 61EzekielGod strengthensExplore →
  62. 62AidenLittle fireExplore →
  63. 63NathanHe gaveExplore →
  64. 64BrooksOf the brookExplore →
  65. 65NolanNoble; championExplore →
  66. 66JoshuaGod is salvationExplore →
  67. 67AngelMessengerExplore →
  68. 68ChristopherBearer of ChristExplore →
  69. 69LincolnSettlement by the poolExplore →
  70. 70JaydenMeaning varies by sourceExplore →
  71. 71SilasOf the forest; roots are debatedExplore →
  72. 72EnzoRuler of the household; roots are debatedExplore →
  73. 73AndrewStrong; manlyExplore →
  74. 74AdrianFrom HadriaExplore →
  75. 75AtlasBearer of the heavensExplore →
  76. 76CameronCrooked noseExplore →
  77. 77EverettBrave as a wild boarExplore →
  78. 78WalkerCloth fuller or walkerExplore →
  79. 79AxelFather of peaceExplore →
  80. 80AaronMeaning uncertain; often associated with exaltedExplore →
  81. 81AugustGreat; venerableExplore →
  82. 82TheoGod; gift of God in longer formsExplore →
  83. 83IanGod is graciousExplore →
  84. 84AdrielFlock of GodExplore →
  85. 85LukaFrom LucaniaExplore →
  86. 86GaelGaelic person; generous is also citedExplore →
  87. 87ArthurBear; meaning is debatedExplore →
  88. 88JeremiahGod will exaltExplore →
  89. 89JonathanGod has givenExplore →
  90. 90MicahWho is like God?Explore →
  91. 91LeonardoBrave lionExplore →
  92. 92RobertBright fameExplore →
  93. 93KaiMeaning varies: sea, keeper, or food among traditionsExplore →
  94. 94EmilianoRival; eagerExplore →
  95. 95JoseGod will addExplore →
  96. 96ChristianFollower of ChristExplore →
  97. 97EithanStrong; enduringExplore →
  98. 98ArcherBowmanExplore →
  99. 99RyanLittle kingExplore →
  100. 100MylesMeaning uncertain; often linked with soldierExplore →

Top 100 girl names

2025 U.S. rank
  1. 1OliviaOlive treeExplore →
  2. 2CharlotteFree womanExplore →
  3. 3EmmaWhole; universalExplore →
  4. 4AmeliaWork; industriousExplore →
  5. 5SophiaWisdomExplore →
  6. 6MiaMine; beloved; short form of MariaExplore →
  7. 7IsabellaGod is my oathExplore →
  8. 8EvelynDesired; meaning varies by lineageExplore →
  9. 9SofiaWisdomExplore →
  10. 10ElianaMy God has answered; daughter of the sun is also citedExplore →
  11. 11AvaLife; bird; meaning varies by traditionExplore →
  12. 12EleanorMeaning uncertain; often associated with lightExplore →
  13. 13VioletViolet flowerExplore →
  14. 14AilanyMeaning varies by family and sourceExplore →
  15. 15AuroraDawnExplore →
  16. 16HarperHarp playerExplore →
  17. 17ElizabethGod is my oathExplore →
  18. 18LilyLily flower; purityExplore →
  19. 19CamilaYoung ceremonial attendantExplore →
  20. 20NoraHonor; light is also associatedExplore →
  21. 21HazelHazel treeExplore →
  22. 22PenelopeWeaver; meaning is debatedExplore →
  23. 23ChloeYoung green shootExplore →
  24. 24EllieLight or God is my oath, depending on the longer formExplore →
  25. 25LucyLightExplore →
  26. 26AriaAir or melody; lionessExplore →
  27. 27LunaMoonExplore →
  28. 28IslaIslandExplore →
  29. 29EllaAll; fairy maiden; meaning variesExplore →
  30. 30LaineyBright, shining oneExplore →
  31. 31ZoeLifeExplore →
  32. 32ScarlettScarlet redExplore →
  33. 33GiannaGod is graciousExplore →
  34. 34EmilyRival; eagerExplore →
  35. 35ValentinaStrong; healthyExplore →
  36. 36LaylaNightExplore →
  37. 37AveryRuler of the elvesExplore →
  38. 38GraceGrace; favorExplore →
  39. 39IvyIvy plant; faithfulnessExplore →
  40. 40MadisonChild of MatthewExplore →
  41. 41AbigailMy father's joyExplore →
  42. 42ElenaShining lightExplore →
  43. 43MilaGracious; dearExplore →
  44. 44WillowWillow treeExplore →
  45. 45EmiliaRival; eagerExplore →
  46. 46NovaNewExplore →
  47. 47NaomiPleasantnessExplore →
  48. 48RileyValiant; rye clearingExplore →
  49. 49EloiseHealthy; wideExplore →
  50. 50SadiePrincessExplore →
  51. 51DelilahDelicateExplore →
  52. 52StellaStarExplore →
  53. 53JosephineGod will addExplore →
  54. 54VictoriaVictoryExplore →
  55. 55SophieWisdomExplore →
  56. 56HannahGrace; favorExplore →
  57. 57LillianLily flowerExplore →
  58. 58LeahMeaning uncertain; weary is traditionally citedExplore →
  59. 59AdelineNobleExplore →
  60. 60LeilaniHeavenly flowers; royal childExplore →
  61. 61IrisRainbow; iris flowerExplore →
  62. 62MayaIllusion, water, or mother among traditionsExplore →
  63. 63ClaraBright; clearExplore →
  64. 64RubyRed gemstoneExplore →
  65. 65AliceNobleExplore →
  66. 66GenesisBeginning; originExplore →
  67. 67PaisleyChurch or cemetery; origin is debatedExplore →
  68. 68ClaireBright; clearExplore →
  69. 69ZoeyLifeExplore →
  70. 70EdenDelightExplore →
  71. 71MadelynWoman from MagdalaExplore →
  72. 72VivianAliveExplore →
  73. 73MillieGentle strength or industrious, depending on the longer formExplore →
  74. 74EmeryBrave; powerfulExplore →
  75. 75DaisyDay's eyeExplore →
  76. 76MaeveShe who intoxicatesExplore →
  77. 77AylaHalo around the moon; oak treeExplore →
  78. 78LilianaLilyExplore →
  79. 79MelodySong; musicExplore →
  80. 80LylaNightExplore →
  81. 81MadelineWoman from MagdalaExplore →
  82. 82JosieGod will addExplore →
  83. 83LuciaLightExplore →
  84. 84AddisonChild of AdamExplore →
  85. 85KennedyHelmeted chiefExplore →
  86. 86AudreyNoble strengthExplore →
  87. 87MariaMeaning debated; beloved and wished-for child are often citedExplore →
  88. 88AutumnAutumnExplore →
  89. 89NatalieBirthday of the LordExplore →
  90. 90SarahPrincessExplore →
  91. 91EverlyWild-boar woodlandExplore →
  92. 92LydiaWoman from LydiaExplore →
  93. 93KinsleyKing's meadowExplore →
  94. 94SiennaFrom Siena; reddish brownExplore →
  95. 95JadeJade gemstoneExplore →
  96. 96CarolineFree womanExplore →
  97. 97QuinnDescendant of Conn; wisdom or chiefExplore →
  98. 98AmaraGrace; eternal; meaning varies by traditionExplore →
  99. 99GeorgiaFarmer; earthworkerExplore →
  100. 100JuniperJuniper treeExplore →