Popular Boy Names in Georgia

In the Peach State, Liam reigns in 2024 with 771 newborns, followed by Noah (708). James (478), William (462), and Oliver (460) round out Georgia’s top five boy names.

Also strong in the top 10: Elijah, John, Henry, Asher, and Lucas. Just outside, Ezra, Mateo, and Theodore are on the rise—Theodore jumped 11 spots to No. 14.

Notable climbers include Ethan (+13 to No. 16), Dylan (+11 to No. 17), Joshua (+15 to No. 29), Santiago (+25 to No. 32), Bennett (+13 to No. 38), Julian (+19 to No. 39), Wesley (+18 to No. 58), Thiago (+21 to No. 49), Angel (+17 to No. 52), Roman (+19 to No. 62), Jayce (+20 to No. 63), Enzo (+22 to No. 68), and Jordan (+27 to No. 68).

Some favorites slid: Mason (-12 to No. 31), Carter (-18 to No. 40), Aiden (-15 to No. 42), Sebastian (-8 to No. 42), Nolan (-9 to No. 46), Anthony (-8 to No. 50), Kai (-13 to No. 53), Cameron (-11 to No. 59), Jace (-12 to No. 64), Kingston (-8 to No. 63), and Lincoln (-10 to No. 72).

Georgia’s style blends classic and modern—James, William, John, and Henry stay strong while Maverick, Hudson, Waylon, Walker, and River gain traction. Expect plenty of ties, including a shared No. 17 (Dylan and Levi at 270) and a three-way tie at No. 20 (Amir, Benjamin, Grayson at 235).

*Popularity rankings and birth counts reflect Georgia data. Sourced and compiled from the Social Security Administration records by Name.Baby.