Montana’s most popular boy names in 2024 are led by Oliver, James, Theodore, and Hudson—classic meets frontier style.
Oliver (58) narrowly tops James (56), with Theodore (49) and Hudson (47) close behind. Rounding out the top 10 are William (45), Liam (43), Noah (42), Beau (39), a tie at No. 9 for Asher and Maverick (36 each), and Henry (35).
Notable climbs in this year’s popularity: Beau up 9 spots into the top 10; Daniel (+11), August (+11), Roman (+10), Bennett (+8), Wesley (+8), Emmett (+8), Lincoln (+6), and George (+6). Some classics eased down the list, including Charles (-12), Isaac (-12), Sawyer (-10), Rowan (-10), Henry (-6), and Lucas (-9).
Montana flair shines through with Western-leaning picks like Waylon (34), Stetson (27), Colter (22), Walker (27), Briggs (19), and Riggs (12), plus outdoorsy choices such as River (18), Rowan (17), Atlas (18), Bodhi (12), and Arlo (12). Time-honored favorites remain strong too—John (30), Thomas (27), Robert (16), and William (45).
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Oliver | 58 |
| 2 | 1 | James | 56 |
| 3 | -1 | Theodore | 49 |
| 4 | 3 | Hudson | 47 |
| 5 | 3 | William | 45 |
| 6 | 3 | Liam | 43 |
| 7 | -1 | Noah | 42 |
| 8 | 9 | Beau | 39 |
| 9 | 1 | Asher | 36 |
| 9 | 4 | Maverick | 36 |
| 10 | -6 | Henry | 35 |
| 11 | 1 | Waylon | 34 |
| 12 | -7 | Owen | 33 |
| 12 | - | Wyatt | 33 |
| 13 | 6 | Elijah | 32 |
| 13 | -6 | Jackson | 32 |
| 14 | 8 | Bennett | 31 |
| 14 | -3 | Cooper | 31 |
| 14 | -3 | Levi | 31 |
| 15 | - | John | 30 |
| 16 | 4 | Mason | 29 |
| 16 | -2 | Weston | 29 |
| 17 | 11 | Daniel | 28 |
| 17 | -4 | Miles | 28 |
| 17 | 8 | Wesley | 28 |
| 18 | -2 | Benjamin | 27 |
| 18 | -3 | Ezra | 27 |
| 18 | -6 | Jack | 27 |
| 18 | -3 | Luke | 27 |
| 18 | 4 | Stetson | 27 |
| 18 | - | Thomas | 27 |
| 18 | -1 | Walker | 27 |
| 19 | -8 | Everett | 25 |
| 19 | -3 | Joseph | 25 |
| 20 | -7 | Brooks | 24 |
| 20 | 8 | Caleb | 24 |
| 20 | -2 | Samuel | 24 |
| 21 | -1 | Carter | 23 |
| 21 | 3 | Dawson | 23 |
| 21 | -1 | Grayson | 23 |
| 21 | 6 | Lincoln | 23 |
| 22 | 11 | August | 22 |
| 22 | -1 | Colter | 22 |
| 22 | 10 | Roman | 22 |
| 22 | 3 | Silas | 22 |
| 23 | 8 | Emmett | 21 |
| 24 | -1 | Ezekiel | 20 |
| 24 | 5 | Logan | 20 |
| 24 | 3 | Ryder | 20 |
| 25 | 5 | Briggs | 19 |
| 25 | -6 | Michael | 19 |
| 26 | -2 | Atlas | 18 |
| 26 | 6 | Barrett | 18 |
| 26 | 6 | David | 18 |
| 26 | 2 | Declan | 18 |
| 26 | -9 | Lucas | 18 |
| 26 | -3 | River | 18 |
| 27 | -4 | Leo | 17 |
| 27 | -10 | Rowan | 17 |
| 28 | - | Elias | 16 |
| 28 | -5 | Lane | 16 |
| 28 | 1 | Robert | 16 |
| 29 | 5 | Braxton | 15 |
| 29 | 2 | Easton | 15 |
| 29 | -2 | Eli | 15 |
| 29 | 6 | George | 15 |
| 29 | -12 | Isaac | 15 |
| 29 | 2 | Mateo | 15 |
| 30 | -10 | Sawyer | 14 |
| 30 | -1 | Ryker | 14 |
| 30 | -5 | Rhett | 14 |
| 30 | -1 | Nash | 14 |
| 30 | - | Myles | 14 |
| 30 | -4 | Harrison | 14 |
| 30 | 4 | Elliot | 14 |
| 30 | -12 | Charles | 14 |
| 30 | - | Axel | 14 |
| 30 | -6 | Hayes | 14 |
| 31 | -3 | Archer | 13 |
| 31 | - | Beckett | 13 |
| 31 | 6 | Charlie | 13 |
| 31 | -3 | Colton | 13 |
| 31 | -2 | Dean | 13 |
| 31 | 1 | Ethan | 13 |
| 31 | 1 | Graham | 13 |
| 31 | -7 | Jasper | 13 |
| 31 | -9 | Milo | 13 |
| 31 | 5 | Rory | 13 |
| 31 | -2 | Theo | 13 |
| 32 | -1 | Knox | 12 |
| 32 | -1 | Wade | 12 |
| 32 | 4 | Vincent | 12 |
| 32 | - | Riggs | 12 |
| 32 | 3 | Micah | 12 |
| 32 | - | Leon | 12 |
| 32 | -6 | Kai | 12 |
| 32 | -2 | Bodhi | 12 |
| 32 | - | Callan | 12 |
| 32 | - | Julian | 12 |
| 32 | -7 | Arlo | 12 |