Discover the most popular baby boy names in North Carolina for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts and capturing hearts across the state.
In North Carolina, Liam continues to hold the top spot with 715 babies named in 2023, followed closely by Noah and William. James has climbed up a rank to secure fourth place, while Oliver has dropped one position to fifth. Notably, Theodore made a significant leap of 13 spots to land at number ten. Other names like John and Mateo have also seen impressive gains, reflecting evolving naming trends among parents in North Carolina.
The list showcases a blend of enduring favorites such as Michael and Alexander alongside rising stars like Luca and River. Traditional names like Thomas and Daniel maintain their popularity, while newer entries such as Weston and Cameron are making their mark. Whether you're looking for inspiration or curious about current naming trends, this comprehensive list offers a fascinating glimpse into the most cherished baby boy names in North Carolina today.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 715 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 647 |
| 3 | - | William | 483 |
| 4 | 1 | James | 481 |
| 5 | -1 | Oliver | 478 |
| 6 | - | Elijah | 418 |
| 6 | 1 | Henry | 418 |
| 8 | - | Levi | 404 |
| 9 | 1 | Lucas | 356 |
| 10 | 13 | Theodore | 339 |
| 11 | -2 | Jackson | 322 |
| 12 | - | Asher | 309 |
| 13 | 5 | John | 306 |
| 14 | 12 | Mateo | 298 |
| 15 | -3 | Mason | 294 |
| 16 | - | Hudson | 290 |
| 16 | 3 | Luke | 290 |
| 18 | -4 | Samuel | 287 |
| 19 | 10 | Waylon | 273 |
| 20 | 1 | Jack | 271 |
| 21 | -10 | Benjamin | 270 |
| 21 | 1 | Maverick | 270 |
| 23 | - | Sebastian | 267 |
| 24 | -4 | Owen | 265 |
| 25 | -11 | Grayson | 260 |
| 26 | 3 | Daniel | 259 |
| 26 | 11 | Thomas | 259 |
| 28 | 4 | David | 251 |
| 29 | 2 | Carter | 249 |
| 29 | 18 | Luca | 249 |
| 31 | -4 | Michael | 246 |
| 32 | -7 | Alexander | 245 |
| 32 | 2 | Ezra | 245 |
| 34 | 33 | Miles | 243 |
| 35 | 10 | Logan | 241 |
| 36 | -19 | Wyatt | 237 |
| 37 | 4 | Ethan | 234 |
| 38 | 5 | Joseph | 228 |
| 39 | -12 | Gabriel | 227 |
| 40 | -7 | Elias | 225 |
| 41 | -6 | Aiden | 224 |
| 42 | -6 | Jacob | 215 |
| 43 | 5 | Caleb | 214 |
| 43 | -4 | Charles | 214 |
| 45 | -2 | Leo | 212 |
| 46 | 3 | Julian | 210 |
| 47 | -7 | Nolan | 201 |
| 48 | -7 | Josiah | 200 |
| 49 | 11 | Dylan | 196 |
| 50 | -12 | Isaac | 194 |
| 51 | 9 | Matthew | 193 |
| 52 | 10 | Cameron | 192 |
| 52 | 19 | Weston | 192 |
| 54 | 2 | Silas | 190 |
| 55 | -2 | Joshua | 187 |
| 56 | 1 | Jayden | 183 |
| 57 | -7 | Colton | 175 |
| 57 | -2 | Lincoln | 175 |
| 59 | -1 | Christopher | 174 |
| 59 | -13 | Jaxon | 174 |
| 61 | -9 | Walker | 173 |
| 62 | -12 | Easton | 169 |
| 63 | 12 | River | 165 |
| 64 | 1 | Brooks | 164 |
| 65 | 6 | Micah | 163 |
| 66 | 27 | Amir | 160 |
| 66 | -8 | Cooper | 160 |
| 66 | 23 | Ian | 160 |
| 69 | 16 | Axel | 157 |
| 69 | 2 | Kai | 157 |
| 71 | -8 | Anthony | 154 |
| 71 | 17 | Robert | 154 |
| 73 | 6 | Ezekiel | 148 |
| 73 | 17 | Parker | 148 |
| 73 | 19 | Wesley | 148 |
| 76 | -6 | Andrew | 147 |
| 76 | 36 | Rowan | 147 |
| 78 | -25 | Angel | 146 |
| 78 | 6 | Everett | 146 |
| 80 | -16 | Christian | 144 |
| 81 | 23 | Beau | 143 |
| 81 | -1 | Roman | 143 |
| 83 | -8 | Landon | 142 |
| 83 | -14 | Nathan | 142 |
| 85 | -8 | Isaiah | 140 |
| 86 | -20 | Legend | 139 |
| 87 | -9 | Adrian | 138 |
| 87 | -5 | Bennett | 138 |
| 87 | 21 | Thiago | 138 |
| 90 | -5 | Jace | 136 |
| 91 | -6 | Carson | 134 |
| 92 | 44 | Amari | 132 |
| 93 | -2 | Jeremiah | 129 |
| 94 | -20 | Eli | 127 |
| 95 | 2 | Atlas | 126 |
| 95 | 22 | Austin | 126 |
| 97 | 44 | Graham | 125 |
| 97 | -16 | Kayden | 125 |
| 97 | -15 | Sawyer | 125 |
| 100 | -5 | Bryson | 124 |