Discover the most popular baby boy names in Tennessee for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts this year.
The name Liam continues to hold the top spot with 461 babies named in 2023. Close behind is Oliver, climbing one rank to second place with 403 babies. James and William remain strong contenders, while Elijah and Noah also make notable appearances in the top ten. Newcomers like Waylon and Levi are making significant strides up the list, reflecting evolving naming trends in Tennessee.
Further down the list, you'll find a mix of traditional names such as John and Thomas alongside more contemporary choices like Maverick and Grayson. Names like Elias and Miles have seen substantial jumps in popularity, indicating a shift towards unique yet classic-sounding names. Meanwhile, Rowan and Stetson have made impressive leaps, showcasing parents' growing preference for distinctive names.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply curious about current naming trends, this comprehensive list of popular baby boy names in Tennessee offers a fascinating glimpse into what’s resonating with parents this year.
Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
---|---|---|---|
1 | - | Liam | 461 |
2 | 1 | Oliver | 403 |
3 | 2 | James | 382 |
4 | -2 | William | 376 |
5 | 1 | Elijah | 352 |
6 | -2 | Noah | 350 |
7 | - | Henry | 306 |
8 | 1 | John | 301 |
9 | 2 | Waylon | 285 |
10 | -2 | Hudson | 269 |
11 | 4 | Levi | 266 |
12 | -2 | Asher | 265 |
13 | 8 | Theodore | 244 |
14 | -1 | Samuel | 231 |
15 | -3 | Jackson | 227 |
16 | 7 | Jack | 218 |
17 | 3 | Ezra | 217 |
18 | -4 | Maverick | 216 |
19 | -3 | Grayson | 214 |
20 | 5 | Benjamin | 212 |
21 | 6 | Cooper | 201 |
22 | -1 | Walker | 199 |
23 | -4 | Wyatt | 195 |
24 | -7 | Mason | 190 |
25 | -1 | Thomas | 186 |
26 | -8 | Lucas | 185 |
27 | -1 | Owen | 184 |
28 | 1 | Carter | 180 |
29 | 1 | Luke | 179 |
30 | -2 | Michael | 178 |
30 | 6 | Silas | 178 |
32 | 6 | David | 176 |
33 | 10 | Weston | 172 |
34 | 28 | Elias | 163 |
35 | 33 | Miles | 161 |
36 | -4 | Charles | 158 |
37 | 9 | Dylan | 156 |
38 | -7 | Daniel | 150 |
39 | - | Colton | 149 |
40 | 4 | Mateo | 148 |
41 | -6 | Alexander | 147 |
42 | -1 | Lincoln | 146 |
43 | -9 | Joseph | 144 |
44 | 16 | Beau | 142 |
45 | -12 | Easton | 141 |
45 | 41 | Rowan | 141 |
47 | -10 | Aiden | 140 |
48 | -6 | Gabriel | 138 |
48 | 33 | Sebastian | 138 |
50 | 31 | Luca | 136 |
51 | 14 | Leo | 134 |
52 | 3 | Ethan | 133 |
53 | 1 | Matthew | 131 |
54 | -7 | Jacob | 130 |
55 | 6 | Parker | 129 |
56 | 9 | Isaac | 128 |
57 | -5 | Brooks | 125 |
58 | 18 | Axel | 124 |
58 | 13 | Carson | 124 |
60 | -5 | Everett | 123 |
60 | 21 | Joshua | 123 |
60 | -11 | River | 123 |
63 | 11 | Nolan | 122 |
64 | -14 | Christopher | 121 |
64 | 25 | Kai | 121 |
66 | 27 | Caleb | 118 |
67 | 5 | Bennett | 116 |
67 | -19 | Josiah | 116 |
67 | -14 | Sawyer | 116 |
70 | -25 | Kingston | 114 |
70 | 23 | Roman | 114 |
72 | -14 | Greyson | 111 |
72 | -15 | Jameson | 111 |
74 | -11 | Isaiah | 110 |
74 | 42 | Stetson | 110 |
76 | 5 | Wesley | 109 |
77 | -9 | Eli | 108 |
78 | -28 | Logan | 107 |
79 | 6 | Anthony | 106 |
79 | -12 | Harrison | 106 |
79 | -16 | Robert | 106 |
82 | 31 | Amir | 105 |
82 | -14 | Andrew | 105 |
82 | -6 | Jonathan | 105 |
85 | 11 | Ezekiel | 104 |
85 | -45 | Jaxon | 104 |
87 | 13 | Christian | 103 |
87 | 3 | Ian | 103 |
89 | 1 | Ryder | 102 |
90 | 16 | Micah | 101 |
91 | 24 | Cameron | 98 |
91 | -4 | Jasper | 98 |
91 | 15 | Jeremiah | 98 |
94 | -35 | Jayden | 96 |
95 | 1 | August | 94 |
95 | 6 | Judah | 94 |
95 | -15 | Rhett | 94 |
98 | -23 | Atlas | 93 |
98 | -19 | Hunter | 93 |
100 | 20 | Aaron | 92 |