Popular Boy Names in U.S.

Discover the most popular baby boy names across the United States in 2023. This page lists the top names chosen by parents for their newborn sons, reflecting current naming trends and preferences. From timeless classics like 'James' and 'William' to modern favorites such as 'Liam' and 'Noah', find out which names are adorning America's nurseries this year.

The rankings on this page are based on the number of babies given each name in 2023, providing a clear picture of what names are currently favored by American parents. For instance, 'Liam' leads the chart as the most popular boy's name, followed closely by 'Noah' and 'Oliver'. Each name on our list includes details on its popularity rank, any changes from the previous year (Year over Year), and the exact number of newborns who share that name. This data not only helps in choosing a name but also gives insight into naming trends.

Whether you're seeking inspiration for naming your child or just curious about what names are trending, this comprehensive list offers valuable insights. It’s interesting to note how cultural influences, celebrity choices, and historical figures continue to shape naming trends in America. Names like 'Ezra', 'Leo', and 'Miles' have seen significant jumps in popularity, suggesting a shift towards more unique and diverse choices.

Explore our detailed list to see which names are climbing the charts and which ones remain evergreen favorites among American families. Whether you prefer traditional names or something a bit more avant-garde, this list provides a broad spectrum of popular choices to help guide your decision-making process.

*Popularity rankings and birth counts reflect U.S. data. Sourced and compiled from the Social Security Administration records by Name.Baby.
Data Source: 2023 Social Security Applications; Compiled By: Name.BabyMost Popular Baby Boy Names Across the U.S. States Arizona: LiamLiamLouisiana: LiamLiamIdaho: OliverOliverMinnesota: OliverOliverNorth Dakota: OliverOliverSouth Dakota: OliverOliverNew York: LiamLiamAlaska: OliverOliverGeorgia: NoahNoahIndiana: OliverOliverMichigan: NoahNoahMississippi: JamesJamesOhio: OliverOliverTexas: LiamLiamNebraska: OliverOliverColorado: OliverOliverKansas: LiamLiamIllinois: NoahNoahWisconsin: HenryHenryCalifornia: LiamLiamIowa: OliverOliverPennsylvania: LiamLiamMontana: WilliamWilliamMissouri: OliverOliverFlorida: LiamLiamKentucky: LiamLiamMaine: OliverOliverUtah: OliverOliverOklahoma: LiamLiamTennessee: LiamLiamOregon: OliverOliverWest Virginia: AsherAsherArkansas: OliverOliverWashington: OliverOliverNorth Carolina: LiamLiamVirginia: LiamLiamWyoming: NoahNoahAlabama: WilliamWilliamSouth Carolina: NoahNoahNew Mexico: LiamLiamNew Hampshire: TheodoreTheodore NH Vermont: HenryHenry VT Nevada: LiamLiamHawaii: NoahNoah HI Massachusetts: NoahNoah MA Rhode Island: LiamLiam RI New Jersey: LiamLiam NJ Delaware: LiamLiam DE Connecticut: LiamLiam CT Maryland: LiamLiam MD District of Columbia: HenryHenry DC