Trending Boy Names in U.S. Top 100

Discover the names that are capturing the hearts of parents across the United States for their baby boys. This page lists the top trending boy names in America, showcasing those that are climbing the popularity charts with remarkable speed. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just curious about what's new and notable in boy names, you'll find fresh ideas here.

The list of trending boy names is a dynamic reflection of current preferences and emerging trends. Names like Theo, Walker, and Brooks lead the pack, indicating a shift towards unique yet meaningful choices. Each name on this list not only reflects contemporary tastes but also hints at cultural influences, historical figures, and modern values that resonate with today’s parents.

As you explore these trending names, consider how each might suit your son while fitting into your family's identity. From classic revivals like Theodore and Luca to modern favorites such as Maverick and Rowan, these names offer a wide range of options. The diversity in sounds and origins represented here ensures that every parent can find a name that speaks to them on a personal level.

This curated selection not only serves as an inspiration for naming your child but also provides insights into what attributes are currently valued by parents in the U.S., such as strength (Axel), wisdom (Ezekiel), or nature-inspired themes (Rowan). As trends evolve, so do the stories behind these names—each carrying its own unique flavor and potential for becoming a beloved part of your family's history.

*Trend calculations for top 100 baby names in U.S. from 2013 to 2023. Compiled from SSA data.
Data Source: 2023 Social Security Applications; Compiled By: Name.BabyMost Trending Baby Boy Names Across the U.S. States Arizona: LukaLukaLouisiana: LegendLegendIdaho: MaverickMaverickMinnesota: WalkerWalkerNorth Dakota: MaverickMaverickSouth Dakota: HayesHayesNew York: MaverickMaverickAlaska: MaverickMaverickGeorgia: LegendLegendIndiana: AtlasAtlasMichigan: TheoTheoMississippi: RowanRowanOhio: AtlasAtlasTexas: LukaLukaNebraska: MateoMateoColorado: TheoTheoKansas: LucaLucaIllinois: TheoTheoWisconsin: RhettRhettCalifornia: LukaLukaIowa: HayesHayesPennsylvania: TheoTheoMontana: WaylonWaylonMissouri: TheoTheoFlorida: TheoTheoKentucky: MateoMateoMaine: WaylonWaylonUtah: TheoTheoOklahoma: LucaLucaTennessee: AtlasAtlasOregon: BrooksBrooksWest Virginia: TheodoreTheodoreArkansas: JamesonJamesonWashington: WalkerWalkerNorth Carolina: AtlasAtlasVirginia: MaverickMaverickWyoming: BeauBeauAlabama: LegendLegendSouth Carolina: LegendLegendNew Mexico: LucaLucaNew Hampshire: LucaLuca NH Vermont: RowanRowan VT Nevada: LegendLegendHawaii: AtlasAtlas HI Massachusetts: MaverickMaverick MA Rhode Island: TheodoreTheodore RI New Jersey: MaverickMaverick NJ Delaware: LucaLuca DE Connecticut: MaverickMaverick CT Maryland: MaverickMaverick MD District of Columbia: AugustAugust DC