Most Popular Baby Names in the US: Updated May 2023

The most popular baby names in the US have been updated!

On May 12, 2023 the US Social Security Administration released data for calendar year 2022.

Let’s talk Top Tens!

MOST POPULAR BOY NAMES

This list looks remarkably like last year’s list.

LIAM #1 (unchanged)

An Irish short form of William, upbeat and charming Liam has long stood on its own.

NOAH #2 (unchanged)

A former #1 name, this Biblical choice remains a strong favorite.

OLIVER #3 (unchanged)

Dapper and playful, Oliver feels almost classic.

JAMES #4 (up 1 from #5 last year)

Another name that’s never out of style.

ELIJAH #5 (down 1 from #4 last year)

An Old Testament name following Noah up the charts.

WILLIAM #6 (unchanged)

An enduring classic, with nicknames from Billy to Will.

HENRY #7 (up 2 from #9 last year)

Henry reminds us that baby names can be rock solid classic and subject to trends. This traditional choice for a son has been gaining for years, and is now back among the most popular baby names in the US.

LUCAS #8 (unchanged)

An choice with history to spare.

BENJAMIN #9 (down 2 from #7 last year)

Like Oliver, Benjamin is traditional and distinctive.

THEODORE #10 (unchanged)

A classic, helped along by nickname Theo.

MOST POPULAR GIRL NAMES

The biggest news is Luna replacing Harper in the Top Ten most popular names.

OLIVIA #1 (unchanged)

Elaborate, Shakespearean, and oh-so-popular.

EMMA #2 (unchanged)

Literary Emma might be a generation-defining name.

CHARLOTTE #3 (unchanged)

Buttoned-up and regal, Charlotte continues to appeal to parents.

AMELIA #4 (unchanged)

A cousin to Emily and Emma, Amelia continues to soar.

SOPHIA #5 (up 1 from #6 last year)

A powerfully popular choice with an irresistible meaning: wisdom.

ISABELLA #6 (up 1 from #7 last year)

Regal and romantic Isabella remains a favorite, especially with parents seeking English-Spanish crossover names.

AVA #7 (down 2 from #5 last year)

With that same middle V as Olivia, but a glamorous, Hollywood vibe.

MIA #8 (unchanged)

A mini name that’s long on style, Mia remains in the Top Ten.

EVELYN #9 (unchanged)

Tailored and elegant, Evelyn remains the most popular of the Ev names for girls.

LUNA #10 (up 1 from #11 last year)

A vintage gem with a nature name meaning and a brief, complete sound, Luna powers into the Top Ten for the first time ever.

MOST POPULAR BABY GIRL NAMES: TOP 100

1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Charlotte
4. Amelia
5. Sophia
6. Isabella
7. Ava
8. Mia
9. Evelyn
10. Luna
11. Harper
12. Camila
13. Sofia
14. Scarlett
15. Elizabeth
16. Eleanor
17. Emily
18. Chloe
19. Mila
20. Violet
21. Penelope
22. Gianna
23. Aria
24. Abigail
25. Ella
26. Avery
27. Hazel
28. Nora
29. Layla
30. Lily
31. Aurora
32. Nova
33. Ellie
34. Madison
35. Grace
36. Isla
37. Willow
38. Zoe
39. Riley
40. Stella
41. Eliana
42. Ivy
43. Victoria
44. Emilia
45. Zoey
46. Naomi
47. Hannah
48. Lucy
49. Elena
50. Lillian
51. Maya
52. Leah
53. Paisley
54. Addison
55. Natalie
56. Valentina
57. Everly
58. Delilah
59. Leilani
60. Madelyn
61. Kinsley
62. Ruby
63. Sophie
64. Alice
65. Genesis
66. Claire
67. Audrey
68. Sadie
69. Aaliyah
70. Josephine
71. Autumn
72. Brooklyn
73. Quinn
74. Kennedy
75. Cora
76. Savannah
77. Caroline
78. Athena
79. Natalia
80. Hailey
81. Aubrey
82. Emery
83. Anna
84. Iris
85. Bella
86. Eloise
87. Skylar
88. Jade
89. Gabriella
90. Ariana
91. Maria
92. Adeline
93. Lydia
94. Sarah
95. Nevaeh
96. Serenity
97. Liliana
98. Ayla
99. Everleigh
100. Raelynn

NEW TOP 100 NAMES: GIRLS

AYLA #98

ELOISE #86

IRIS #84

LILIANA #97

RAELYNN #100

MOST POPULAR BABY BOY NAMES: TOP 100

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. ​Oliver
4. ​James
5. ​Elijah
6. William
7. Henry
8. ​Lucas
9. Benjamin
10. Theodore
11. Mateo
12. Levi
13. Sebastian
14. Daniel
15. Jack
16. Michael
17. Alexander
18. Owen
19. Asher
20. Samuel
21. Ethan
22. Leo
23. Jackson
24. Mason
25. Ezra
26. John
27. Hudson
28. Luca
29. Aiden
30. Joseph
31. David
32. Jacob
33. Logan
34. Luke
35. Julian
36. Gabriel
37. Grayson
38. Wyatt
39. Matthew
40. Maverick
41. Dylan
42. Isaac
43. Elias
44. Anthony
45. Thomas
46. Jayden
47. Carter
48. Santiago
49. Ezekiel
50. Charles
51. Josiah
52. Caleb
53. Cooper
54. Lincoln
55. Miles
56. Christopher
57. Nathan
58. Isaiah
59. Kai
60. Joshua
61. Andrew
62. Angel
63. Adrian
64. Cameron
65. Nolan
66. Waylon
67. Jaxon
68. Roman
69. Eli
70. Wesley
71. Aaron
72. Ian
73. Christian
74. Ryan
75. Leonardo
76. Brooks
77. Axel
78. Walker
79. Jonathan
80. Easton
81. Everett
82. Weston
83. Bennett
84. Robert
85. Jameson
86. Landon
87. Silas
88. Jose
89. Beau
90. Micah
91. Colton
92. Jordan
93. Jeremiah
94. Parker
95. Greyson
96. Rowan
97. Adam
98. Nicholas
99. Theo
100. Xavier

NEW TOP 100 NAMES: BOYS

MICAH #90

ROWAN #96

THEO #99

WALKER #78

Are any of your favorites among the most popular baby names in the US?

This post was revised and updated on May 12, 2023.