most popular baby names updated May 2023The 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.

 

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      1. I don’t think Charlotte will go much higher than #3. So many Americans speak Spanish, or having Spanish-speaking loved ones to consider, that I think a name has to have good crossover potential to reach #1 or #2. So Liam and Noah make sense for the boys, and Olivia and Emma for girls. But names like Oliver and Charlotte are probably outperforming by reaching #3, because a bigger percentage of American parents probably wouldn’t consider them. Just a theory … at least, for now …

    1. Yes – just updated that! And not a very fireworks-y year, but I’m going through the new to the Top 1000 names now and those are more exciting …