Top 100 Baby Boy Names 2026
The names leading the US charts, the ones gaining momentum, and the choices that still feel like they belong to an actual family instead of only a ranking.
Based on 100 ranked names from the most recent complete SSA data set.
Trend page
Popularity helps most when it sharpens your taste instead of replacing it.
Ranked by popularity
These are the most-used boy names in the latest complete SSA release.
Rising boy names
These names grew sharply compared with a decade ago and often sit right on the edge between classic and newly favored.
Common questions about popular boy names
What is the #1 baby boy name in 2026?v
Liam remains the clearest leader in the most recent complete US rankings. The top spot has been stable, but the names around it keep rotating as parents lean toward short, familiar choices with a modern feel.
How many babies share the top boy names each year?v
The top 10 still matter, but even the most popular boy names do not dominate the way they once did. Parents are spreading out more, which makes the rest of the top 100 more interesting than just the first few spots.
Are vintage boy names still popular?v
Yes. Henry, Theodore, Oliver, and James all show how strongly parents still respond to names that feel classic without feeling stale.
What rising boy names should I watch?v
Theo, Asher, Silas, and Leo have all had strong momentum. The names worth saving are usually the ones that sit between broad familiarity and personal fit.
How reliable is SSA popularity data?v
SSA data is the strongest public benchmark for national popularity because it is based on US birth records at scale. It is the cleanest way to understand what is broadly common right now.
Best next step
Once a name catches you, test it against the rest of your life.
Open the name page, save it, or bring it into Couple Mode. Popularity is useful context, but the real test is whether the name still feels right when you say it out loud with your family.