Top 100 Baby Boy Names 2026
The 100 most popular baby boy names in the United States, ranked by US birth certificate data. See which names dominate, which are rising fast, and how any name has trended over 70+ years.
Ranked by Popularity — Boys, 2023
Source: US Social Security AdministrationRising Boy Names — From 2013 to 2023
Boy names that have grown the most in the last decade. These names were given to significantly more babies in 2023 than in 2013.
Common Questions About Boy Names
What is the #1 baby boy name in 2026?▼
Liam has held the top spot for US baby boys for several years running, recently overtaking long-reigning champions like Michael and Jacob. However, name trends shift gradually — follow the SSA charts on individual name pages to see the full picture.
How many babies share the top boy names each year?▼
The top 10 boy names account for roughly 3-5% of all male births in the US. Liam alone is given to approximately 20,000-25,000 babies per year — extraordinary dominance at #1.
Are vintage boy names still popular?▼
Very much so. Names like Henry, Theodore, Oliver, and James have surged dramatically in the past decade — many returning to the top 20 after decades away. Parents are embracing names with historical gravitas.
What rising boy names should I watch?▼
Names like Theo, Asher, Silas, and Leo are among the fastest-growing boy names. Many are shorter forms of longer names — giving babies friendly nicknames while maintaining formal elegance.
How reliable is SSA popularity data?▼
The US Social Security Administration's name data covers approximately 99% of all US births annually, making it the gold standard for national name popularity rankings. It does not cover births outside the United States.
Want to explore any of these names?
Click any name above to see its full SSA trend, meaning, origin, and related names.