The names of a generation

Popular boy names.

The most popular boy names in United States births in 2015.

Birth year

Boys · 2015

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Noah rest, repose	19,680
2	Liam resolute protection	18,410
3	Mason worker in stone	16,675
4	Jacob supplanter	16,005
5	William resolute protection	15,950
6	Ethan strong, firm	15,103
7	James supplanter	14,865
8	Alexander defending men	14,584
9	Michael who is like God?	14,504
10	Benjamin son of the right hand	13,732
11	Elijah Yahweh is God	13,710
12	Daniel God is my judge	13,543
13	Aiden little and fiery	13,506
14	Logan small hollow	12,939
15	Matthew gift of God	12,785
16	Lucas man from Lucania	12,331
17	Jackson son of Jack	12,299
18	David beloved	11,838
19	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	11,670
20	Jayden	11,583
21	Joseph Jehovah increases	11,531
22	Gabriel God is my strength	10,913
23	Samuel told by God	10,905
24	Carter transporter of goods by cart	10,814
25	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	10,664
26	John God is gracious	10,423
27	Dylan son of the sea	10,298
28	Luke man from Lucania	10,294
29	Henry estate ruler	10,186
30	Andrew	10,147
31	Isaac laughter	9,988
32	Christopher	9,853
33	Joshua	9,850
34	Wyatt brave in war	9,659
35	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	9,632
36	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	9,608
37	Caleb dog; whole heart	8,826
38	Nathan given	8,600
39	Ryan	8,548
40	Jack God is gracious	8,514
41	Hunter	8,367
42	Levi joined, attached	8,337
43	Christian	8,220
44	Jaxon	8,082
45	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	8,064
46	Landon	7,948
47	Grayson the son of the bailiff	7,926
48	Jonathan	7,660
49	Isaiah Salvation of the Lord	7,658
50	Charles free man	7,204

United States · 2015 births. Each spelling is counted separately. Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Linked names have a complete profile; additional profiles are being prepared.