The names of a generation

Popular boy names.

The most popular boy names in United States births in 2016.

Birth year

Boys · 2016

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Noah rest, repose	19,188
2	Liam resolute protection	18,277
3	William resolute protection	15,810
4	Mason worker in stone	15,287
5	James supplanter	14,920
6	Benjamin son of the right hand	14,686
7	Jacob supplanter	14,559
8	Michael who is like God?	14,145
9	Elijah Yahweh is God	13,982
10	Ethan strong, firm	13,855
11	Alexander defending men	13,446
12	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	13,066
13	Daniel God is my judge	12,996
14	Lucas man from Lucania	12,906
15	Matthew gift of God	12,665
16	Aiden little and fiery	12,269
17	Jackson son of Jack	11,315
18	Logan small hollow	11,278
19	David beloved	11,153
20	Joseph Jehovah increases	10,969
21	Samuel told by God	10,621
22	Henry estate ruler	10,390
23	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	10,309
24	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	10,305
25	Gabriel God is my strength	10,279
26	Carter transporter of goods by cart	10,220
27	Jayden	10,158
28	John God is gracious	10,060
29	Luke man from Lucania	10,001
30	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	9,900
31	Isaac laughter	9,782
32	Dylan son of the sea	9,720
33	Wyatt brave in war	9,581
34	Andrew	9,437
35	Joshua	9,258
36	Christopher	9,106
37	Grayson the son of the bailiff	8,693
38	Jack God is gracious	8,430
39	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	8,388
40	Ryan	8,261
41	Jaxon	8,145
42	Levi joined, attached	8,118
43	Nathan given	8,000
44	Caleb dog; whole heart	7,982
45	Hunter	7,681
46	Christian	7,674
47	Isaiah Salvation of the Lord	7,573
48	Thomas twin	7,367
49	Aaron	7,178
50	Eli	7,132

United States · 2016 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.