The names of a generation

Popular boy names.

The most popular boy names in United States births in 2017.

Birth year

Boys · 2017

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Liam resolute protection	18,874
2	Noah rest, repose	18,507
3	William resolute protection	15,046
4	James supplanter	14,362
5	Logan small hollow	14,061
6	Benjamin son of the right hand	13,858
7	Mason worker in stone	13,602
8	Elijah Yahweh is God	13,449
9	Jacob supplanter	13,269
10	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	13,224
11	Lucas man from Lucania	13,032
12	Michael who is like God?	12,726
13	Alexander defending men	12,577
14	Ethan strong, firm	12,483
15	Daniel God is my judge	11,758
16	Matthew gift of God	11,732
17	Aiden little and fiery	11,357
18	Joseph Jehovah increases	10,488
19	Henry estate ruler	10,482
20	Jackson son of Jack	10,469
21	Samuel told by God	10,449
22	David beloved	10,244
23	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	10,197
24	Carter transporter of goods by cart	9,833
25	Wyatt brave in war	9,727
26	Jayden	9,594
27	John God is gracious	9,536
28	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	9,363
29	Dylan son of the sea	9,315
30	Luke man from Lucania	9,224
31	Gabriel God is my strength	9,178
32	Isaac laughter	8,894
33	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	8,877
34	Grayson the son of the bailiff	8,718
35	Levi joined, attached	8,478
36	Jack God is gracious	8,477
37	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	8,455
38	Joshua	8,353
39	Christopher	8,319
40	Andrew	8,290
41	Lincoln	8,202
42	Mateo gift of God	7,774
43	Jaxon	7,725
44	Ryan	7,706
45	Nathan given	7,442
46	Isaiah Salvation of the Lord	7,262
47	Aaron	7,219
48	Charles free man	7,193
49	Thomas twin	7,187
50	Caleb dog; whole heart	7,154

United States · 2017 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.