The names of a generation

Popular boy names.

The most popular boy names in United States births in 2019.

Birth year

Boys · 2019

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Liam resolute protection	20,631
2	Noah rest, repose	19,178
3	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	13,967
4	William resolute protection	13,658
5	Elijah Yahweh is God	13,436
6	James supplanter	13,198
7	Benjamin son of the right hand	13,044
8	Lucas man from Lucania	12,483
9	Mason worker in stone	11,484
10	Alexander defending men	11,327
11	Ethan strong, firm	11,311
12	Jacob supplanter	10,797
13	Henry estate ruler	10,768
14	Michael who is like God?	10,619
15	Daniel God is my judge	10,592
16	Logan small hollow	10,571
17	Jackson son of Jack	10,176
18	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	9,884
19	Jack God is gracious	9,404
20	Aiden little and fiery	9,403
21	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	9,347
22	Samuel told by God	9,322
23	Matthew gift of God	9,277
24	Joseph Jehovah increases	9,179
25	Levi joined, attached	9,066
26	Mateo gift of God	9,022
27	David beloved	8,989
28	John God is gracious	8,863
29	Wyatt brave in war	8,836
30	Carter transporter of goods by cart	8,682
31	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	8,443
32	Luke man from Lucania	8,442
33	Grayson the son of the bailiff	8,311
34	Isaac laughter	8,231
35	Jayden	7,970
36	Theodore gift of God	7,896
37	Gabriel God is my strength	7,768
38	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	7,725
39	Dylan son of the sea	7,555
40	Leo lion	7,504
41	Lincoln	7,473
42	Jaxon	7,281
43	Asher fortunate, blessed, happy one	7,058
44	Christopher	7,022
45	Josiah God supports, heals	6,847
46	Andrew	6,815
47	Thomas twin	6,667
48	Joshua	6,631
49	Ezra help	6,552
50	Hudson Hugh's son	6,493

United States · 2019 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.