The names of a generation

Popular boy names.

The most popular boy names in United States births in 2020.

Birth year

Boys · 2020

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Liam resolute protection	19,865
2	Noah rest, repose	18,464
3	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	14,277
4	Elijah Yahweh is God	13,238
5	William resolute protection	12,676
6	James supplanter	12,390
7	Benjamin son of the right hand	12,264
8	Lucas man from Lucania	11,386
9	Henry estate ruler	10,793
10	Alexander defending men	10,268
11	Mason worker in stone	10,117
12	Michael who is like God?	9,833
13	Ethan strong, firm	9,556
14	Daniel God is my judge	9,530
15	Jacob supplanter	9,309
16	Logan small hollow	9,163
17	Jackson son of Jack	9,138
18	Levi joined, attached	9,098
19	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	9,029
20	Mateo gift of God	9,007
21	Jack God is gracious	8,945
22	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	8,669
23	Theodore gift of God	8,638
24	Aiden little and fiery	8,619
25	Samuel told by God	8,594
26	Joseph Jehovah increases	8,486
27	John God is gracious	8,265
28	David beloved	8,263
29	Wyatt brave in war	8,223
30	Matthew gift of God	8,142
31	Luke man from Lucania	7,784
32	Asher fortunate, blessed, happy one	7,698
33	Carter transporter of goods by cart	7,577
34	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	7,552
35	Grayson the son of the bailiff	7,487
36	Leo lion	7,229
37	Jayden	7,177
38	Gabriel God is my strength	7,172
39	Isaac laughter	7,155
40	Lincoln	7,061
41	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	7,037
42	Dylan son of the sea	6,857
43	Hudson Hugh's son	6,849
44	Ezra help	6,831
45	Thomas twin	6,452
46	Charles free man	6,249
47	Christopher	6,216
48	Jaxon	6,169
49	Josiah God supports, heals	6,164
50	Maverick independent, nonconformist	6,139

United States · 2020 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.