The names of a generation

Popular boy names.

The most popular boy names in United States births in 2022.

Birth year

Boys · 2022

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Liam resolute protection	20,579
2	Noah rest, repose	18,758
3	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	15,176
4	James supplanter	12,119
5	Elijah Yahweh is God	12,094
6	William resolute protection	11,356
7	Henry estate ruler	11,272
8	Lucas man from Lucania	10,973
9	Benjamin son of the right hand	10,912
10	Theodore gift of God	10,824
11	Mateo gift of God	10,397
12	Levi joined, attached	9,869
13	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	9,403
14	Daniel God is my judge	9,121
15	Jack God is gracious	8,936
16	Michael who is like God?	8,895
17	Alexander defending men	8,757
18	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	8,589
19	Samuel told by God	8,427
20	Asher fortunate, blessed, happy one	8,418
21	Ethan strong, firm	8,312
22	Leo lion	8,293
23	Jackson son of Jack	8,120
24	Mason worker in stone	8,051
25	Ezra help	8,023
26	John God is gracious	8,001
27	Hudson Hugh's son	7,922
28	Luca man from Lucania	7,855
29	Aiden little and fiery	7,852
30	Joseph Jehovah increases	7,839
31	David beloved	7,829
32	Jacob supplanter	7,667
33	Logan small hollow	7,614
34	Luke man from Lucania	7,393
35	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	7,305
36	Gabriel God is my strength	7,257
37	Grayson the son of the bailiff	7,197
38	Wyatt brave in war	7,184
39	Matthew gift of God	7,077
40	Maverick independent, nonconformist	7,049
41	Isaac laughter	6,752
42	Dylan son of the sea	6,745
43	Elias Yahweh is God	6,730
44	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	6,607
45	Thomas twin	6,512
46	Jayden	6,500
47	Carter transporter of goods by cart	6,361
48	Ezekiel God strengthens	6,053
49	Santiago Saint James	6,036
50	Charles free man	5,934

United States · 2022 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.