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The most popular baby names in United States births in 2023.

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Girls · 2023

All girls names ↗

US rank	Name	Recorded births	Save name
1	Olivia olive tree	15,329
2	Emma universal	13,590
3	Charlotte free man	12,638
4	Amelia work	12,365
5	Sophia wisdom	11,999
6	Mia drop of the sea	11,404
7	Isabella pledged to God	10,871
8	Ava life; bird; water, island	9,737
9	Evelyn desired; or water, island	9,121
10	Luna moon	7,853
11	Harper harp player	7,799
12	Sofia wisdom	7,665
13	Camila young ceremonial attendant	7,581
14	Eleanor Uncertain; from Aliénor	6,765
15	Elizabeth pledged to God	6,616
16	Violet purple	6,370
17	Scarlett scarlet, red	6,318
18	Hazel the hazelnut tree	6,193
19	Emily rival	6,177
20	Lily lily	6,176
21	Gianna God is gracious	6,146
22	Aurora dawn	6,081
23	Penelope Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain	6,068
24	Nora honor or meaning unknown	6,027
25	Aria air; song or melody; lion	6,024
26	Chloe young green shoot	5,997
27	Ellie Depends on the longer name; often a short fo…	5,972
28	Mila gracious; dear	5,920
29	Avery ruler of the elves	5,879
30	Layla night	5,703
31	Abigail my father is joyful	5,687
32	Ella all (Germanic); other meanings depend on the…	5,670
33	Isla island	5,386
34	Eliana my God has answered; sun	5,357
35	Nova new	5,282
36	Zoe life	5,190
37	Madison Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively …	5,179
38	Ivy ivy plant	5,060
39	Grace grace; favor	4,908
40	Lucy light	4,884
41	Willow willow tree	4,765
42	Emilia rival	4,687
43	Riley rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin…	4,643
44	Naomi pleasantness (Hebrew); Japanese meaning depe…	4,502
45	Victoria victory	4,454
46	Stella star	4,371
47	Elena bright, shining light	4,276
48	Hannah grace	4,127
49	Maya illusion or magic (Sanskrit); other meanings…	4,092
50	Valentina strength, health	4,090

Boys · 2023

All boys names ↗

US rank	Name	Recorded births	Save name
1	Liam resolute protection	20,904
2	Noah rest, repose	19,116
3	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	14,792
4	James supplanter	11,739
5	Elijah Yahweh is God	11,523
6	Mateo gift of God	11,293
7	Theodore gift of God	11,093
8	Henry estate ruler	10,996
9	Lucas man from Lucania	10,890
10	William resolute protection	10,673
11	Benjamin son of the right hand	10,224
12	Levi joined, attached	9,399
13	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	8,892
14	Jack God is gracious	8,715
15	Ezra help	8,488
16	Michael who is like God?	8,430
17	Daniel God is my judge	8,402
18	Leo lion	8,160
19	Samuel told by God	8,038
20	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	8,015
21	Hudson Hugh's son	7,957
22	Alexander defending men	7,918
23	Asher fortunate, blessed, happy one	7,897
24	Ethan strong, firm	7,810
25	Luca man from Lucania	7,810
26	John God is gracious	7,804
27	David beloved	7,420
28	Jackson son of Jack	7,334
29	Joseph Jehovah increases	7,279
30	Mason worker in stone	7,259
31	Luke man from Lucania	7,251
32	Matthew gift of God	7,234
33	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	7,097
34	Dylan son of the sea	7,074
35	Jacob supplanter	7,015
36	Elias Yahweh is God	7,006
37	Maverick independent, nonconformist	6,990
38	Gabriel God is my strength	6,786
39	Logan small hollow	6,706
40	Aiden little and fiery	6,701
41	Thomas twin	6,625
42	Isaac laughter	6,621
43	Miles Uncertain; proposed meanings include soldier…	6,589
44	Grayson the son of the bailiff	6,471
45	Santiago Saint James	6,358
46	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	6,277
47	Wyatt brave in war	6,273
48	Carter transporter of goods by cart	5,878
49	Jayden	5,645
50	Ezekiel God strengthens	5,611

United States · 2023 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.