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The most popular baby names in United States births in 2024.

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Girls · 2024

All girls names ↗

US rank	Name	Recorded births	Save name
1	Olivia olive tree	14,772
2	Emma universal	13,524
3	Amelia work	12,786
4	Charlotte free man	12,597
5	Mia drop of the sea	12,149
6	Sophia wisdom	12,126
7	Isabella pledged to God	10,810
8	Evelyn desired; or water, island	9,146
9	Ava life; bird; water, island	8,700
10	Sofia wisdom	8,113
11	Camila young ceremonial attendant	7,625
12	Harper harp player	7,394
13	Luna moon	7,164
14	Eleanor Uncertain; from Aliénor	7,147
15	Violet purple	6,986
16	Aurora dawn	6,955
17	Elizabeth pledged to God	6,924
18	Eliana my God has answered; sun	6,447
19	Hazel the hazelnut tree	6,432
20	Chloe young green shoot	6,406
21	Ellie Depends on the longer name; often a short fo…	6,317
22	Nora honor or meaning unknown	6,148
23	Gianna God is gracious	6,131
24	Lily lily	6,121
25	Emily rival	5,984
26	Aria air; song or melody; lion	5,956
27	Scarlett scarlet, red	5,912
28	Penelope Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain	5,760
29	Zoe life	5,733
30	Ella all (Germanic); other meanings depend on the…	5,715
31	Avery ruler of the elves	5,658
32	Abigail my father is joyful	5,535
33	Mila gracious; dear	5,484
34	Lucy light	5,425
35	Isla island	5,382
36	Ivy ivy plant	5,343
37	Layla night	5,325
38	Lainey bright shining light	5,156
39	Nova new	5,072
40	Grace grace; favor	5,033
41	Willow willow tree	4,672
42	Riley rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin…	4,657
43	Emilia rival	4,649
44	Naomi pleasantness (Hebrew); Japanese meaning depe…	4,621
45	Madison Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively …	4,581
46	Elena bright, shining light	4,577
47	Valentina strength, health	4,456
48	Victoria victory	4,281
49	Stella star	4,274
50	Delilah delicate	4,254

Boys · 2024

All boys names ↗

US rank	Name	Recorded births	Save name
1	Liam resolute protection	22,252
2	Noah rest, repose	20,409
3	Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree	15,396
4	Theodore gift of God	12,069
5	James supplanter	11,856
6	Henry estate ruler	11,596
7	Mateo gift of God	11,349
8	Elijah Yahweh is God	11,238
9	Lucas man from Lucania	10,743
10	William resolute protection	10,647
11	Benjamin son of the right hand	9,865
12	Levi joined, attached	9,555
13	Ezra help	8,822
14	Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…	8,593
15	Jack God is gracious	8,472
16	Daniel God is my judge	8,426
17	Samuel told by God	8,355
18	Michael who is like God?	8,229
19	Ethan strong, firm	8,201
20	Asher fortunate, blessed, happy one	8,159
21	John God is gracious	8,087
22	Hudson Hugh's son	8,015
23	Luca man from Lucania	7,991
24	Leo lion	7,823
25	Elias Yahweh is God	7,684
26	Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…	7,599
27	Alexander defending men	7,547
28	Dylan son of the sea	7,487
29	Santiago Saint James	7,434
30	Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…	7,390
31	David beloved	7,369
32	Joseph Jehovah increases	7,261
33	Matthew gift of God	7,107
34	Luke man from Lucania	7,062
35	Jackson son of Jack	6,899
36	Maverick independent, nonconformist	6,635
37	Miles Uncertain; proposed meanings include soldier…	6,634
38	Wyatt brave in war	6,605
39	Thomas twin	6,596
40	Jacob supplanter	6,541
41	Isaac laughter	6,529
42	Mason worker in stone	6,492
43	Gabriel God is my strength	6,410
44	Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…	6,353
45	Logan small hollow	6,297
46	Carter transporter of goods by cart	6,289
47	Aiden little and fiery	6,262
48	Grayson the son of the bailiff	6,232
49	Caleb dog; whole heart	5,795
50	Cooper barrel maker	5,715

United States · 2024 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.