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Top 100 Baby Names
If you have a baby on the way, we hope the following list of the
top 100 baby names (United States) will help you pick a good name for your new
bundle of joy. It can be one of the most difficult decisions when you're
expecting. Ideas for names are often coming at you from well-meaning family and
friends, and you can become overwhelmed pretty easily.
Of course, there is a virtually inexhaustible number of baby names - well beyond
the top 100 most popular - and you may want to go the opposite direction and
choose a unique name. If you do, it's a good idea to think carefully about the
potential names you're considering. After all, you don't want to saddle your
baby with a name that may cause him or her embarrassment or an inability to be
taken seriously later in life.
Many parents want to name their new babies based on the meaning of the names
under consideration. You'll find in the top 100 list below a column for the
meaning of each of the baby names. If you find yourself at a loss for a good
name, try picking based on meanings. It works surprisingly well! We get lots of
positive feedback from folks who are happy they chose a name on that basis.
Top 100 Male & Female Baby Names
| Rank |
Male names |
Meaning
(Origin) |
# of Births |
Female names |
Meaning (Origin) |
# of Births |
| 1 | Jacob |
Held by the heel (Hebrew) |
27,480 |
Emily |
Industrious (German) |
24,654 |
| 2 | Michael |
Who is like God (Hebrew) |
25,003 |
Emma |
Whole, universal (German) |
21,316 |
| 3 | Joshua |
Lord is salvation (Hebrew) |
23,778 |
Madison |
Son of Maud (English) |
20,363 |
| 4 | Matthew |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
22,458 |
Olivia |
Olive tree (Latin) |
15,851 |
| 5 | Ethan |
Strong (Hebrew) |
21,942 |
Hannah |
Grace of God (Hebrew) |
15,338 |
| 6 | Andrew |
Manly (Latin) |
21,386 |
Abigail |
Father's joy (Hebrew) |
15,206 |
| 7 | Daniel |
God is my judge (Hebrew) |
20,628 |
Isabella |
Consecrated to God (Italian) |
14,778 |
| 8 | William |
Resolute guardian (German) |
19,890 |
Ashley |
Ash tree meadow (English) |
14,194 |
| 9 | Joseph |
God gives (Hebrew) |
19,695 |
Samantha |
Listener of God (Aramaic) |
13,580 |
| 10 | Christopher |
Christ-bearer (Greek) |
19,400 |
Elizabeth |
God of Plenty (Hebrew) |
13,320 |
| 11 | Anthony |
Priceless (Latin) |
19,280 |
Alexis |
Helper of Man (Greek) |
13,285 |
| 12 | Ryan |
Small ruler (Celtic) |
19,269 |
Sarah |
Princess (Hebrew) |
12,483 |
| 13 | Nicholas |
Victorious people (Greek) |
18,226 |
Grace |
Grace (Latin) |
12,315 |
| 14 | David |
Beloved (Hebrew) |
18,014 |
Alyssa |
Logical, truth, noble (German) |
11,975 |
| 15 | Alexander |
Man's defender (Greek) |
17,634 |
Sophia |
Wisdom (Greek) |
10,748 |
| 16 | Tyler |
Brick or tile maker (English) |
17,214 |
Lauren |
Laurel-crowned (Latin) |
9,857 |
| 17 | James |
Supplanter (Hebrew) |
16,166 |
Brianna |
Strong (Celtic) |
9,641 |
| 18 | John |
God has given (Hebrew) |
16,133 |
Kayla |
Pure (Greek) |
9,640 |
| 19 | Dylan |
Sea (Welsh) |
14,671 |
Natalie |
Born on Christmas (French) |
9,574 |
| 20 | Nathan |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
14,407 |
Anna |
Gracious (Hebrew) |
9,343 |
| 21 | Jonathan |
God gives (Hebrew) |
14,096 |
Jessica |
God sees (Hebrew) |
9,337 |
| 22 | Brandon |
Sword (English) |
13,939 |
Taylor |
Tailor (English) |
9,210 |
| 23 | Samuel |
Asked of God (Hebrew) |
13,803 |
Chloe |
Blooming (Greek) |
8,606 |
| 24 | Christian |
Follower of Christ (English) |
13,637 |
Hailey |
Hero (Irish) |
8,564 |
| 25 | Benjamin |
Son of the right hand (Hebrew) |
13,567 |
Ava |
Like a bird (German) |
8,544 |
| 26 | Zachary |
Remembered by God (Hebrew) |
13,513 |
Jasmine |
Flower in the olive family
(Persian) |
8,355 |
| 27 | Logan |
Out of the little hollow (Celtic) |
13,005 |
Sydney |
From the city of St. Denis
(French) |
8,293 |
| 28 | Jose |
Joseph (Spanish) |
11,974 |
Victoria |
Victory (Latin) |
8,149 |
| 29 | Noah |
Quavering or tottering (Ancient) |
11,709 |
Ella |
Light (Greek) |
8,121 |
| 30 | Justin |
Just (Latin) |
11,699 |
Mia |
Mine (Italian) |
7,286 |
| 31 | Elijah |
Jehovah is God (Hebrew) |
11,481 |
Morgan |
From the sea (Welsh) |
7,205 |
| 32 | Gabriel |
God is my strength (Hebrew) |
11,365 |
Julia |
Youthful (Latin) |
7,054 |
| 33 | Caleb |
Bold, full of faith (Hebrew) |
11,138 |
Kaitlyn |
Pure (Irish) |
6,908 |
| 34 | Kevin |
Gentle and caring (Celtic) |
11,060 |
Rachel |
Sheep (Hebrew) |
6,767 |
| 35 | Austin |
Dignified, majestic (Latin) |
10,624 |
Katherine |
Pure (Greek) |
6,628 |
| 36 | Robert |
Fame (English) |
10,485 |
Megan |
Strong, able (English) |
6,621 |
| 37 | Thomas |
Twin (Hebrew) |
10,328 |
Alexandra |
Man's protector (Greek) |
6,529 |
| 38 | Connor |
Wolf lover (Irish) |
9,910 |
Jennifer |
White spirit (Welsh) |
6,457 |
| 39 | Evan |
Young warrior (Irish) |
9,853 |
Destiny |
Fate (Latin) |
6,406 |
| 40 | Aidan |
Fire (Celtic) |
9,708 |
Allison |
Noble, kind (English) |
5,802 |
| 41 | Jack |
God is gracious (Hebrew) |
9,458 |
Savannah |
Open plain (Spanish) |
5,722 |
| 42 | Luke |
Light (Latin) |
9,456 |
Haley |
Hay meadow (English) |
5,662 |
| 43 | Jordan |
Descending (Hebrew) |
9,374 |
Mackenzie |
Wise leader's child (Celtic) |
5,653 |
| 44 | Angel |
Angelic (Greek) |
9,362 |
Brooke |
Brook, stream (English) |
5,647 |
| 45 | Isaiah |
Salvation of the Lord (Hebrew) |
9,036 |
Maria |
Perfect one (Egyptian) |
5,633 |
| 46 | Isaac |
Laughing one (Hebrew) |
9,004 |
Nicole |
Victory of all (Greek) |
5,627 |
| 47 | Jason |
Healer (Greek) |
8,950 |
Makayla |
Unknown (American) |
5,576 |
| 48 | Jackson |
Son of Jack (English) |
8,835 |
Trinity |
Three in one (Latin) |
5,559 |
| 49 | Hunter |
Hunter (English) |
8,803 |
Kylie |
Beautiful (Celtic) |
5,497 |
| 50 | Cameron |
Bent nose (Scottish) |
8,759 |
Kaylee |
From Kay + Lee (American) |
5,383 |
| 51 | Gavin |
White hawk (Welsh) |
8,534 |
Paige |
Young, child (English) |
5,383 |
| 52 | Mason |
Stone worker (French) |
8,532 |
Lily |
Flower (Latin) |
5,317 |
| 53 | Aaron |
Exalted, held high (Hebrew) |
8,229 |
Faith |
Trust, faith (Latin) |
5,315 |
| 54 | Juan |
God gave (Spanish) |
8,021 |
Zoe |
Life (Greek) |
5,293 |
| 55 | Kyle |
Handsome (Celtic) |
7,705 |
Stephanie |
Crown (Greek) |
5,116 |
| 56 | Charles |
Manly, fully mature (French) |
7,507 |
Jenna |
Small bird, white spirit (Celtic) |
5,112 |
| 57 | Luis |
Famous in battle (Spanish) |
7,384 |
Andrea |
Courageous (Greek) |
4,986 |
| 58 | Adam |
Earth (Hebrew) |
7,339 |
Riley |
Valiant (Irish) |
4,918 |
| 59 | Brian |
Strong one (Celtic) |
7,219 |
Katelyn |
Pure beauty (Celtic) |
4,892 |
| 60 | Aiden |
Fiery (Irish) |
7,055 |
Angelina |
Angelic (Latin) |
4,796 |
| 61 | Eric |
Omnipotent, ruler of all (Old
Norse) |
7,029 |
Kimberly |
Ruler (English) |
4,782 |
| 62 | Jayden |
Green gem (English) |
6,833 |
Madeline |
One who is elevated (Hebrew) |
4,709 |
| 63 | Alex |
Protector of Man (Greek) |
6,701 |
Mary |
Perfect one (Hebrew) |
4,701 |
| 64 | Bryan |
Strong one (Celtic) |
6,655 |
Leah |
Weary one (Hebrew) |
4,673 |
| 65 | Sean |
Gracious gift of God (Irish) |
6,642 |
Lillian |
Unknown (Latin) |
4,661 |
| 66 | Owen |
Young fighter (Irish) |
6,633 |
Michelle |
Who is like God (French) |
4,656 |
| 67 | Lucas |
Light (Latin) |
6,617 |
Amanda |
Worthy of love (Latin) |
4,606 |
| 68 | Nathaniel |
Gift of God (Hebrew) |
6,544 |
Sara |
Princess (Hebrew) |
4,410 |
| 69 | Ian |
God is gracious (Scottish) |
6,401 |
Sofia |
Wisdom (Greek) |
4,398 |
| 70 | Jesus |
God will help (Hebrew) |
6,386 |
Jordan |
Descending, flowing down (Hebrew) |
4,397 |
| 71 | Carlos |
Manly, full grown (Spanish) |
6,164 |
Alexa |
Protector of mankind (Greek) |
4,366 |
| 72 | Adrian |
Dark (Latin) |
6,052 |
Rebecca |
Captivating, knotted cord
(Hebrew) |
4,364 |
| 73 | Diego |
Supplanter (Spanish) |
5,808 |
Gabrielle |
God is my strength (Hebrew) |
4,357 |
| 74 | Julian |
Youthful (Latin) |
5,582 |
Caroline |
Small, womanly (Latin) |
4,311 |
| 75 | Cole |
Victorious people (Greek) |
5,571 |
Vanessa |
Butterfly (Greek) |
4,293 |
| 76 | Ashton |
Town near Ash trees (German) |
5,368 |
Gabriella |
God is my strength (Hebrew) |
4,186 |
| 77 | Steven |
Crown, wreath (English) |
5,268 |
Avery |
Ruler of elves (Anglo-Saxon) |
4,000 |
| 78 | Jeremiah |
God's exalted (Hebrew) |
5,262 |
Marissa |
Of the sea (Latin) |
3,953 |
| 79 | Timothy |
Honoring God (Greek) |
5,135 |
Ariana |
Holy (Greek) |
3,936 |
| 80 | Chase |
Hunter (French) |
5,106 |
Audrey |
Noble strength (English) |
3,843 |
| 81 | Devin |
Poet (Celtic) |
5,098 |
Jada |
Wise (Hebrew) |
3,834 |
| 82 | Seth |
Appointed one (Hebrew) |
5,091 |
Autumn |
Autumn (Latin) |
3,802 |
| 83 | Jaden |
God has heard (Hebrew) |
5,081 |
Evelyn |
Lively, pleasant (Celtic) |
3,718 |
| 84 | Colin |
Dove (Scottish) |
5,074 |
Jocelyn |
Happy, joyful (Latin) |
3,703 |
| 85 | Cody |
Cushion (English) |
5,055 |
Maya |
Divine creative force (Hindu) |
3,687 |
| 86 | Landon |
Long hill (English) |
4,967 |
Arianna |
Holy (Greek) |
3,622 |
| 87 | Carter |
Cart driver (English) |
4,960 |
Isabel |
Consecrated to God (Spanish) |
3,585 |
| 88 | Hayden |
From the hedged valley (English) |
4,959 |
Amber |
Reddish-yellow jewel (Arabic) |
3,580 |
| 89 | Xavier |
Bright (Arabic) |
4,942 |
Melanie |
Black, dark (Greek) |
3,534 |
| 90 | Wyatt |
Little warrior, water (French) |
4,923 |
Diana |
Divine (Latin) |
3,515 |
| 91 | Dominic |
Belongs to God (Latin) |
4,807 |
Danielle |
God is my judge (Hebrew) |
3,467 |
| 92 | Richard |
Powerful, firm leader (German) |
4,780 |
Sierra |
Mountain range (Spanish) |
3,465 |
| 93 | Antonio |
Worthy of praise (Italian) |
4,766 |
Leslie |
Small meadow (English) |
3,461 |
| 94 | Jesse |
Wealthy (Hebrew) |
4,683 |
Aaliyah |
Highly exalted (Hebrew) |
3,426 |
| 95 | Blake |
Dark (English) |
4,642 |
Erin |
Peace (Celtic/Gaelic) |
3,326 |
| 96 | Sebastian |
Majestic, revered (Greek) |
4,463 |
Amelia |
Industrious, beloved (Latin) |
3,310 |
| 97 | Miguel |
Who is like God (Portuguese) |
4,458 |
Molly |
Bitter (Hebrew) |
3,304 |
| 98 | Jake |
Held by the heel (Hebrew) |
4,415 |
Claire |
Bright, clear (Latin) |
3,298 |
| 99 | Alejandro |
Defender of Man (Spanish) |
4,395 |
Bailey |
Able, bailiff (German) |
3,272 |
| 100 | Patrick |
Patrician, nobleman (Latin) |
4,356 |
Melissa |
Bee, honey (Greek) |
3,271 |
*Source: Social Security Administration for births that occurred in 2004 (United States only).
2005 name data will come out in May, 2006 and will be updated here, so bookmark
us and check back then.
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