The United States Top Baby Names, Revealed

When naming our little bundles, many parents search long and hard for the perfect name. Knowing what is trending can prove beneficial for parents. The top baby names lists will give you an idea of what is most popular right now, what names your child's classmates and friends will most likely have, and give ideas for the perfect name for your little one.

The Social Security List comes out every year with the most popular names, which is an excellent indicator of the names that will be popular in the coming year. However, BabyCenter also gives real-time updates with trending names based on parents registering their children. This list can help you figure out what is popular right now. Below, you can see the United States top baby names for 2023.

The United States Top Baby Names For Girls in 2023

1. Olivia

Olivia means "olive branch" and gives a sweet and kind air about it. It is an Old English name that derives from the male name Oliver. 

2. Emma

Emma is a sweet and feminine German name that has existed since the 1000s. Queen Emma of Normandy made the name famous during the Norman Conquest. 

However, she is not the only Emma to make this name popular. When Jane Austen wrote her novel, Emma, the world saw a spike in the popularity of this name as well. 

The meaning of Emma is "universal" and "whole." In the Modern era, Emma has been on the top 20 list since 1999. 

3. Amelia

Amelia has been a popular girl name for quite some time; however, it spiked to the top around 2013 and has been climbing since. One of the most famous Amelia's is Amelia Earhart, an Aviator who disappeared during her last flight. 

Amelia is of Hebrew origin and means "to work." 

4. Sophia

Sophia means "wisdom" and "wise." It is of Greek origin. Fun fact: the word Sophia means wisdom in Greek. Therefore, this is a name with a literal translation. 

Since 2006, Sophia has been on the charts as a popular girl's name. It also has a common variant, Sofia, that doesn't come far behind on the list. 

5. Charlotte

Charlotte is a feminine girl name that comes from France. It means "petite" or "free man." Initially, it became the female counterpart of the male name Charles. Charlotte sounds like royalty, mainly because it is a common name used for royal blood. This name has recently grown in popularity since the birth of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. 

However, there are more faces named Charlotte, including Charlotte Bronte. 

6. Ava

Ava is short and sweet and has been a popular name for quite some time. 

There are a few different origins and meanings of the name Ava. These include the Hebrew meaning "breath" or "life." The Persian means "sound" or "voice," and German means "island, "desire," or "water." Additionally, the Latin meaning of Ava is "bird."

7. Isabella

Isabella is a Hebrew name that comes from the Biblical name Elizabeth. It means "God is my oath." A Latin variation of Isabella is Isabel. 

8. Mia

Mia was originally thought of as a nickname until recently. The meaning of this name is "beloved" or "mine." Mia is thought to have originated from a word in Egyptian, which means "love." Additionally, Mia is a popular word in Spanish and Italian cultures and means "mine." 

Mia has gained traction on the top ten baby girl names list since 2009 and has continuously held its spot. 

9. Luna 

Luna is a sweet baby girl name that means "the moon." Its popularity isn't just in modern times; it was the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Luna has also been a surname Deluna or de Luna. Popular faces named Luna include Luna Blaise, Gertrude "Luna" Vachon, and Luna Pascual Yamaguchi. 

10. Evelyn

The meaning of Evelyn is "water" and "desired." It is a gender-neutral name used for both females and males. Evelyn's origins are Norman French. Additionally, the version Evelyn comes from the longer name Aveline. 

Top 50 Girl Names in the United States 2023

1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Amelia
4. Sophia
5. Charlotte
6. Ava
7. Isabella
8. Mia
9. Luna
10. Evelyn
11. Gianna
12. Lily
13. Aria
14. Aurora
15. Ellie
16. Harper
17. Mila
18. Sofia
19. Camila
20. Layla
21. Nova
22. Eliana
23. Ella
24. Violet
25. Hazel
26. Willow
27. Chloe
28. Ivy
29. Scarlett
30. Penelope
31. Eleanor
32. Elena
33. Avery
34. Nora
35. Abigail
36. Emily
37. Maya
38. Isla
39. Delilah
40. Naomi
41. Elizabeth
42. Grace
43. Zoey
44. Emilia
45. Riley
46. Zoe
47. Paisley
48. Athena
49. Leilani
50. Madison

The United States Top Baby Names for Boys in 2023

1. Noah

Noah is a Biblical name that has been climbing the top of the baby names chart for quite some time. It has slowly been climbing the top ten names since 2009.

Typically, when one hears Noah, they picture the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark. The meaning and origin of this name date back to this time. Noah is of Hebrew origin and means "rest" and "peace." This name is at play when God gives Noah and his family rest on the ark during the Great Flood. 

2. Liam

Liam has been top charting since 2013. Typically, Liam hovers over the top three spots. 

The meaning of Liam is "helmet of will" and "guardian." This name is of Irish heritage and was originally a nickname for William. Yet, with the strong meaning and sense of protection that the name Liam ignites, it stands well alone. 

3. Oliver

Coming in at third this year is Oliver. Oliver has a few different origin stories, including Latin, French, and Old Norse. The meaning of Oliver is "olive tree planter" and comes from the Latin origin. 

The name Oliver is a variant of Olivier and Aliefr and has existed since Medieval times. 

4. Elijah

Elijah was a prophet whose life is prevalent in 1 and 2 Kings. The name means "the Lord is my God" and is of Hebrew origin. 

While the popularity of the name Elijah has fluctuated throughout the Biblical, Middle Ages, and Protestant churches, it has begun rising recently in modern times. 

5. Mateo

Mateo is of Hebrew origin and means "gift of God." In English, the version of Mateo is Matthew. 

In Spanish-speaking cultures, Mateo is a very popular name. 

6. Lucas

Lucas was a surname for families who came from Lucania, Italy. This name is of Latin and Greek origin and means "from Lucania" and "man from Lucania." 

Lucas has been on the top-ranking list of baby names since 2018. Famous faces with the name Lucas include Lucas Till, Lucas Black, Lucas Hedges, and Lucas Grabeel. There are also famous Lucases in pop culture, including Lucas Scott from One Tree Hill and Lucas Gottesman from Pretty Little Liars. 

7. Levi

Gaining popularity in the 1940s with the rise of the Levi jeans brand, this name has been around for quite some time. The origin of Levi dates back to Biblical times. Levi was one of Jacob's sons, whose name was changed to Israel. 

The name Levi means "united" or "joined" and is of Hebrew origin. 

8. Leo

Leo is a common nickname but has grown in popularity as a first name. 

The meaning of Leo is "lion" and gives the sense of a strong and fierce protector. Leo has Latin origin and came from Eastern Europe. 

9. Ezra

Ezra is a Biblical name that dates back to the Old Testament and has Hebrew origin. 

The meaning of Ezra is "help" and elicits the symbolism of the helper, with possible roots in the name Azaryahu, which means "Yahweh helps." This makes sense considering the origin of the name Ezra comes from the prophet in the Bible, Ezra, who also wrote the Biblical book by the same name. 

10. Luca

Luca is a variant of Lucas and means "person from Luciana, Italy." However, Luca is a sweeter-sounding name for a baby. Unlike Lucas, it is often used as a gender-neutral name. 

The name Luca shot to the top of the list relatively quickly, only ranking at 67 in 2020. Famous faces with the name Luca include Luca della Robbia and Luca Kaszas. 

Top 50 Names for Boys in 2023 

1. Noah
2. Liam
3. Oliver
4. Elijah
5. Mateo
6. Lucas
7. Levi
8. Leo
9. Ezra
10. Luca
11. Asher 
12. James
13. Ethan
14. Sebastian
15. Henry
16. Muhammad
17. Hudson
18. Maverick
19. Benjamin
20. Theo
21. Kai
22. Jackson
23. Michael
24. Daniel
25. Aiden
26. Gabriel
27. Josiah
28. Mason
29. Jack
30. Elias
31. Grayson
32. Alexander
33. Luke
34. Julian
35. Jayden
36. David
37. Logan
38. Theodore
39. Wyatt
40. Carter 
41. Samuel
42. Owen
43. William
44. Waylon
45. Ezekiel
46. Miles
47. Matthew 
48. Isaiah
49. Jacob
50. Santiago