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 

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