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Most-given US names, 2024

The ten most common names given to babies born in the United States in 2024, from Social Security Administration records.

Girls

  1. 1 Olivia 14,718
  2. 2 Emma 13,485
  3. 3 Amelia 12,740
  4. 4 Charlotte 12,552
  5. 5 Mia 12,113
  6. 6 Sophia 12,088
  7. 7 Isabella 10,770
  8. 8 Evelyn 9,116
  9. 9 Ava 8,662
  10. 10 Sofia 8,094

Boys

  1. 1 Liam 22,164
  2. 2 Noah 20,337
  3. 3 Oliver 15,343
  4. 4 Theodore 12,011
  5. 5 James 11,793
  6. 6 Henry 11,547
  7. 7 Mateo 11,302
  8. 8 Elijah 11,171
  9. 9 Lucas 10,703
  10. 10 William 10,596

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How do I choose a baby name?

Start with what matters most to you: meaning, family or cultural heritage, and how the name sounds with your surname. Browse the lists by origin, read the meaning and pronunciation of each name, and shortlist a few. Saying the full name aloud helps.

What were the most common baby names in 2024?

According to US Social Security Administration data for 2024, the most-given names were Olivia, Emma, Amelia for girls and Liam, Noah, Oliver for boys.

What is the difference between a name’s origin and its meaning?

The origin is the language or culture a name comes from, such as Hebrew, Latin or Japanese. The meaning is what the name translates to in that language. Noah, for example, is Hebrew and means "rest" or "comfort".

How many names does BabyName.cc have?

2,000+ names from 49 origins, plus 29 lists by origin and theme. Each name page gives the meaning, pronunciation, variant spellings, similar names and middle name ideas.

Can I browse names by origin?

Yes. There are lists for English, Hebrew, Modern American, Greek, Latin and more, and every name page links to the list for its origin.

What are unisex names?

Unisex or gender-neutral names are used for children of any gender, such as Avery, Riley and Jordan. Every name on the site is tagged boy, girl or unisex.