Noah, Liam, and Oliver topped the list of popular boy names, while Olivia, Amelia, and Emma were the favorites for girls, according to new research from BabyCenter.
In a news release on Monday, BabyCenter announced that Noah retained its status as the most popular name for boys, followed by Liam and Oliver. For girls, Olivia was the leading name, with Amelia and Emma close behind. The report noted a growing trend for boy names starting with “E” and girl names ending in “-lee” or “-lyn.”
Emrys made its debut in BabyCenter’s top 1,000 boys’ names, landing at No. 954. Other boy names starting with “E,” such as Emir, Enrique, Edgar, and Eliel, also saw significant rises in the rankings. Additionally, Easton and Everett returned to the Top 100 list at No. 92 and No. 93, respectively.
For girls, the Top 100 names now include rising favorites like Evelyn, Brooklyn, and Madelyn, along with other new entries such as Adalee, Avalynn, Lakelyn, Rosalee, and Maelynn. These names jumped several hundred spots to join the top 1,000 girl names in the U.S. for the first time.
Overview of the Top Baby Names in 2024
The overall list of the most popular names for boys and girls in 2024 showed similarities to 2023, with only a few changes. The top seven boy names remained unchanged, while the bottom three saw some shifts: Ezra rose to No. 8, Asher moved up to No. 9, Leo fell to No. 10, and Luca dropped off the list.
In the girls’ names category, Amelia climbed to No. 3, pushing Emma down to No. 4. Sophia and Charlotte held steady at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, while Isabella and Ava swapped places, ranking No. 6 and No. 7. Mia landed at No. 8, and Ellie made the biggest leap, rising from No. 15 to No. 9. Finally, Luna dropped one spot to No. 10.
Top 10 Most Popular Girl Names
Olivia
Amelia
Emma
Sophia
Charlotte
Isabella
Ava
Mia
Ellie
Luna
Top 10 Most Popular Boy Names
Noah
Liam
Oliver
Elijah
Mateo
Lucas
Levi
Ezra
Asher
Leo
Names Influenced by Pop Culture and Events
The research highlighted an increase in French names, likely inspired by the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as names linked to prominent figures in the WNBA and Super Bowl. Additionally, names from popular movies and TV shows, including “Inside Out,” “Ripley,” and “The Bear,” gained traction, alongside those inspired by celestial events like the total solar eclipse.
Names Inspired by French Culture, Sports, and Entertainment
Boys
Raphael
Louis
Louise
Beaux
Remi
Gustavo
Orion
Girls
Elodie
Arlette
Jolie
Caitlin
Kamilla
A’ja
Eclipse
Sol
Declining Name Trends
Conversely, some names have fallen out of favor, including Drake, Justin, and Stanley. Notably, Sarah dropped from the top 100 girls’ names after 60 years. Other traditional favorites that have disappeared from the top 100 include Kayden, Dominic, and Aaron for boys, and Eva and Jasmine for girls.
BabyCenter’s findings are based on data from over 500,000 babies born in 2024 to parents registered on the BabyCenter site and mobile app. The company has been publishing baby name reports since 2004.
Robin Hilmantel, Senior Director of Editorial Strategy and Growth at BabyCenter, stated, “BabyCenter has a community of millions of parents, many of whom choose to self-report their baby’s name when they’re born. For two decades, this has given us unique insight into baby name trends as they happen in real-time. Our proprietary data set allows us to reliably share the top baby names months before the Social Security Administration releases its data each year.”
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