Popular Baby Names from the 2010s
The most popular baby names of the 2010s, ranked by number of births recorded by the Social Security Administration.
Girl Names of the 2010s
- 1.Emma
Germanic · Whole and universal, complete in spirit
195,070 births - 2.Olivia
Latin · Peaceful olive tree, symbol of wisdom and grace
184,561 births - 3.Sophia
Greek · Wisdom and grace, enlightened spirit
181,174 births - 4.Isabella
Hebrew / Spanish · Devoted to God with beautiful, radiant strength
170,605 births - 5.Ava
Latin / Germanic · Life-giving and graceful, strength with gentleness
155,879 births - 6.Mia
Scandinavian / Hebrew · Beloved mine, mine treasure, cherished one
129,110 births - 7.Abigail
Hebrew · Father's joy, source of delight and wisdom
118,734 births - 8.Emily
Latin · Graceful strength, industrious and eternally striving
117,646 births - 9.Charlotte
French · Free and joyful woman, strong and spirited
102,488 births - 10.Madison
Modern English (surname-to-given name) · Gift of the good and wise, modern strength
98,438 births - 11.Elizabeth
Hebrew · God's promise of abundance and devoted love
94,103 births - 12.Amelia
Latin / Germanic · Industrious and graceful, striving with purpose
93,850 births - 13.Evelyn
English · Desired one, light and graceful beauty
86,972 births - 14.Ella
Old English / Old German · Luminous maiden, radiant light and grace
85,922 births - 15.Chloe
Greek · Green shoot of spring, blooming and fertile
85,316 births - 16.Harper
English · One who plays the harp with artistry and soul
85,193 births - 17.Avery
English · Wise counselor, ruler of elves and grace
82,921 births - 18.Sofia
Greek · Wisdom and graceful intelligence, enlightened spirit
82,402 births - 19.Grace
Latin · Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness
73,058 births - 20.Addison
Old English · Child of Adam, noble and grounded
71,021 births - 21.Victoria
Latin · Victory and triumph, strength through conquest
71,017 births - 22.Lily
Latin · Purity, grace, and beauty of the flowering lily
68,316 births - 23.Natalie
Latin · Born at Christmas, blessed with joy and renewal
68,142 births - 24.Aubrey
French / Germanic · Wise elf, magical and noble in spirit
65,935 births - 25.Zoey
Greek · Life's vibrant spark and eternal energy
64,974 births - 26.Lillian
Latin · Pure and innocent as a lily
64,960 births - 27.Hannah
Hebrew · Grace and compassion, deeply cherished
64,506 births - 28.Layla
Arabic · Dark beauty, night; one born at twilight
63,242 births - 29.Brooklyn
English / Dutch · Water and broken land; strong, independent spirit
60,337 births - 30.Scarlett
Middle English / Latin · Vibrant crimson strength and boldness
58,287 births - 31.Zoe
Greek · Vibrant life force, eternal joy and vitality
58,094 births - 32.Camila
Latin · Graceful attendant, noble and steadfast soul
57,896 births - 33.Samantha
Hebrew / Greek · God has heard; a listener and cherished soul
56,929 births - 34.Riley
Irish / Old English · Spirited and valiant, joyful courage
56,150 births - 35.Leah
Hebrew · Weary and graceful, tender strength
56,044 births - 36.Aria
Italian / Hebrew · A melody of grace and spirited expression
52,264 births - 37.Savannah
Spanish / Native American · Open grassland of beauty and freedom
51,869 births - 38.Audrey
Old English · Noble strength with gentle grace and beauty
51,616 births - 39.Anna
Hebrew · Graceful favor and cherished blessing
51,326 births - 40.Allison
English, from Old Germanic · Noble-hearted and bright defender of truth
49,003 births - 41.Gabriella
Hebrew · God's strength and divine power within
48,132 births - 42.Hailey
Old English · From the hay meadow, serene and grounded
47,751 births - 43.Claire
Latin / French · Bright and luminous, clear as light
47,728 births - 44.Penelope
Greek · Faithful weaver of dreams and devotion
47,614 births - 45.Aaliyah
Arabic · Exalted, rising high with noble spirit
46,734 births - 46.Sarah
Hebrew · Princess, a woman of dignity and grace
46,657 births - 47.Nevaeh
Modern American · Heaven spelled backwards, a heavenly gift
45,048 births - 48.Kaylee
Modern American · Pure joy and graceful spirit combined
44,629 births - 49.Stella
Latin · Star—a shining light guiding the way
44,225 births - 50.Mila
Slavic · Gracious and dear, a miracle of kindness
44,114 births - 51.Nora
Irish Gaelic / Latin · Light and honor, radiance of the strong
44,076 births - 52.Ellie
Greek · Bright torch of hope, noble and radiant
43,240 births - 53.Bella
Italian / Latin · Beautiful and graceful, radiant light
43,218 births - 54.Lucy
Latin · Radiant light, luminous and pure-hearted
42,024 births - 55.Alexa
Greek · Defender of humanity, strong and protective
41,999 births - 56.Arianna
Greek · Most holy, most pure; radiant and graceful
41,814 births - 57.Violet
Latin · Delicate flower of modest virtue and quiet beauty
41,581 births - 58.Ariana
Persian / Greek · Very holy and pure, silver as the dawn
41,342 births - 59.Genesis
Greek · Beginning, source of life and new possibilities
40,524 births - 60.Alexis
Greek · Defender and helper of mankind, protective strength
40,416 births - 61.Eleanor
Greek / Old French · Shining light and noble compassion, a radiant soul
40,129 births - 62.Maya
Sanskrit / Hebrew · Illusion and wonder, or cherished beloved
39,769 births - 63.Caroline
Latin · Strong and beautiful, free spirited woman
39,633 births - 64.Peyton
Old English · From the warrior's estate, noble legacy
39,623 births - 65.Skylar
Modern American · Boundless as the sky, free and limitless
39,436 births - 66.Madelyn
English · Tower of strength and noble grace
39,199 births - 67.Serenity
Latin · Peaceful tranquility and calm grace
38,921 births - 68.Kennedy
Irish Gaelic · Descendant of the helmeted chief, strong and noble
38,593 births - 69.Taylor
Old English / Old French · Skilled tailor, precision and artful craftsmanship
38,221 births - 70.Alyssa
Germanic / Old English · Noble spirit with graceful inner light
37,935 births - 71.Autumn
Latin / Modern American · Season of warm beauty and change, eternal renewal
37,701 births - 72.Paisley
Scottish / Old English · Ornate and artistic, creative beauty
37,582 births - 73.Ashley
Old English · Ash tree meadow, natural grace and peaceful strength
37,237 births - 74.Brianna
Irish Gaelic · Strong, noble spirit with gentle grace
36,917 births - 75.Sadie
Hebrew · Princess with grace and dignity
36,582 births - 76.Naomi
Hebrew · Pleasantness and divine sweetness, my joy
36,194 births - 77.Kylie
Australian Aboriginal / Boomerang · Graceful and curved like a returning boomerang
36,120 births - 78.Julia
Latin · Youthful and eternally young at heart
35,909 births - 79.Sophie
Greek · Wisdom and enlightened understanding
35,675 births - 80.Mackenzie
Scottish Gaelic · Child of the wise leader and fair one
35,289 births - 81.Eva
Hebrew / Latin · Living and breathing, giver of life
35,216 births - 82.Gianna
Hebrew / Italian · God's gracious gift of joy
34,665 births - 83.Luna
Latin / Spanish · The moon, luminous and mysterious
34,179 births - 84.Katherine
Greek · Pure and clear, eternally blessed
34,144 births - 85.Hazel
English · Wisdom and grace from the hazel tree
33,919 births - 86.Khloe
Greek · Blooming with greenery and fresh vitality
33,835 births - 87.Ruby
Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured
33,467 births - 88.Piper
Old English · Joyful musician with creative spirit, one who plays
33,092 births - 89.Melanie
Greek · Dark-haired beauty with gentle depth
33,086 births - 90.Lydia
Greek · Noble woman from Lydia, graceful and regal
32,730 births - 91.Aubree
French/Germanic, modern variant of Aubrey · Blessed elf with joyful, radiant grace
32,655 births - 92.Madeline
Hebrew / French · Of Magdala—noble, elevated, and worthy of honor
32,375 births - 93.Aurora
Latin / Roman Mythology · Dawn's first light, new beginnings eternally
32,160 births - 94.Faith
Latin · Complete trust and confident belief
31,987 births - 95.Alexandra
Greek · Defender of humanity with noble strength
30,971 births - 96.Alice
Germanic · Noble and truthful; bright with integrity
30,636 births - 97.Kayla
Modern American / Irish · Strong and graceful, joyful warrior spirit
30,289 births - 98.Jasmine
Persian · Fragrant flower of grace and nobility
29,393 births - 99.Maria
Hebrew / Latin · Star of the sea; beloved and nurturing
28,974 births - 100.Annabelle
Hebrew / Latin · Grace and favor united with beauty
28,951 births
Boy Names of the 2010s
- 1.Noah
Hebrew · Rest, comfort, and new beginnings after the storm
183,378 births - 2.Liam
Irish Gaelic · Resolute protector, steadfast will and brave heart
174,017 births - 3.Jacob
Hebrew · Held by God with quiet determination
163,321 births - 4.William
Germanic (Old German) · Resolute protector; steadfast guardian with iron will
159,981 births - 5.Mason
Old English · Skilled craftsman, builder of strong foundations
157,911 births - 6.Ethan
Hebrew · Strong and firm, solid as a rock
149,111 births - 7.Michael
Hebrew · Who is like God; divine protector and strength
145,220 births - 8.Alexander
Greek · Defender of humanity, strength with noble purpose
142,161 births - 9.James
Hebrew · Supplanter; he who follows with gracious strength
139,689 births - 10.Elijah
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh; prophet and spiritual strength
137,147 births - 11.Benjamin
Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favored and strong
134,509 births - 12.Daniel
Hebrew · God is my judge, a name of faith and divine wisdom
133,952 births - 13.Aiden
Irish Gaelic · Little fire of joy and warmth
129,675 births - 14.Logan
Scottish Gaelic · Small hollow in the landscape, serene and grounded
126,850 births - 15.Jayden
Modern American · Grateful and heard by God
126,104 births - 16.Matthew
Hebrew · Gift of God, a blessing bestowed with grace
125,101 births - 17.Lucas
Latin · Light-bringer from Lucania, illuminating the way
118,661 births - 18.David
Hebrew · Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace
116,740 births - 19.Jackson
English · Son of Jack, son of the gracious one
116,264 births - 20.Joseph
Hebrew · God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth
115,722 births - 21.Anthony
Latin · Priceless and beyond measure, a treasure of character
112,151 births - 22.Samuel
Hebrew · God has heard, divinely answered prayer
108,128 births - 23.Joshua
Hebrew · God is salvation, a deliverer and guide
106,273 births - 24.Gabriel
Hebrew · God's messenger of strength and divine power
105,621 births - 25.Andrew
Greek · Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit
105,086 births - 26.John
Hebrew · God's gracious gift; divine mercy and light
102,800 births - 27.Christopher
Greek · Bearer of Christ, a protector and guide with divine purpose
102,156 births - 28.Oliver
Latin · Peaceful and compassionate olive tree
98,160 births - 29.Dylan
Welsh · Great tide, strength and sea's mystery
96,354 births - 30.Carter
Old English · One who drives carts, strong and capable
95,261 births - 31.Isaac
Hebrew · Laughter and joy, a child of promise
94,574 births - 32.Luke
Latin / Greek · Light-bringer with clarity and warmth
93,274 births - 33.Henry
Old Germanic · Estate ruler with noble heritage and strength
92,585 births - 34.Owen
Welsh · Young warrior, noble and youthful spirit
91,098 births - 35.Ryan
Irish Gaelic · Royalty and strength of the regal kind
91,006 births - 36.Nathan
Hebrew · God gave; a blessing bestowed with purpose
88,034 births - 37.Wyatt
Old English · Brave in battle, courageous and bold
87,745 births - 38.Caleb
Hebrew · Devotion and whole heart, wholehearted faith
86,734 births - 39.Sebastian
Latin / Greek · Venerable and revered, one worthy of respect
86,688 births - 40.Jack
Hebrew / English · God's grace shining through, strong and spirited
85,695 births - 41.Christian
Latin · Follower of Christ, anointed and beloved
84,198 births - 42.Jonathan
Hebrew · God's gracious gift, beloved and divinely blessed
79,888 births - 43.Julian
Latin · Youthful and eternally vibrant spirit
79,530 births - 44.Landon
Old English · From the long hill, steadfast and enduring
79,325 births - 45.Levi
Hebrew · Joined in unity—a bond of love and connection
78,001 births - 46.Isaiah
Hebrew · God's salvation and divine deliverance
76,320 births - 47.Hunter
Old English · Courageous seeker with keen perception
74,919 births - 48.Aaron
Hebrew · Mountain of strength, exalted and enlightened
70,488 births - 49.Thomas
Aramaic · Twin, a name of deep connection and spiritual resonance
70,027 births - 50.Charles
Germanic (Old German) · Free man; strong and independent spirit
70,024 births - 51.Eli
Hebrew · Ascended one, called by the divine
69,900 births - 52.Jaxon
Hebrew / Modern American · God's gracious son and heir
69,196 births - 53.Connor
Irish Gaelic · Lover of hounds, noble companion of strength
68,270 births - 54.Jeremiah
Hebrew · God will uplift and exalt, divine mercy raised high
66,818 births - 55.Nicholas
Greek · People's victory and noble triumph
66,811 births - 56.Grayson
English · Son of the gray-haired one; steady and wise
66,408 births - 57.Cameron
Scottish Gaelic · Crooked stream that bends with courage
66,206 births - 58.Brayden
Modern American (Old English roots) · Broad valley, open landscape of possibility
66,017 births - 59.Adrian
Latin · From the Adriatic, rich with ancient grace
65,986 births - 60.Evan
Welsh · Young warrior filled with strength and courage
64,762 births - 61.Jordan
Hebrew · One who flows downward with grace and clarity
64,530 births - 62.Josiah
Hebrew · God's healing light and strength
63,132 births - 63.Angel
Greek / Latin · Divine messenger of love and protection
62,959 births - 64.Robert
Germanic (Old German) · Bright fame; shining with renown and honor
62,654 births - 65.Gavin
Scottish / Cymric · White hawk, noble and watchful
62,331 births - 66.Tyler
English · Builder of roofs, skilled and constructive maker
59,369 births - 67.Austin
Latin · Majestic and dignified, great and worthy
59,130 births - 68.Colton
Old English · From the coal town, dark and steadfast
58,468 births - 69.Jose
Hebrew · God will increase; blessed and abundant
55,186 births - 70.Dominic
Latin · Belonging to the Lord, blessed and devoted
55,174 births - 71.Brandon
Old English · Sword-like and fiery, a proud warrior's strength
54,128 births - 72.Ian
Scottish Gaelic · Gracious gift from God's favor
52,475 births - 73.Lincoln
Old English · Settlement by the lake where flax grows strong
52,017 births - 74.Hudson
Old English · Son of the explorer and trailblazer
51,463 births - 75.Kevin
Irish Gaelic · Gentle and kind-hearted, noble of spirit
51,318 births - 76.Zachary
Hebrew · God remembers with infinite love and care
51,146 births - 77.Adam
Hebrew · Of the earth; humanity's first and beloved
50,704 births - 78.Jason
Greek · Healer and protector, one who mends all wounds
50,605 births - 79.Mateo
Hebrew / Spanish · Gift of God, divine blessing and grace
50,604 births - 80.Chase
Old French · To pursue with purpose and spirited determination
50,350 births - 81.Nolan
Irish Gaelic · Noble descendant, celebrated and distinguished
50,045 births - 82.Ayden
Irish / Old English · Little fire, bright and spirited
49,636 births - 83.Cooper
Old English · Keeper of wooden vessels, skilled and trustworthy
49,273 births - 84.Parker
English · Keeper of the park, guardian of green spaces
49,234 births - 85.Xavier
Basque / Arabic · New house, new beginning of brightness and hope
48,739 births - 86.Asher
Hebrew · Blessed and happy, one who brings joy
48,557 births - 87.Carson
Scottish / Old English · Son of the marsh dweller, free spirit
48,026 births - 88.Jace
Modern coinage / Hebrew · Healer with compassion and quiet strength
47,476 births - 89.Easton
English · East-facing settlement, new dawn and beginnings
46,805 births - 90.Justin
Latin · Just and righteous, fair and true
45,603 births - 91.Leo
Latin · Brave lion, courageous and strong
44,706 births - 92.Bentley
Old English · From the meadow of bent grass and reeds
43,956 births - 93.Jaxson
Modern English · Son of Jack, strong and spirited blessing
42,401 births - 94.Nathaniel
Hebrew · Gift of God, blessed with divine favor
41,890 births - 95.Blake
Old English · Dark and mysterious, strength in contrast
41,721 births - 96.Elias
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, divine strength and salvation
40,925 births - 97.Theodore
Greek · Gift of God, divine blessing and strength
40,530 births - 98.Kayden
Modern American · Modern creation with suggested meanings of strength and warrior spirit
40,361 births - 99.Luis
Spanish / Latin · Renowned warrior, famous in battle
39,079 births - 100.Tristan
Latin / Celtic · Sorrowful, full of sorrow; noble and brave
38,693 births
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