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Most Popular Baby Names

The top 100 most popular baby names in the United States, ranked by all-time total births. Data from the Social Security Administration.

Top 100 girl names

1.
Mary

Hebrew · Beloved; the one who brings love and compassion

4,141,481 births
2.
Elizabeth

Hebrew · God's promise of abundance and devoted love

1,688,757 births
3.
Patricia

Latin · Noble and of patrician birth, dignified and proud

1,573,623 births
4.
Jennifer

Cornish / Welsh · Fair one, a gentle beauty and radiance of spirit

1,471,703 births
5.
Linda

Spanish / Latin · Beautiful and lovely, a simple grace and charm

1,455,143 births
6.
Barbara

Greek · Uncommon and distinctive, like a stranger or traveler from afar

1,436,695 births
7.
Margaret

Greek · Pearl of great price, luminous and precious

1,264,774 births
8.
Susan

Hebrew · Graceful lily, blooming with beauty and purity

1,123,481 births
9.
Dorothy

Greek · Gift of God, divine blessing bestowed with love

1,112,231 births
10.
Sarah

Hebrew · Princess, a woman of dignity and grace

1,098,498 births
11.
Jessica

Hebrew · God beholds her with grace and favor

1,050,729 births
12.
Helen

Greek · Shining light, radiant beauty that illuminates

1,024,202 births
13.
Nancy

Hebrew · Grace and elegance with a timeless charm

1,004,448 births
14.
Betty

Hebrew · Devoted to God with joyful strength

1,001,238 births
15.
Karen

Greek · Pure-hearted and luminously sincere

987,989 births
16.
Lisa

Hebrew · God's sacred oath and devotion

967,229 births
17.
Anna

Hebrew · Graceful favor and cherished blessing

914,859 births
18.
Emily

Latin · Graceful strength, industrious and eternally striving

896,487 births
19.
Sandra

Greek · Defender of humanity, strong and protective spirit

875,531 births
20.
Ashley

Old English · Ash tree meadow, natural grace and peaceful strength

859,857 births
21.
Kimberly

Old English · From the wood of the royal fortress, regal and strong

846,393 births
22.
Ruth

Hebrew · Compassionate friend, steadfast loyalty and kindness

836,122 births
23.
Donna

Italian / Latin · Noble woman, dignity and quiet grace

831,641 births
24.
Carol

Latin · Joy and song in feminine form, cheerful spirit

816,928 births
25.
Michelle

Hebrew · Who is like God, divine strength and grace

816,510 births
26.
Laura

Latin · Crowned with laurel, honored and evergreen

801,811 births
27.
Amanda

Latin · Worthy of love, beloved and admirable

790,638 births
28.
Emma

Germanic · Whole and universal, complete in spirit

776,439 births
29.
Melissa

Greek · Sweet as a honeybee, industrious and nurturing

760,128 births
30.
Rebecca

Hebrew · To bind with compassion, devoted and faithful

755,992 births
31.
Stephanie

Greek · Crown bearer, dignity and honor personified

745,148 births
32.
Deborah

Hebrew · A swift and busy bee, strength and purpose

742,820 births
33.
Sharon

Hebrew · A fertile plain, abundance and graceful presence

723,024 births
34.
Kathleen

Irish / Greek · Pure and clear, with strength of spirit

713,645 births
35.
Cynthia

Greek · Goddess of the moon, radiant and divine

711,453 births
36.
Amy

Latin / French · Deeply beloved, cherished with affection

701,631 births
37.
Shirley

English · Bright meadow of joy and warmth

686,383 births
38.
Angela

Latin / Greek · Messenger angel, heavenly and graceful

673,257 births
39.
Catherine

Greek · Pure and clear, with timeless grace

667,789 births
40.
Virginia

Latin · Pure and virginal, innocent and virtuous

652,959 births
41.
Katherine

Greek · Pure and clear, eternally blessed

650,926 births
42.
Evelyn

English · Desired one, light and graceful beauty

639,756 births
43.
Brenda

Old Norse · Fiery sword, bold and burning spirit

608,478 births
44.
Frances

Latin · Free and graceful, strong-willed spirit

595,697 births
45.
Pamela

Greek · Entirely sweetness and honey, gentle nurturer

595,076 births
46.
Nicole

Greek · Victory of the people, beloved triumph

594,500 births
47.
Samantha

Hebrew / Greek · God has heard; a listener and cherished soul

592,847 births
48.
Alice

Germanic · Noble and truthful; bright with integrity

588,147 births
49.
Christine

Latin / Greek · Follower of Christ; devoted and graceful

586,465 births
50.
Rachel

Hebrew · Ewe of gentleness; innocent and tender grace

573,957 births
51.
Olivia

Latin · Peaceful olive tree, symbol of wisdom and grace

567,345 births
52.
Maria

Hebrew / Latin · Star of the sea; beloved and nurturing

566,111 births
53.
Carolyn

Latin · Joyful strength of a free and noble woman

556,777 births
54.
Janet

Hebrew · God's gracious gift of grace and mercy

556,776 births
55.
Martha

Aramaic · Nurturing lady of strength and dedication

551,741 births
56.
Debra

Hebrew · Graceful bee, industrious and purposeful

550,695 births
57.
Marie

Hebrew / Latin · Beloved and cherished, star of the sea

540,077 births
58.
Grace

Latin · Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness

534,935 births
59.
Victoria

Latin · Victory and triumph, strength through conquest

527,915 births
60.
Heather

English · A blooming flowering plant of the moor, resilient and wild

525,910 births
61.
Diane

Latin · Divine light and protector, goddess of the hunt

518,651 births
62.
Julie

Latin · Youthful spirit and endless grace

511,253 births
63.
Joyce

Latin · Joyful heart, bringer of happiness and light

509,332 births
64.
Rose

Latin · The beloved flower, symbol of love and beauty

500,586 births
65.
Joan

Hebrew · God's gracious gift, beloved and blessed

481,238 births
66.
Christina

Latin / Greek · Follower of Christ, anointed one

479,718 births
67.
Julia

Latin · Youthful and eternally young at heart

476,250 births
68.
Lauren

Latin · Crowned with laurel, honored and victorious

475,577 births
69.
Lillian

Latin · Pure and innocent as a lily

475,028 births
70.
Kelly

Irish Gaelic · Bright-headed, spirited and lively

473,965 births
71.
Ann

Hebrew · Grace and favor, gracious gift

470,261 births
72.
Hannah

Hebrew · Grace and compassion, deeply cherished

465,685 births
73.
Doris

Greek · Gift of the sea, oceanic and serene

462,548 births
74.
Jean

Hebrew · God's gracious gift, beloved and cherished

458,436 births
75.
Kathryn

Greek · Pure heart and clear spirit

455,423 births
76.
Judith

Hebrew · A woman of praise and strength

454,714 births
77.
Charlotte

French · Free and joyful woman, strong and spirited

453,433 births
78.
Mildred

Old English · Gentle strength and tender mercy

451,415 births
79.
Andrea

Greek · Strength and courage, valiant spirit of a warrior

445,419 births
80.
Megan

Welsh · Pearl, precious and radiant

440,065 births
81.
Cheryl

French · Beloved and cherished, dear one

439,539 births
82.
Sophia

Greek · Wisdom and grace, enlightened spirit

439,108 births
83.
Sara

Hebrew · Princess, noble and dignified

436,193 births
84.
Jacqueline

French · God's gracious gift of strength and determination

426,088 births
85.
Madison

Modern English (surname-to-given name) · Gift of the good and wise, modern strength

419,806 births
86.
Isabella

Hebrew / Spanish · Devoted to God with beautiful, radiant strength

417,001 births
87.
Teresa

Greek · Summer harvest, warmth and abundance

416,044 births
88.
Gloria

Latin · Glory, radiance, and noble distinction

415,281 births
89.
Abigail

Hebrew · Father's joy, source of delight and wisdom

413,263 births
90.
Janice

Latin · God's gracious gift of passage and new beginnings

406,448 births
91.
Theresa

Greek · A reaper of summer's bounty and warmth

404,613 births
92.
Judy

Hebrew · Praised woman of grace and strength

382,979 births
93.
Jane

Hebrew · God's gracious gift to the world

379,876 births
94.
Natalie

Latin · Born at Christmas, blessed with joy and renewal

379,062 births
95.
Beverly

Old English · From the beaver stream, naturally resourceful and flowing

378,561 births
96.
Ruby

Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured

376,570 births
97.
Amber

Arabic / English · Warm golden resin, glowing with light and warmth

374,690 births
98.
Marilyn

Hebrew / Old English · Star of the sea with beloved, graceful strength

373,791 births
99.
Denise

Latin / French · Of Dionysus, spirited and joyfully alive

373,422 births
100.
Danielle

Hebrew · God is my judge; strength and divine guidance

371,803 births

Top 100 boy names

1.
James

Hebrew · Supplanter; he who follows with gracious strength

5,250,638 births
2.
John

Hebrew · God's gracious gift; divine mercy and light

5,182,633 births
3.
Robert

Germanic (Old German) · Bright fame; shining with renown and honor

4,849,730 births
4.
Michael

Hebrew · Who is like God; divine protector and strength

4,426,753 births
5.
William

Germanic (Old German) · Resolute protector; steadfast guardian with iron will

4,199,696 births
6.
David

Hebrew · Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace

3,676,654 births
7.
Joseph

Hebrew · God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth

2,669,490 births
8.
Richard

Germanic (Old German) · Powerful ruler; brave heart with courageous strength

2,577,552 births
9.
Charles

Germanic (Old German) · Free man; strong and independent spirit

2,434,659 births
10.
Thomas

Aramaic · Twin, a name of deep connection and spiritual resonance

2,358,576 births
11.
Christopher

Greek · Bearer of Christ, a protector and guide with divine purpose

2,069,596 births
12.
Daniel

Hebrew · God is my judge, a name of faith and divine wisdom

1,982,812 births
13.
Matthew

Hebrew · Gift of God, a blessing bestowed with grace

1,654,075 births
14.
Anthony

Latin · Priceless and beyond measure, a treasure of character

1,488,042 births
15.
George

Greek · Farmer of the earth, connected to growth and stewardship

1,487,297 births
16.
Donald

Scottish Gaelic · Proud ruler of the world with great dominion

1,414,824 births
17.
Paul

Latin · Small and humble, carrying quiet inner strength

1,398,293 births
18.
Mark

Latin · Devoted to Mars, bearing the strength of a warrior

1,362,176 births
19.
Andrew

Greek · Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit

1,329,454 births
20.
Edward

Old English · Prosperous guardian, protector of wealth and wellbeing

1,303,594 births
21.
Steven

Greek · Crown-bearer, victor adorned with laurels

1,293,124 births
22.
Kenneth

Scottish Gaelic · Handsome and beloved, born of wisdom and grace

1,283,974 births
23.
Joshua

Hebrew · God is salvation, a deliverer and guide

1,248,929 births
24.
Kevin

Irish Gaelic · Gentle and kind-hearted, noble of spirit

1,184,507 births
25.
Brian

Irish Gaelic · Strong and noble, man of great strength

1,173,735 births
26.
Timothy

Greek · One who honors God with reverent devotion

1,084,192 births
27.
Ronald

Old Norse · Ruler with wisdom and compassionate strength

1,082,247 births
28.
Jason

Greek · Healer and protector, one who mends all wounds

1,052,030 births
29.
Jacob

Hebrew · Held by God with quiet determination

988,227 births
30.
Jeffrey

Germanic / Hebrew · Divine peace and protection combined

979,601 births
31.
Ryan

Irish Gaelic · Royalty and strength of the regal kind

964,123 births
32.
Nicholas

Greek · People's victory and noble triumph

926,047 births
33.
Frank

Germanic · Free and honest-hearted soul

915,978 births
34.
Gary

Old English · Spear warrior, steadfast and noble protector

902,152 births
35.
Eric

Old Norse · Eternal ruler, strength and honorable leadership

888,891 births
36.
Jonathan

Hebrew · God's gracious gift, beloved and divinely blessed

870,866 births
37.
Stephen

Greek · Crown of victory, honored and steadfast warrior

864,739 births
38.
Benjamin

Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favored and strong

826,830 births
39.
Samuel

Hebrew · God has heard, divinely answered prayer

820,196 births
40.
Larry

Latin · Crowned with laurel, victorious and honored

807,588 births
41.
Justin

Latin · Just and righteous, fair and true

790,469 births
42.
Raymond

Germanic · Wise protector and counsel, strong guardian

779,794 births
43.
Scott

Old English · From Scotland, wanderer and explorer

774,997 births
44.
Brandon

Old English · Sword-like and fiery, a proud warrior's strength

770,509 births
45.
Henry

Old Germanic · Estate ruler with noble heritage and strength

768,945 births
46.
Jack

Hebrew / English · God's grace shining through, strong and spirited

756,943 births
47.
Alexander

Greek · Defender of humanity, strength with noble purpose

736,123 births
48.
Gregory

Greek · Watchful protector, vigilant and wise

711,893 births
49.
Patrick

Latin · Noble and patrician, dignified strength

686,590 births
50.
Walter

Germanic · Powerful leader of the army, strong warrior

631,172 births
51.
Dennis

Greek · Devoted to Dionysus, festive and joyful spirit

621,000 births
52.
Jerry

Hebrew / English · Spear warrior, blessed by God's grace

615,102 births
53.
Aaron

Hebrew · Mountain of strength, exalted and enlightened

614,462 births
54.
Tyler

English · Builder of roofs, skilled and constructive maker

603,970 births
55.
Jose

Hebrew · God will increase; blessed and abundant

592,512 births
56.
Peter

Greek · Rock and foundation; steadfast and solid

589,588 births
57.
Nathan

Hebrew · God gave; a blessing bestowed with purpose

587,497 births
58.
Adam

Hebrew · Of the earth; humanity's first and beloved

580,378 births
59.
Douglas

Scottish Gaelic · From the dark water; strong and mysterious

560,013 births
60.
Zachary

Hebrew · God remembers with infinite love and care

551,752 births
61.
Harold

Old Norse · Powerful warrior with noble and steadfast heart

551,632 births
62.
Arthur

Welsh / Latin · Noble bear of strength and legendary valor

548,729 births
63.
Noah

Hebrew · Rest, comfort, and new beginnings after the storm

529,602 births
64.
Carl

Germanic · Free man and strong warrior of the people

504,827 births
65.
Albert

Germanic · Noble brilliance and luminous strength

491,861 births
66.
Ethan

Hebrew · Strong and firm, solid as a rock

487,389 births
67.
Kyle

Scottish Gaelic · Narrow strait, where waters meet and connect

485,780 births
68.
Lawrence

Latin · From the laurel crown, symbol of victory and honor

461,170 births
69.
Christian

Latin · Follower of Christ, anointed and beloved

453,968 births
70.
Joe

Hebrew · God will increase and multiply blessings

453,255 births
71.
Willie

Germanic · Resolute protector with unwavering will

450,188 births
72.
Gerald

Germanic · Mighty spear wielder, strong and commanding

448,966 births
73.
Jeremy

Hebrew · God will uplift and exalt

446,425 births
74.
Roger

Old Germanic · Renowned spear wielder, famous warrior

442,142 births
75.
Austin

Latin · Majestic and dignified, great and worthy

438,042 births
76.
Keith

Scottish Gaelic · Dwelling of grace, blessed home

437,907 births
77.
Jesse

Hebrew · Gift of God, blessed presence

432,428 births
78.
Terry

Latin / Old French · Smooth, polished, and enduring like stone

424,523 births
79.
Harry

Germanic / English · Master of the household, bold ruler

423,866 births
80.
Sean

Irish Gaelic · God's gracious gift, blessed and beloved

423,637 births
81.
Dylan

Welsh · Great tide, strength and sea's mystery

418,679 births
82.
Ralph

Old Norse / Germanic · Wise wolf, swift counsel and protection

414,018 births
83.
Roy

Old French / Latin · A king's noble grace and regal dignity

408,638 births
84.
Louis

Germanic · Renowned warrior of light and glory

406,470 births
85.
Jordan

Hebrew · One who flows downward with grace and clarity

401,196 births
86.
Gabriel

Hebrew · God's messenger of strength and divine power

395,778 births
87.
Bryan

Irish Gaelic / Old English · Noble strength of a high-born warrior

389,589 births
88.
Logan

Scottish Gaelic · Small hollow in the landscape, serene and grounded

387,999 births
89.
Bruce

Old English / Old French · One from the brushwood, sturdy and steadfast

386,880 births
90.
Billy

Germanic / English · A resolute protector with unwavering determination

384,233 births
91.
Eugene

Greek · Nobly born, of distinguished and worthy character

380,708 births
92.
Elijah

Hebrew · My God is Yahweh; prophet and spiritual strength

380,611 births
93.
Juan

Hebrew · God's gracious gift; favor and divine blessing

365,606 births
94.
Alan

Irish Gaelic · Bright and fair; noble harmony and grace

363,313 births
95.
Vincent

Latin · Conquering; strength and triumphant determination

363,296 births
96.
Russell

Norman French / Latin · Red-haired; rooted strength and warmth

359,780 births
97.
Liam

Irish Gaelic · Resolute protector, steadfast will and brave heart

358,536 births
98.
Wayne

Old English · Skilled wagon maker, builder of strong roads

354,818 births
99.
Howard

Old English / Old Norse · Noble guardian with a watchful, protective heart

346,666 births
100.
Philip

Greek · Lover of horses, devoted friend with noble heart

344,036 births

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