Top Baby Names For 2024

Find the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary cool.

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Over the years, naming trends have shifted between timeless classics and modern innovations. The top US baby names in 2024 reflect this balance, with parents embracing traditional favorites while exploring fresh, unique options. This shows that today’s baby naming trends are both nostalgic and progressive. Parents are open to choosing trendy, contemporary names, but when uncertain, they prefer a more traditional choice.

Names like Hannah (grace), Delilah (delicate), and Genesis (origin), with their religious significance, remain popular choices in the US. However, pet forms of longer names are equally adored by parents. Diminutives like Ellie (God is my light), Cora (maiden), and Remi (rower) also feature high on the list, reflecting that parents are embracing modern variations of traditional names just as much.

Traditional boys’ names like Elijah (Yahweh is my God), Theodore (gift of God), and Henry (home ruler) remain favorites, captivating parents with their natural appeal, consistently ranking high in popularity across the US. At the same time, modern variations of international names like Connor (lover of wolves), Declan (man of prayer), and Diego (supplanter) are also rising in popularity, highlighting parents’ growing preference for distinctive and contemporary choices. The following list features the most popular baby names in the US, compiled using data from the official SSA records (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Liam		Boy	Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people
Olivia		Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Emma		Girl	Whole; Universal
Noah		Unisex	Rest; Comfort
Oliver		Boy	Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Charlotte		Girl	Free person; Petite
James		Boy	Supplanter
Amelia		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Elijah		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Sophia		Girl	She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
Mia		Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Mateo		Boy	God's gift
Isabella		Girl	God is my oath
Theodore		Unisex	God's gift
Ava		Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
Henry		Boy	Home ruler
Evelyn		Girl	Life; Hazelnut; Lake; Beauty
Lucas		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
William		Boy	Will; Protector
Luna		Girl	Moon
Benjamin		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Harper		Unisex	Someone who plays the harp
Levi		Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Sofia		Girl	Wisdom
Sebastian		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Camila		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Jack		Boy	God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
Eleanor		Girl	The other Aenor; Shining light; Riches; Fame
Elizabeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Ezra		Boy	Help
Michael		Boy	Who is like God?
Violet		Girl	Purple; Purple flower
Daniel		Boy	God is my judge
Scarlett		Girl	The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
Leo		Boy	Lion
Emily		Girl	To strive; To excel; Hardworking; Rival
Owen		Boy	Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree
Hazel		Girl	The hazel tree
Samuel		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Lily		Girl	Name of a flower; Purity; Innocence
Hudson		Boy	Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
Gianna		Girl	God is gracious
Alexander		Boy	Defender of mankind
Aurora		Girl	Dawn
Asher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
Penelope		Girl	Weaver; Duck
Luca		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Aria		Girl	Song; Air; Melody
Ethan		Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Nora		Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
John		Boy	God is gracious
Chloe		Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot; Yellow
Ellie		Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
David		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Jackson		Boy	Son of Jack
Mila		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
Joseph		Boy	He will add; Praise
Avery		Unisex	Ruler of elves; Elf counsel
Mason		Boy	Stone worker
Layla		Girl	Night; Dark
Abigail		Girl	My father is joy; Cause of joy
Luke		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Ella		Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other
Matthew		Boy	God's gift
Julian		Boy	Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
Isla		Girl	Island
Eliana		Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Dylan		Boy	To tide; To flow
Elias		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Nova		Girl	New; New star
Jacob		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Zoe		Girl	Life
Maverick		Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Ivy		Girl	Climber plant; Fig
Gabriel		Unisex	God is my strength
Grace		Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Logan		Boy	Little hollow
Lucy		Girl	Light
Aiden		Unisex	Little fire
Willow		Girl	Willow tree; Freedom
Thomas		Boy	Twin
Emilia		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Isaac		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter
Miles		Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
Grayson		Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Naomi		Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful; Straight; Direct
Victoria		Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Santiago		Unisex	Saint James
Anthony		Boy	Flower
Stella		Unisex	Star; Pillar
Wyatt		Boy	Brave at war; War strength
Elena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Hannah		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Carter		Boy	Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Jayden		Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Ezekiel		Boy	God will strengthen
Maya		Girl	Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
Zoey		Girl	Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
Caleb		Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted

Infographic: Traditional Names Popular In The US

Despite the prevalence of cool contemporary names, traditional names continue to allure parents. These classic choices offer a sense of familiarity and comfort and a strong connection with family history, making them emblems of their respective culture and heritage. The infographic below celebrates these traditional names, giving you a glimpse of still popular names in the US.

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