Boy names ranked 1-100 by SSA data. Each name links to its full page with meaning, origin, historical rank chart, and similar names. Rankings reflect the latest SSA release.
100 names — data from the U.S. Social Security Administration
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strong-willed warrior
Irishwandering
Hebrewelf warrior
Englishgift of God
Englishsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Englishhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Spanishmy God is Yahweh
Hebrewfrom Lucania
Englishresolute protector, strong-willed guardian
Englishson of the south
Hebrewassociated with, united
Hebrewstrong, powerful
Jewishrevered, worthy of respect
Englishsupplanter
EnglishGod judges
Englishname of God
EnglishGod-like
Englishpermanent, long-lived
Englishfortunate, prosperous
JewishYahweh has been gracious
Englishheart, mind, spirit
Americanlight, illumination
Italianlion-hearted, brave
Englishmy God is Yahweh
Greekwell-born
Welshdefender of men
Greekson of the sea
WelshSaint James
Spanishbelonging to Julius
Latinbeloved, dear
HebrewGod will increase, he will add
Hebrewgift of God
Hebrewman from Lucania
Greekson of Jack
Englishunbranded cattle (etymological origin)
Americansoldier, warrior
Englishguide, wide
EnglishFrom the Aramaic 'Toma', meaning twin; borne by...
Englishhe will laugh, he laughs
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Yaakov'; the biblical patriarch wh...
EnglishStone worker; one who builds with stone
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...
Englishpriceless one, of inestimable worth
Englishcart driver, transporter of goods
EnglishLittle hollow; from the little hollow place
ScottishLittle fire; born of fire
Irishson of Gray
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev...
Englishbarrel maker
Englishman, full-grown man
Englishstrong, powerful one
LatinGod supports, Yahweh heals
Hebrewmay God strengthen
HebrewSaint James, pilgrimage patron
Brazilian PortugueseYahweh is salvation
HebrewYahweh is deliverance
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
EnglishGod has heard
Americanblessed, well-spoken of
Englishbearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Greekhe gave
Hebrewmessenger of God, divine messenger
Spanishdescendant of Nuallán
Irishdivine smith, master craftsman
Americancrooked river, winding stream
Scottishone who lives near a brook
Americanmanly, brave
Greekfine, lovely
Americanwestern farmstead, western settlement
Americanlittle red-haired one
Irishfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
Latinlake colony, settlement by the pool
AmericanItalian form of Henry, home ruler
ItalianGod is gracious
Scottishsea, ocean
Hawaiianfollower of Christ; anointed one
Englishdivine reward
Swedishhigh, elevated
Englishgift of God
Englishwood, forest; man of the forest
Englishone who walks
Englishgift of God; Yahweh has given
Englishstrong as a lion
Italianbrave boar
Englishone who resembles God
Englishdescendant of the little king
Irishvenerable, sacred
EnglishGaelic speaker
Irishbright fame
EnglishGod will increase, God will add
Spanishascended, high
Hebrewappointed by God
Hebrewlight, bringer of light
Croatianprince, commander
ArabicGod is gracious (via Jack, from John)
Americankeeper of the park, park ranger
Englishsettlement by the charcoal burners
Englishgracious, merciful
Englishred earth, ground
HebrewLiam has been #1 on the SSA boys list every year since 2017. Noah, Oliver, James, and Elijah consistently round out the top five.
Yes. James, Henry, and Theodore have all climbed in the last decade. Short, strong names with history behind them are outperforming invented names right now.
Names that peaked in the 1980s and 1990s — Jason, Brandon, Tyler, Justin — have dropped significantly. They'll likely have retro appeal again in 15-20 years.
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