Here, we have the 1000 best baby boy names that are favorites in the US for 2023. Every year, the US Social Security Administration puts together a list of the most popular baby boy names in use across the country.
The top boy names for 2022 were still pretty traditional ‒ lots of classic Hebrew and Latin names you’ll recognize here: Noah, Oliver, Elijah, William, Henry, Benjamin, etc.
Dutton jumped 986 spots on the baby boy name list, moving from 1821 in 2022 to 835 in 2023 according to the most recent Social Security Administration data. The fastest-rising baby boy names are Dutton – An English name meaning “from Dudda’s Village” and Kayce – An Irish gender-neutral name meaning “alert, vigilant, watchful”.
The top 10 boy names for 2022 are:
- Liam
- Noah
- Oliver
- Elijah
- James
- William
- Lucas
- Henry
- Theodore
- Levi
A – Alexander
B – Benjamin
C – Caleb
D – Daniel
E – Elijah
F – Felix
G – Gabriel
H – Henry
I – Isaac
J – Jacob
K – Kevin
L – Lucas
M – Matthew
N – Nathaniel
O – Oliver
P – Peter
Q – Quinn
R – Ryan
S – Samuel
T – Theodore
U – Uriah
V – Victor
W – William
X – Xavier
Y – Yousef
Z – Zachary
What is the cutest boy name? Cute boy names reflect your child’s fun, cheeky, silly personality rather than making a profound statement. Some adorable and popular cute boy names are Aaron, Ace, Adam, Adrian, Alexander, and more. Remember, common mistakes when selecting a name include choosing difficult spelling/pronunciation, too trendy/popular/unusual names, or names with negative meanings.
Tips when struggling to choose a name:
- Consider the future – will it still be likable in 30 years?
- Choose a name with a strong meaning
- Pick a name to pass onto his son
Cute boy names can be modern, traditional, short, long, masculine, or unisex. Find the perfect unique name that honors your family’s heritage and traditions.