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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. 1.
    Emma

    Germanic · Whole and universal, complete in spirit

    195,070 births
  2. 2.
    Olivia

    Latin · Peaceful olive tree, symbol of wisdom and grace

    184,561 births
  3. 3.
    Sophia

    Greek · Wisdom and grace, enlightened spirit

    181,174 births
  4. 4.
    Isabella

    Hebrew / Spanish · My God is a promise

    170,605 births
  5. 5.
    Ava

    Latin / Germanic · Life, or bird

    155,879 births
  6. 6.
    Mia

    Scandinavian / Hebrew · Mine

    129,110 births
  7. 7.
    Abigail

    Hebrew · My father's joy

    118,734 births
  8. 8.
    Emily

    Latin · Striving to excel

    117,646 births
  9. 9.
    Charlotte

    French · Free woman

    102,488 births
  10. 10.
    Madison

    Modern English (surname-to-given name) · Son of Matthew, or son of Maud

    98,438 births
  11. 11.
    Elizabeth

    Hebrew · My God is a promise

    94,103 births
  12. 12.
    Amelia

    Latin / Germanic · Industrious

    93,850 births
  13. 13.
    Evelyn

    English · Wished for

    86,972 births
  14. 14.
    Ella

    Old English / Old German · All, or other

    85,922 births
  15. 15.
    Chloe

    Greek · Green shoot of spring, blooming and fertile

    85,316 births
  16. 16.
    Harper

    English · One who plays the harp with artistry and soul

    85,193 births
  17. 17.
    Avery

    English · Ruler of the elves, or elf counsel

    82,921 births
  18. 18.
    Sofia

    Greek · Wisdom and graceful intelligence, enlightened spirit

    82,402 births
  19. 19.
    Grace

    Latin · Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness

    73,058 births
  20. 20.
    Addison

    Old English · Son of Adam, which means 'man of the red earth'

    71,021 births
  21. 21.
    Victoria

    Latin · Victory and triumph, strength through conquest

    71,017 births
  22. 22.
    Lily

    Latin · Purity, grace, and beauty of the flowering lily

    68,316 births
  23. 23.
    Natalie

    Latin · Born at Christmas, blessed with joy and renewal

    68,142 births
  24. 24.
    Aubrey

    French / Germanic · Elf ruler

    65,935 births
  25. 25.
    Zoey

    Greek · Life's vibrant spark and eternal energy

    64,974 births
  26. 26.
    Lillian

    Latin · Pure and innocent as a lily

    64,960 births
  27. 27.
    Hannah

    Hebrew · Grace and compassion, deeply cherished

    64,506 births
  28. 28.
    Layla

    Arabic · Night

    63,242 births
  29. 29.
    Brooklyn

    English / Dutch · Marshland, or stream

    60,337 births
  30. 30.
    Scarlett

    Middle English / Latin · Scarlet red

    58,287 births
  31. 31.
    Zoe

    Greek · Life

    58,094 births
  32. 32.
    Camila

    Latin · Young helper at sacred rites

    57,896 births
  33. 33.
    Samantha

    Hebrew / Greek · God has heard

    56,929 births
  34. 34.
    Riley

    Irish / Old English · Rye clearing

    56,150 births
  35. 35.
    Leah

    Hebrew · Weary, or cow, or delicate

    56,044 births
  36. 36.
    Aria

    Italian / Hebrew · A melody of grace and spirited expression

    52,264 births
  37. 37.
    Savannah

    Spanish / Native American · Open grassland of beauty and freedom

    51,869 births
  38. 38.
    Audrey

    Old English · Noble strength

    51,616 births
  39. 39.
    Anna

    Hebrew · Graceful favor and cherished blessing

    51,326 births
  40. 40.
    Allison

    English, from Old Germanic · Noble

    49,003 births
  41. 41.
    Gabriella

    Hebrew · God's strength and divine power within

    48,132 births
  42. 42.
    Hailey

    Old English · From the hay meadow, serene and grounded

    47,751 births
  43. 43.
    Claire

    Latin / French · Bright and luminous, clear as light

    47,728 births
  44. 44.
    Penelope

    Greek · Weaver, or duck

    47,614 births
  45. 45.
    Aaliyah

    Arabic · Exalted, rising high with noble spirit

    46,734 births
  46. 46.
    Sarah

    Hebrew · Princess, a woman of dignity and grace

    46,657 births
  47. 47.
    Nevaeh

    Modern American · Heaven spelled backwards, a heavenly gift

    45,048 births
  48. 48.
    Kaylee

    Modern American · Kay: pure; Lee: meadow

    44,629 births
  49. 49.
    Stella

    Latin · Star—a shining light guiding the way

    44,225 births
  50. 50.
    Mila

    Slavic · Gracious and dear

    44,114 births
  51. 51.
    Nora

    Irish Gaelic / Latin · Honor, or bright light

    44,076 births
  52. 52.
    Ellie

    Greek · Bright light

    43,240 births
  53. 53.
    Bella

    Italian / Latin · Beautiful

    43,218 births
  54. 54.
    Lucy

    Latin · Light

    42,024 births
  55. 55.
    Alexa

    Greek · Defender of humanity, strong and protective

    41,999 births
  56. 56.
    Arianna

    Greek · Most holy

    41,814 births
  57. 57.
    Violet

    Latin · Delicate flower of modest virtue and quiet beauty

    41,581 births
  58. 58.
    Ariana

    Persian / Greek · Most holy

    41,342 births
  59. 59.
    Genesis

    Greek · Beginning, source of life and new possibilities

    40,524 births
  60. 60.
    Alexis

    Greek · Defender and helper of mankind, protective strength

    40,416 births
  61. 61.
    Eleanor

    Greek / Old French · Bright light

    40,129 births
  62. 62.
    Maya

    Sanskrit / Hebrew · Illusion, or good mother

    39,769 births
  63. 63.
    Caroline

    Latin · Free woman

    39,633 births
  64. 64.
    Peyton

    Old English · Fighting man's estate

    39,623 births
  65. 65.
    Skylar

    Modern American · Scholar

    39,436 births
  66. 66.
    Madelyn

    English · Tower

    39,199 births
  67. 67.
    Serenity

    Latin · Peaceful tranquility and calm grace

    38,921 births
  68. 68.
    Kennedy

    Irish Gaelic · Helmeted head

    38,593 births
  69. 69.
    Taylor

    Old English / Old French · Skilled tailor, precision and artful craftsmanship

    38,221 births
  70. 70.
    Alyssa

    Germanic / Old English · Noble

    37,935 births
  71. 71.
    Autumn

    Latin / Modern American · Season of warm beauty and change, eternal renewal

    37,701 births
  72. 72.
    Paisley

    Scottish / Old English · Church

    37,582 births
  73. 73.
    Ashley

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

    37,237 births
  74. 74.
    Brianna

    Irish Gaelic · High and noble, or strong and virtuous

    36,917 births
  75. 75.
    Sadie

    Hebrew · Princess with grace and dignity

    36,582 births
  76. 76.
    Naomi

    Hebrew · Pleasantness

    36,194 births
  77. 77.
    Kylie

    Australian Aboriginal / Boomerang · Boomerang

    36,120 births
  78. 78.
    Julia

    Latin · Youthful

    35,909 births
  79. 79.
    Sophie

    Greek · Wisdom and enlightened understanding

    35,675 births
  80. 80.
    Mackenzie

    Scottish Gaelic · Son of Kenneth, which means 'handsome'

    35,289 births
  81. 81.
    Eva

    Hebrew / Latin · Living and breathing, giver of life

    35,216 births
  82. 82.
    Gianna

    Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious

    34,665 births
  83. 83.
    Luna

    Latin / Spanish · The moon, luminous and mysterious

    34,179 births
  84. 84.
    Katherine

    Greek · Pure

    34,144 births
  85. 85.
    Hazel

    English · Wisdom and grace from the hazel tree

    33,919 births
  86. 86.
    Khloe

    Greek · Blooming with greenery and fresh vitality

    33,835 births
  87. 87.
    Ruby

    Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured

    33,467 births
  88. 88.
    Piper

    Old English · Pipe player

    33,092 births
  89. 89.
    Melanie

    Greek · Dark

    33,086 births
  90. 90.
    Lydia

    Greek · Beautiful, noble one

    32,730 births
  91. 91.
    Aubree

    French/Germanic, modern variant of Aubrey · Elf ruler

    32,655 births
  92. 92.
    Madeline

    Hebrew / French · Tower

    32,375 births
  93. 93.
    Aurora

    Latin / Roman Mythology · Dawn's first light, new beginnings eternally

    32,160 births
  94. 94.
    Faith

    Latin · Complete trust and confident belief

    31,987 births
  95. 95.
    Alexandra

    Greek · Defender of the people

    30,971 births
  96. 96.
    Alice

    Germanic · Noble

    30,636 births
  97. 97.
    Kayla

    Modern American / Irish · Crown of laurel, or pure

    30,289 births
  98. 98.
    Jasmine

    Persian · The jasmine flower

    29,393 births
  99. 99.
    Maria

    Hebrew / Latin · Beloved

    28,974 births
  100. 100.
    Annabelle

    Hebrew / Latin · Lovable

    28,951 births

Boy Names of the 2010s

  1. 1.
    Noah

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

    183,378 births
  2. 2.
    Liam

    Irish Gaelic · Resolute protector

    174,017 births
  3. 3.
    Jacob

    Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    163,321 births
  4. 4.
    William

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

    159,981 births
  5. 5.
    Mason

    Old English · Skilled craftsman, builder of strong foundations

    157,911 births
  6. 6.
    Ethan

    Hebrew · Strong and firm, solid as a rock

    149,111 births
  7. 7.
    Michael

    Hebrew · Who is like God?

    145,220 births
  8. 8.
    Alexander

    Greek · Defender of the people

    142,161 births
  9. 9.
    James

    Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    139,689 births
  10. 10.
    Elijah

    Hebrew · The Lord is my God

    137,147 births
  11. 11.
    Benjamin

    Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favored and strong

    134,509 births
  12. 12.
    Daniel

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

    133,952 births
  13. 13.
    Aiden

    Irish Gaelic · Little fire

    129,675 births
  14. 14.
    Logan

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

    126,850 births
  15. 15.
    Jayden

    Modern American · Thankful

    126,104 births
  16. 16.
    Matthew

    Hebrew · Gift of God, a blessing bestowed with grace

    125,101 births
  17. 17.
    Lucas

    Latin · Light

    118,661 births
  18. 18.
    David

    Hebrew · Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace

    116,740 births
  19. 19.
    Jackson

    English · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'

    116,264 births
  20. 20.
    Joseph

    Hebrew · God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth

    115,722 births
  21. 21.
    Anthony

    Latin · Highly praiseworthy, or priceless

    112,151 births
  22. 22.
    Samuel

    Hebrew · God has heard

    108,128 births
  23. 23.
    Joshua

    Hebrew · God is salvation, a deliverer and guide

    106,273 births
  24. 24.
    Gabriel

    Hebrew · God is my strength

    105,621 births
  25. 25.
    Andrew

    Greek · Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit

    105,086 births
  26. 26.
    John

    Hebrew · God is gracious

    102,800 births
  27. 27.
    Christopher

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

    102,156 births
  28. 28.
    Oliver

    Latin · Olive tree

    98,160 births
  29. 29.
    Dylan

    Welsh · Son of the sea

    96,354 births
  30. 30.
    Carter

    Old English · Cart driver

    95,261 births
  31. 31.
    Isaac

    Hebrew · Laughter and joy, a child of promise

    94,574 births
  32. 32.
    Luke

    Latin / Greek · Light

    93,274 births
  33. 33.
    Henry

    Old Germanic · Ruler of the home

    92,585 births
  34. 34.
    Owen

    Welsh · Well-born, or young warrior

    91,098 births
  35. 35.
    Ryan

    Irish Gaelic · Little king

    91,006 births
  36. 36.
    Nathan

    Hebrew · God gave; a blessing bestowed with purpose

    88,034 births
  37. 37.
    Wyatt

    Old English · Brave in battle, courageous and bold

    87,745 births
  38. 38.
    Caleb

    Hebrew · Dog, or whole-hearted

    86,734 births
  39. 39.
    Sebastian

    Latin / Greek · Venerable and revered, one worthy of respect

    86,688 births
  40. 40.
    Jack

    Hebrew / English · God is gracious

    85,695 births
  41. 41.
    Christian

    Latin · Follower of Christ

    84,198 births
  42. 42.
    Jonathan

    Hebrew · God has given

    79,888 births
  43. 43.
    Julian

    Latin · Youthful

    79,530 births
  44. 44.
    Landon

    Old English · From the long hill, steadfast and enduring

    79,325 births
  45. 45.
    Levi

    Hebrew · Joined in unity—a bond of love and connection

    78,001 births
  46. 46.
    Isaiah

    Hebrew · God's salvation and divine deliverance

    76,320 births
  47. 47.
    Hunter

    Old English · One who hunts

    74,919 births
  48. 48.
    Aaron

    Hebrew · Exalted, or high mountain

    70,488 births
  49. 49.
    Thomas

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

    70,027 births
  50. 50.
    Charles

    Germanic (Old German) · Free man

    70,024 births
  51. 51.
    Eli

    Hebrew · Lifted up

    69,900 births
  52. 52.
    Jaxon

    Hebrew / Modern American · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'

    69,196 births
  53. 53.
    Connor

    Irish Gaelic · Lover of hounds

    68,270 births
  54. 54.
    Jeremiah

    Hebrew · God will raise up

    66,818 births
  55. 55.
    Nicholas

    Greek · People's victory and noble triumph

    66,811 births
  56. 56.
    Grayson

    English · Son of the steward

    66,408 births
  57. 57.
    Cameron

    Scottish Gaelic · Crooked nose, or crooked river, or crooked hill

    66,206 births
  58. 58.
    Brayden

    Modern American (Old English roots) · Broad valley, open landscape of possibility

    66,017 births
  59. 59.
    Adrian

    Latin · From the Adriatic, rich with ancient grace

    65,986 births
  60. 60.
    Evan

    Welsh · God is gracious

    64,762 births
  61. 61.
    Jordan

    Hebrew · One who flows downward with grace and clarity

    64,530 births
  62. 62.
    Josiah

    Hebrew · God heals, or God supports

    63,132 births
  63. 63.
    Angel

    Greek / Latin · Divine messenger of love and protection

    62,959 births
  64. 64.
    Robert

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

    62,654 births
  65. 65.
    Gavin

    Scottish / Cymric · White hawk

    62,331 births
  66. 66.
    Tyler

    English · Builder of roofs, skilled and constructive maker

    59,369 births
  67. 67.
    Austin

    Latin · Majestic and dignified, great and worthy

    59,130 births
  68. 68.
    Colton

    Old English · Coal town

    58,468 births
  69. 69.
    Jose

    Hebrew · God will increase; blessed and abundant

    55,186 births
  70. 70.
    Dominic

    Latin · Belonging to the Lord, blessed and devoted

    55,174 births
  71. 71.
    Brandon

    Old English · Hill covered in broom

    54,128 births
  72. 72.
    Ian

    Scottish Gaelic · God is gracious

    52,475 births
  73. 73.
    Lincoln

    Old English · Settlement by the lake

    52,017 births
  74. 74.
    Hudson

    Old English · Son of Hudd, which means 'heart and mind'

    51,463 births
  75. 75.
    Kevin

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

    51,318 births
  76. 76.
    Zachary

    Hebrew · God remembers with infinite love and care

    51,146 births
  77. 77.
    Adam

    Hebrew · Man of the red earth

    50,704 births
  78. 78.
    Jason

    Greek · Healer

    50,605 births
  79. 79.
    Mateo

    Hebrew / Spanish · Gift of God, divine blessing and grace

    50,604 births
  80. 80.
    Chase

    Old French · To pursue with purpose and spirited determination

    50,350 births
  81. 81.
    Nolan

    Irish Gaelic · Noble descendant, celebrated and distinguished

    50,045 births
  82. 82.
    Ayden

    Irish / Old English · Little fire, bright and spirited

    49,636 births
  83. 83.
    Cooper

    Old English · Barrel maker

    49,273 births
  84. 84.
    Parker

    English · Keeper of the park, guardian of green spaces

    49,234 births
  85. 85.
    Xavier

    Basque / Arabic · New house

    48,739 births
  86. 86.
    Asher

    Hebrew · Blessed and happy, one who brings joy

    48,557 births
  87. 87.
    Carson

    Scottish / Old English · Son of Carr, which means 'marsh'

    48,026 births
  88. 88.
    Jace

    Modern coinage / Hebrew · Healer

    47,476 births
  89. 89.
    Easton

    English · East-facing settlement, new dawn and beginnings

    46,805 births
  90. 90.
    Justin

    Latin · Just and righteous, fair and true

    45,603 births
  91. 91.
    Leo

    Latin · Brave lion, courageous and strong

    44,706 births
  92. 92.
    Bentley

    Old English · From the meadow of bent grass and reeds

    43,956 births
  93. 93.
    Jaxson

    Modern English · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'

    42,401 births
  94. 94.
    Nathaniel

    Hebrew · Gift of God, blessed with divine favor

    41,890 births
  95. 95.
    Blake

    Old English · Dark, or pale and shining

    41,721 births
  96. 96.
    Elias

    Hebrew · The Lord is my God

    40,925 births
  97. 97.
    Theodore

    Greek · Gift of God

    40,530 births
  98. 98.
    Kayden

    Modern American · Spirit of battle

    40,361 births
  99. 99.
    Luis

    Spanish / Latin · Renowned warrior, famous in battle

    39,079 births
  100. 100.
    Tristan

    Latin / Celtic · Tumult, or sad, or bold

    38,693 births

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