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.Emma
Germanic · Whole and universal, complete in spirit
195,070 births - 2.Olivia
Latin · Peaceful olive tree, symbol of wisdom and grace
184,561 births - 3.Sophia
Greek · Wisdom and grace, enlightened spirit
181,174 births - 4.Isabella
Hebrew / Spanish · My God is a promise
170,605 births - 5.Ava
Latin / Germanic · Life, or bird
155,879 births - 6.Mia
Scandinavian / Hebrew · Mine
129,110 births - 7.Abigail
Hebrew · My father's joy
118,734 births - 8.Emily
Latin · Striving to excel
117,646 births - 9.Charlotte
French · Free woman
102,488 births - 10.Madison
Modern English (surname-to-given name) · Son of Matthew, or son of Maud
98,438 births - 11.Elizabeth
Hebrew · My God is a promise
94,103 births - 12.Amelia
Latin / Germanic · Industrious
93,850 births - 13.Evelyn
English · Wished for
86,972 births - 14.Ella
Old English / Old German · All, or other
85,922 births - 15.Chloe
Greek · Green shoot of spring, blooming and fertile
85,316 births - 16.Harper
English · One who plays the harp with artistry and soul
85,193 births - 17.Avery
English · Ruler of the elves, or elf counsel
82,921 births - 18.Sofia
Greek · Wisdom and graceful intelligence, enlightened spirit
82,402 births - 19.Grace
Latin · Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness
73,058 births - 20.Addison
Old English · Son of Adam, which means 'man of the red earth'
71,021 births - 21.Victoria
Latin · Victory and triumph, strength through conquest
71,017 births - 22.Lily
Latin · Purity, grace, and beauty of the flowering lily
68,316 births - 23.Natalie
Latin · Born at Christmas, blessed with joy and renewal
68,142 births - 24.Aubrey
French / Germanic · Elf ruler
65,935 births - 25.Zoey
Greek · Life's vibrant spark and eternal energy
64,974 births - 26.Lillian
Latin · Pure and innocent as a lily
64,960 births - 27.Hannah
Hebrew · Grace and compassion, deeply cherished
64,506 births - 28.Layla
Arabic · Night
63,242 births - 29.Brooklyn
English / Dutch · Marshland, or stream
60,337 births - 30.Scarlett
Middle English / Latin · Scarlet red
58,287 births - 31.Zoe
Greek · Life
58,094 births - 32.Camila
Latin · Young helper at sacred rites
57,896 births - 33.Samantha
Hebrew / Greek · God has heard
56,929 births - 34.Riley
Irish / Old English · Rye clearing
56,150 births - 35.Leah
Hebrew · Weary, or cow, or delicate
56,044 births - 36.Aria
Italian / Hebrew · A melody of grace and spirited expression
52,264 births - 37.Savannah
Spanish / Native American · Open grassland of beauty and freedom
51,869 births - 38.Audrey
Old English · Noble strength
51,616 births - 39.Anna
Hebrew · Graceful favor and cherished blessing
51,326 births - 40.Allison
English, from Old Germanic · Noble
49,003 births - 41.Gabriella
Hebrew · God's strength and divine power within
48,132 births - 42.Hailey
Old English · From the hay meadow, serene and grounded
47,751 births - 43.Claire
Latin / French · Bright and luminous, clear as light
47,728 births - 44.Penelope
Greek · Weaver, or duck
47,614 births - 45.Aaliyah
Arabic · Exalted, rising high with noble spirit
46,734 births - 46.Sarah
Hebrew · Princess, a woman of dignity and grace
46,657 births - 47.Nevaeh
Modern American · Heaven spelled backwards, a heavenly gift
45,048 births - 48.Kaylee
Modern American · Kay: pure; Lee: meadow
44,629 births - 49.Stella
Latin · Star—a shining light guiding the way
44,225 births - 50.Mila
Slavic · Gracious and dear
44,114 births - 51.Nora
Irish Gaelic / Latin · Honor, or bright light
44,076 births - 52.Ellie
Greek · Bright light
43,240 births - 53.Bella
Italian / Latin · Beautiful
43,218 births - 54.Lucy
Latin · Light
42,024 births - 55.Alexa
Greek · Defender of humanity, strong and protective
41,999 births - 56.Arianna
Greek · Most holy
41,814 births - 57.Violet
Latin · Delicate flower of modest virtue and quiet beauty
41,581 births - 58.Ariana
Persian / Greek · Most holy
41,342 births - 59.Genesis
Greek · Beginning, source of life and new possibilities
40,524 births - 60.Alexis
Greek · Defender and helper of mankind, protective strength
40,416 births - 61.Eleanor
Greek / Old French · Bright light
40,129 births - 62.Maya
Sanskrit / Hebrew · Illusion, or good mother
39,769 births - 63.Caroline
Latin · Free woman
39,633 births - 64.Peyton
Old English · Fighting man's estate
39,623 births - 65.Skylar
Modern American · Scholar
39,436 births - 66.Madelyn
English · Tower
39,199 births - 67.Serenity
Latin · Peaceful tranquility and calm grace
38,921 births - 68.Kennedy
Irish Gaelic · Helmeted head
38,593 births - 69.Taylor
Old English / Old French · Skilled tailor, precision and artful craftsmanship
38,221 births - 70.Alyssa
Germanic / Old English · Noble
37,935 births - 71.Autumn
Latin / Modern American · Season of warm beauty and change, eternal renewal
37,701 births - 72.Paisley
Scottish / Old English · Church
37,582 births - 73.Ashley
Old English · Ash tree meadow, natural grace and peaceful strength
37,237 births - 74.Brianna
Irish Gaelic · High and noble, or strong and virtuous
36,917 births - 75.Sadie
Hebrew · Princess with grace and dignity
36,582 births - 76.Naomi
Hebrew · Pleasantness
36,194 births - 77.Kylie
Australian Aboriginal / Boomerang · Boomerang
36,120 births - 78.Julia
Latin · Youthful
35,909 births - 79.Sophie
Greek · Wisdom and enlightened understanding
35,675 births - 80.Mackenzie
Scottish Gaelic · Son of Kenneth, which means 'handsome'
35,289 births - 81.Eva
Hebrew / Latin · Living and breathing, giver of life
35,216 births - 82.Gianna
Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious
34,665 births - 83.Luna
Latin / Spanish · The moon, luminous and mysterious
34,179 births - 84.Katherine
Greek · Pure
34,144 births - 85.Hazel
English · Wisdom and grace from the hazel tree
33,919 births - 86.Khloe
Greek · Blooming with greenery and fresh vitality
33,835 births - 87.Ruby
Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured
33,467 births - 88.Piper
Old English · Pipe player
33,092 births - 89.Melanie
Greek · Dark
33,086 births - 90.Lydia
Greek · Beautiful, noble one
32,730 births - 91.Aubree
French/Germanic, modern variant of Aubrey · Elf ruler
32,655 births - 92.Madeline
Hebrew / French · Tower
32,375 births - 93.Aurora
Latin / Roman Mythology · Dawn's first light, new beginnings eternally
32,160 births - 94.Faith
Latin · Complete trust and confident belief
31,987 births - 95.Alexandra
Greek · Defender of the people
30,971 births - 96.Alice
Germanic · Noble
30,636 births - 97.Kayla
Modern American / Irish · Crown of laurel, or pure
30,289 births - 98.Jasmine
Persian · The jasmine flower
29,393 births - 99.Maria
Hebrew / Latin · Beloved
28,974 births - 100.Annabelle
Hebrew / Latin · Lovable
28,951 births
Boy Names of the 2010s
- 1.Noah
Hebrew · Rest, comfort, and new beginnings after the storm
183,378 births - 2.Liam
Irish Gaelic · Resolute protector
174,017 births - 3.Jacob
Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect
163,321 births - 4.William
Germanic (Old German) · Resolute protector; steadfast guardian with iron will
159,981 births - 5.Mason
Old English · Skilled craftsman, builder of strong foundations
157,911 births - 6.Ethan
Hebrew · Strong and firm, solid as a rock
149,111 births - 7.Michael
Hebrew · Who is like God?
145,220 births - 8.Alexander
Greek · Defender of the people
142,161 births - 9.James
Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect
139,689 births - 10.Elijah
Hebrew · The Lord is my God
137,147 births - 11.Benjamin
Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favored and strong
134,509 births - 12.Daniel
Hebrew · God is my judge, a name of faith and divine wisdom
133,952 births - 13.Aiden
Irish Gaelic · Little fire
129,675 births - 14.Logan
Scottish Gaelic · Small hollow in the landscape, serene and grounded
126,850 births - 15.Jayden
Modern American · Thankful
126,104 births - 16.Matthew
Hebrew · Gift of God, a blessing bestowed with grace
125,101 births - 17.Lucas
Latin · Light
118,661 births - 18.David
Hebrew · Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace
116,740 births - 19.Jackson
English · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'
116,264 births - 20.Joseph
Hebrew · God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth
115,722 births - 21.Anthony
Latin · Highly praiseworthy, or priceless
112,151 births - 22.Samuel
Hebrew · God has heard
108,128 births - 23.Joshua
Hebrew · God is salvation, a deliverer and guide
106,273 births - 24.Gabriel
Hebrew · God is my strength
105,621 births - 25.Andrew
Greek · Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit
105,086 births - 26.John
Hebrew · God is gracious
102,800 births - 27.Christopher
Greek · Bearer of Christ, a protector and guide with divine purpose
102,156 births - 28.Oliver
Latin · Olive tree
98,160 births - 29.Dylan
Welsh · Son of the sea
96,354 births - 30.Carter
Old English · Cart driver
95,261 births - 31.Isaac
Hebrew · Laughter and joy, a child of promise
94,574 births - 32.Luke
Latin / Greek · Light
93,274 births - 33.Henry
Old Germanic · Ruler of the home
92,585 births - 34.Owen
Welsh · Well-born, or young warrior
91,098 births - 35.Ryan
Irish Gaelic · Little king
91,006 births - 36.Nathan
Hebrew · God gave; a blessing bestowed with purpose
88,034 births - 37.Wyatt
Old English · Brave in battle, courageous and bold
87,745 births - 38.Caleb
Hebrew · Dog, or whole-hearted
86,734 births - 39.Sebastian
Latin / Greek · Venerable and revered, one worthy of respect
86,688 births - 40.Jack
Hebrew / English · God is gracious
85,695 births - 41.Christian
Latin · Follower of Christ
84,198 births - 42.Jonathan
Hebrew · God has given
79,888 births - 43.Julian
Latin · Youthful
79,530 births - 44.Landon
Old English · From the long hill, steadfast and enduring
79,325 births - 45.Levi
Hebrew · Joined in unity—a bond of love and connection
78,001 births - 46.Isaiah
Hebrew · God's salvation and divine deliverance
76,320 births - 47.Hunter
Old English · One who hunts
74,919 births - 48.Aaron
Hebrew · Exalted, or high mountain
70,488 births - 49.Thomas
Aramaic · Twin, a name of deep connection and spiritual resonance
70,027 births - 50.Charles
Germanic (Old German) · Free man
70,024 births - 51.Eli
Hebrew · Lifted up
69,900 births - 52.Jaxon
Hebrew / Modern American · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'
69,196 births - 53.Connor
Irish Gaelic · Lover of hounds
68,270 births - 54.Jeremiah
Hebrew · God will raise up
66,818 births - 55.Nicholas
Greek · People's victory and noble triumph
66,811 births - 56.Grayson
English · Son of the steward
66,408 births - 57.Cameron
Scottish Gaelic · Crooked nose, or crooked river, or crooked hill
66,206 births - 58.Brayden
Modern American (Old English roots) · Broad valley, open landscape of possibility
66,017 births - 59.Adrian
Latin · From the Adriatic, rich with ancient grace
65,986 births - 60.Evan
Welsh · God is gracious
64,762 births - 61.Jordan
Hebrew · One who flows downward with grace and clarity
64,530 births - 62.Josiah
Hebrew · God heals, or God supports
63,132 births - 63.Angel
Greek / Latin · Divine messenger of love and protection
62,959 births - 64.Robert
Germanic (Old German) · Bright fame; shining with renown and honor
62,654 births - 65.Gavin
Scottish / Cymric · White hawk
62,331 births - 66.Tyler
English · Builder of roofs, skilled and constructive maker
59,369 births - 67.Austin
Latin · Majestic and dignified, great and worthy
59,130 births - 68.Colton
Old English · Coal town
58,468 births - 69.Jose
Hebrew · God will increase; blessed and abundant
55,186 births - 70.Dominic
Latin · Belonging to the Lord, blessed and devoted
55,174 births - 71.Brandon
Old English · Hill covered in broom
54,128 births - 72.Ian
Scottish Gaelic · God is gracious
52,475 births - 73.Lincoln
Old English · Settlement by the lake
52,017 births - 74.Hudson
Old English · Son of Hudd, which means 'heart and mind'
51,463 births - 75.Kevin
Irish Gaelic · Gentle and kind-hearted, noble of spirit
51,318 births - 76.Zachary
Hebrew · God remembers with infinite love and care
51,146 births - 77.Adam
Hebrew · Man of the red earth
50,704 births - 78.Jason
Greek · Healer
50,605 births - 79.Mateo
Hebrew / Spanish · Gift of God, divine blessing and grace
50,604 births - 80.Chase
Old French · To pursue with purpose and spirited determination
50,350 births - 81.Nolan
Irish Gaelic · Noble descendant, celebrated and distinguished
50,045 births - 82.Ayden
Irish / Old English · Little fire, bright and spirited
49,636 births - 83.Cooper
Old English · Barrel maker
49,273 births - 84.Parker
English · Keeper of the park, guardian of green spaces
49,234 births - 85.Xavier
Basque / Arabic · New house
48,739 births - 86.Asher
Hebrew · Blessed and happy, one who brings joy
48,557 births - 87.Carson
Scottish / Old English · Son of Carr, which means 'marsh'
48,026 births - 88.Jace
Modern coinage / Hebrew · Healer
47,476 births - 89.Easton
English · East-facing settlement, new dawn and beginnings
46,805 births - 90.Justin
Latin · Just and righteous, fair and true
45,603 births - 91.Leo
Latin · Brave lion, courageous and strong
44,706 births - 92.Bentley
Old English · From the meadow of bent grass and reeds
43,956 births - 93.Jaxson
Modern English · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'
42,401 births - 94.Nathaniel
Hebrew · Gift of God, blessed with divine favor
41,890 births - 95.Blake
Old English · Dark, or pale and shining
41,721 births - 96.Elias
Hebrew · The Lord is my God
40,925 births - 97.Theodore
Greek · Gift of God
40,530 births - 98.Kayden
Modern American · Spirit of battle
40,361 births - 99.Luis
Spanish / Latin · Renowned warrior, famous in battle
39,079 births - 100.Tristan
Latin / Celtic · Tumult, or sad, or bold
38,693 births
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