BabyCenter reveals the top baby names for 2024: Discover the popular choices
According to recent findings from BabyCenter, the leading names for boys in 2024 include Noah, Liam, and Oliver, while for girls, the top choices are Olivia, Amelia, and Emma.
Noah topped the list for boys, followed by Liam and Oliver. For girls, Olivia was the favorite, trailed by Amelia and Emma. The report also highlighted a growing trend for boy names starting with “E” and girl names that end in “-lee” or “-lyn”.
A noteworthy newcomer is Emrys, which entered BabyCenter’s list of the top 1,000 boys’ names at position 954. Other “E” names like Emir, Enrique, Edgar, and Eliel gained popularity, while Easton and Everett made their return to the Top 100 at No. 92 and No. 93, respectively.
The list for girls showcased fresh names such as Evelyn, Brooklyn, and Madelyn, alongside rising names like Adalee, Avalynn, Lakelyn, Rosalee, and Maelynn, which have climbed several hundred spots to appear in the top 1,000 U.S. girl names for the first time.
Top Baby Names for 2024
BabyCenter noted that the top 10 names for boys and girls in 2024 are mostly similar to those in 2023, with a few adjustments. The top seven boy names remain unchanged, but Ezra climbed to No. 8, Asher moved up two spots to No. 9, Leo slipped two ranks to No. 10, and Luca fell off the list.
For girls, Amelia and Emma swapped rankings, with Amelia now at No. 3 and Emma at No. 4. Sophia and Charlotte retained their positions at No. 4 and No. 5, while Isabella (No. 6) and Ava (No. 7) exchanged spots. Mia is ranked No. 8, and Ellie made the most significant leap from No. 15 to No. 9. Finally, Luna dropped to No. 10.
Top 10 Popular Girl Names
- Olivia
- Amelia
- Emma
- Sophia
- Charlotte
- Isabella
- Ava
- Mia
- Ellie
- Luna
Top 10 Popular Boy Names
- Noah
- Liam
- Oliver
- Elijah
- Mateo
- Lucas
- Levi
- Ezra
- Asher
- Leo
Names Inspired by Trends and Culture
The report also pointed out a rise in French names following the Paris Olympics of 2024 and names associated with prominent personalities from the WNBA and Super Bowl. Notable mentions include names influenced by popular movies and TV shows like “Inside Out,” “Ripley,” and “The Bear,” as well as celestial events like the total solar eclipse.
Here are some names connected to sports, movies, and trending events:
Boys
- Raphael
- Louis
- Louise
- Beaux
- Remi
- Gustavo
- Orion
Girls
- Elodie
- Arlette
- Jolie
- Caitlin
- Kamilla
- A’ja
- Eclipse
- Sol
Declining Names
Additionally, certain names like Drake, Justin, Stanley, and Sarah have seen a drop in popularity, with Sarah exiting the top 100 girl names after 60 years. Other long-held favorites no longer in the top 100 include Kayden, Dominic, and Aaron for boys, as well as Eva and Jasmine for girls.
According to BabyCenter, these insights are derived from data on over 500,000 newborns in 2024 whose parents are registered on the BabyCenter platform. The company has been providing baby name statistics since 2004.
“BabyCenter has a vast community of parents, many of whom voluntarily share their baby’s names at birth,” stated Robin Hilmantel, the Senior Director of Editorial Strategy and Growth at BabyCenter. “For two decades, this has given us a unique perspective on emerging trends in baby names in real-time. This exclusive data enables us to present the leading names well in advance of the annual Social Security Administration reports.”
