The data is in, and we have the list of the most popular baby names in the United States for 2023. Parents across the country have spoken, and their choices reveal a mix of timeless classics and modern favorites.
For girls, Olivia remains at the top spot with 15,270 babies named so in 2023. Emma follows closely behind at second place with 13,527 newborns bearing this name. Charlotte, Amelia, and Sophia round out the top five most popular girl names for this year.
Mia jumped two spots to sixth place with 11,359 babies named Mia in 2023. Isabella slipped one spot to seventh place while Ava also dropped one position to eighth place. Evelyn maintained its ninth-place ranking while Luna held steady at tenth place.
On the boys' side, Liam continues to be a favorite among parents with a whopping 20,802 babies named Liam in 2023. Noah holds onto second place with 18,995 newborns bearing this name. Oliver takes third place followed by James and Elijah completing the top five.
Mateo made an impressive leap up five spots to land at sixth place with Theodore also climbing three places to seventh position. Henry dropped one spot to eighth while Lucas also fell one rank to ninth position. William saw a significant drop from sixth to tenth position.
These rankings reflect not just trends but also our society's evolving tastes and values when it comes to naming our children. Whether you're expecting or just curious about what names are trending right now, we hope you found this list insightful! Stay tuned for more updates on baby name trends as we continue tracking these fascinating shifts each year.