Popular Boy Names in DC

Discover the most popular baby boy names in the District of Columbia for 2024—James leads the way, with Liam and Henry close behind.

The upper ranks are tight: Noah and Theodore tie at #4 (48 babies each), while Benjamin and William share #5 (40 each). Julian jumps to #6 (+12) and Luca to #9 (+12), with Michael at #10 (+8) and Jack also climbing (+6).

New to this year’s list: Thomas, Bennett, Roman, Nico, Isaac, Callum, Charlie, and Malachi. Other big movers include Miles (+13), Aiden (+13), Gabriel (+15), Ian (+18), Legend (+18), Jackson (+11), and Santiago (+11).

Timeless staples—William, Benjamin, Michael, John, Charles, Alexander, Robert, Joseph, and Thomas—sit alongside modern choices like Luca, Legend, Saint, Zion, and Remy. Ties reflect equal birth counts; totals show how many District babies received each name in 2024.

*Popularity rankings and birth counts reflect DC data. Sourced and compiled from the Social Security Administration records by Name.Baby.