Popular Boy Names in Massachusetts

Massachusetts’ top baby boy names in 2024: Noah (514), Liam (441), and Oliver (346), with James and Henry close behind—see the full list.

Noah holds the No. 1 spot, and this year’s top 10 blends timeless and modern: Noah, Liam, Oliver, James, Henry, Theodore, Benjamin, Jack, Lucas, and William. Classic strength continues with John, Charles, Thomas, Samuel, and Joseph.

Short, upbeat choices stay popular—Luca, Leo, Theo, Kai, and Beau—while international favorites add flair: Mateo and Matteo, Enzo, Thiago, and Amir. Biblical mainstays like Benjamin, Daniel, Michael, Luke, and Elias keep a steady hold.

Notable rank gains within the popular list: Elias (+15 to No. 31), Wesley (+13 to No. 27), Jayden (+10 to No. 26), Levi (+7 to No. 28), Carter (+11 to No. 52), Dominic (+20 to No. 57), Calvin (+29 to No. 59), Thiago (+16 to No. 59), Beau (+24 to No. 71), Kayden (+13 to No. 73), Callum (+13 to No. 75), and Matteo (+26 to No. 66).

A few long-time favorites eased back but remain widely used: Aiden (down 14 to No. 44), Declan (down 17 to No. 60), Jackson (down 9 to No. 34), Isaac (down 11 to No. 39), Dylan (down 12 to No. 41), and Leo (down 6 to No. 18).

Looking for familiar yet distinctive? Try variant pairs like Luke/Luca/Lucas or Theo/Theodore, or browse the lower ranks—August, Beau, Calvin, Callum, Dominic, and Parker—for names that feel current without topping the chart.

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