Popular Boy Names in Missouri

Missouri’s most popular boy names in 2024 start with Oliver at No. 1 (425 babies), followed by Henry, Theodore, Noah, and Liam.

Oliver leads by a wide margin (425), followed by Henry (323) and Theodore (303). Noah (282) and Liam (279) complete the top five. James and William share No. 6 (249), with Hudson at No. 7 (248); Elijah is No. 8 (211), Jack climbs five spots to No. 9 (194), and Asher rounds out the top 10 (190).

Big year-over-year movers include Arthur (+23 to No. 50), Rowan (+21 to No. 32), George (+20 to No. 61), Greyson (+18 to No. 60), Calvin (+16), Stetson (+15), Beau (+14), and Wyatt and Roman (+13). Notable dips: Nolan (-18 to No. 44), Cameron (-16), Leo and Everett (-10), Aiden and Ezra (-9), and Thomas (-8). You’ll also see several ties—like James/William at No. 6 and Cooper/Owen/Wyatt at No. 13—plus a mix of timeless staples (James, William, John, Charles) and modern picks (Maverick, Waylon, Stetson, Atlas, River, Rowan).

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