Discover the most popular baby boy names in New Jersey for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts this year.
New Jersey's top baby boy names reflect a blend of tradition and contemporary trends. Leading the list is Liam, followed closely by Noah and Lucas. These names have consistently been favorites among parents. Other enduring choices include Joseph, Michael, and James, all holding strong positions in the rankings. Notably, some names like Theodore and Cameron have seen significant rises in popularity, indicating shifting preferences among new parents.
The diversity of names on this list showcases New Jersey's rich cultural tapestry. Names like Mateo and Thiago highlight a growing appreciation for multicultural influences. Meanwhile, classic names such as John and William continue to be beloved choices despite slight declines in their rankings.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or curious about naming trends, this comprehensive list provides valuable insights into the current naming landscape for boys in New Jersey. Explore these popular picks to find the perfect name that resonates with your family's heritage and personal style.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 715 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 705 |
| 3 | - | Lucas | 430 |
| 4 | - | Joseph | 410 |
| 5 | - | Michael | 356 |
| 6 | 2 | James | 341 |
| 7 | 3 | Jack | 334 |
| 8 | -2 | Jacob | 326 |
| 9 | -1 | Luca | 324 |
| 10 | -3 | Ethan | 322 |
| 11 | 3 | Benjamin | 311 |
| 12 | 3 | Matthew | 310 |
| 13 | 3 | Dylan | 309 |
| 14 | -2 | Anthony | 298 |
| 15 | -4 | Daniel | 290 |
| 16 | -3 | Oliver | 285 |
| 17 | 1 | Logan | 269 |
| 17 | 2 | Leo | 269 |
| 19 | -2 | Alexander | 262 |
| 20 | 6 | Theodore | 251 |
| 21 | 2 | Mason | 249 |
| 22 | -3 | David | 246 |
| 23 | 4 | Sebastian | 242 |
| 24 | 11 | Cameron | 239 |
| 25 | -6 | John | 237 |
| 26 | 6 | Owen | 235 |
| 27 | 8 | Thomas | 232 |
| 28 | 17 | Mateo | 228 |
| 29 | -5 | Jayden | 227 |
| 29 | -7 | Aiden | 227 |
| 31 | 17 | Thiago | 225 |
| 32 | 1 | Henry | 221 |
| 33 | 8 | Isaac | 219 |
| 34 | -5 | Ryan | 217 |
| 35 | 3 | Gabriel | 215 |
| 36 | -11 | Nathan | 212 |
| 37 | -6 | Christopher | 204 |
| 38 | -10 | William | 202 |
| 39 | -5 | Luke | 200 |
| 40 | -3 | Samuel | 198 |
| 41 | 6 | Julian | 196 |
| 42 | -2 | Elijah | 193 |
| 42 | 1 | Aaron | 193 |
| 44 | -14 | Nicholas | 192 |
| 45 | 24 | Miles | 190 |
| 46 | 8 | Moshe | 185 |
| 47 | -3 | Joshua | 176 |
| 48 | 3 | Asher | 174 |
| 49 | 6 | Levi | 173 |
| 50 | -1 | Ian | 169 |
| 51 | -5 | Elias | 168 |
| 52 | -10 | Caleb | 167 |
| 53 | 10 | Chaim | 166 |
| 54 | 15 | Nolan | 163 |
| 55 | 1 | Christian | 159 |
| 55 | -4 | Austin | 159 |
| 57 | 54 | Enzo | 156 |
| 58 | 6 | Dominic | 155 |
| 59 | -3 | Hudson | 152 |
| 59 | -6 | Andrew | 152 |
| 61 | -3 | Adam | 147 |
| 62 | -24 | Jackson | 146 |
| 62 | 2 | Adrian | 146 |
| 64 | -4 | Ezra | 142 |
| 65 | 6 | Yosef | 141 |
| 66 | -7 | Charles | 140 |
| 67 | -17 | Carter | 138 |
| 68 | -6 | Kai | 137 |
| 69 | 14 | Theo | 135 |
| 70 | -9 | Yehuda | 134 |
| 71 | 5 | Chase | 133 |
| 72 | 7 | Connor | 132 |
| 72 | -6 | Angel | 132 |
| 74 | -7 | Vincent | 127 |
| 75 | 9 | Leonardo | 121 |
| 76 | -4 | Jordan | 120 |
| 77 | 17 | Maverick | 115 |
| 77 | -5 | Josiah | 115 |
| 79 | 23 | Tyler | 114 |
| 79 | -1 | Robert | 114 |
| 79 | -2 | Landon | 114 |
| 82 | 2 | Shmuel | 113 |
| 82 | 10 | Roman | 113 |
| 82 | -14 | Grayson | 113 |
| 82 | 4 | Axel | 113 |
| 86 | 12 | Jaxon | 112 |
| 87 | -7 | Cole | 111 |
| 88 | -6 | Lorenzo | 109 |
| 89 | 27 | Matteo | 108 |
| 90 | -16 | Jonathan | 107 |
| 90 | 11 | Colton | 107 |
| 92 | 5 | Zachary | 106 |
| 93 | 33 | Wesley | 105 |
| 94 | 6 | Jeremiah | 104 |
| 95 | 1 | Yaakov | 103 |
| 96 | 6 | Gael | 101 |
| 97 | -3 | Giovanni | 100 |
| 97 | 10 | Brayden | 100 |
| 99 | -12 | Kayden | 97 |
| 99 | -25 | Eli | 97 |