Discover the most popular baby names in New York for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts for both girls and boys this year.
For girls, Emma continues to reign supreme with 853 babies named in 2023, followed closely by Olivia and Sophia. Other popular choices include Mia, Amelia, and Isabella. Notably, Amelia has climbed three spots to secure its place in the top five. Charlotte and Ava have seen slight declines but remain beloved choices among New York parents. Leah and Luna round out the top ten with steady popularity.
Boys' names show a strong preference for Liam, holding the number one spot with 1482 babies named in 2023. Noah and Lucas follow as consistent favorites. David has made a significant leap into fourth place, while Joseph and Oliver maintain their positions in the top six. James has also risen in popularity, now ranking seventh. Michael remains a classic choice at eighth place, with Jack climbing two spots to ninth. Jacob completes the list despite a drop of five ranks.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 1482 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 1253 |
| 3 | - | Lucas | 828 |
| 4 | 5 | David | 694 |
| 5 | -1 | Joseph | 685 |
| 6 | - | Oliver | 683 |
| 7 | 5 | James | 677 |
| 8 | - | Michael | 663 |
| 9 | 2 | Jack | 632 |
| 10 | -5 | Jacob | 625 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Emma | 853 |
| 2 | -1 | Olivia | 821 |
| 3 | - | Sophia | 769 |
| 4 | - | Mia | 758 |
| 5 | 3 | Amelia | 711 |
| 6 | - | Isabella | 677 |
| 7 | -2 | Charlotte | 673 |
| 8 | -1 | Ava | 570 |
| 9 | 1 | Leah | 494 |
| 10 | -1 | Luna | 481 |