Popular Boy Names in New York

Explore New York’s most popular boy names of 2024—Liam and Noah lead, with Lucas, Ethan, and Joseph close behind.

Big climbers add fresh energy: Ethan jumps 8 spots to #4 and Theodore rises 8 to #6. Anthony surges 13 to #20, Levi leaps 12 to #24, and Miles vaults 13 to join Jackson at #47. Farther down, Enzo (+20 to #51), Roman (+25 to #60), Robert (+16 to #62), Wesley (+20 to #63), Cooper (+21 to #70), Lorenzo (+15 to #72), Gael (+26 to #73), Leonardo (+15 to #77), Luka (+26 to #81), Santiago (+45 to #82), and Max (+10 to #86) all make notable moves.

The list blends timeless staples with the state’s cultural breadth: Joseph and David remain fixtures, while Moshe (#35), Chaim (#74), and Yosef (#79) appear alongside Muhammad (#42), Giovanni (#83), Santiago (#82), and Gael (#73). Modern favorites like Luca (#11), Leo (#16), and Theo (#55) sit comfortably next to classics such as James (#10) and Daniel (#15).

A few names cooled: Vincent falls 17 places to #90, Jordan drops 14 to #88, Jayden slides 12 to #37, Sebastian and Andrew each dip 9, and Logan, Eli, Nicholas, and Christopher also ease downward—yet all remain well loved across the state.

Fun detail: there’s a three-way tie at #41 (Cameron, Elias, Hudson), with more ties at #47, #48, #56, #61, #78, #81, and #89. At the very top, Liam edges Noah by 36 births (1,445 to 1,409).

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