Discover 2024’s most popular boy names across American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—led by Noah, Elias, and Ethan.
At No. 1 is Noah (12), followed by Elias (11) and Ethan (10). Isaiah and Elijah share fourth (9 each), while Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Mateo are tied for fifth (8 each). Asher and Jayden sit at sixth (7 each). Rank seven features Theo, Lucas, Leo, and John (6 each). A large group lands at eighth with five births apiece: Benjamin, Daniel, Ezra, Kayden, Leon, Levi, Liam, Matthew, Micah, Oliver, Samuel, and Zayden.
Year over year, Elias (+4), Noah (+3), and Isaiah (+3) climbed strongly, with Asher and Ezekiel up one. Liam fell five places to a crowded No. 8, Daniel dropped four, and Elijah and Jayden each slipped three; Lucas and Kayden edged down one.
Parents across these islands favored timeless, biblical choices alongside modern, globally familiar picks—think Noah and Isaiah next to Leo, Theo, and Oliver. With smaller birth totals, ties are common and even a few babies can shape the rankings; explore the full list below to see every favorite.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Noah | 12 |
| 2 | 4 | Elias | 11 |
| 3 | - | Ethan | 10 |
| 4 | -3 | Elijah | 9 |
| 4 | 3 | Isaiah | 9 |
| 5 | 1 | Ezekiel | 8 |
| 5 | - | Jeremiah | 8 |
| 5 | - | Mateo | 8 |
| 6 | 1 | Asher | 7 |
| 6 | -3 | Jayden | 7 |
| 7 | - | Theo | 6 |
| 7 | -1 | Lucas | 6 |
| 7 | - | Leo | 6 |
| 7 | - | John | 6 |
| 8 | - | Benjamin | 5 |
| 8 | -4 | Daniel | 5 |
| 8 | - | Ezra | 5 |
| 8 | -1 | Kayden | 5 |
| 8 | - | Leon | 5 |
| 8 | - | Levi | 5 |
| 8 | -5 | Liam | 5 |
| 8 | - | Matthew | 5 |
| 8 | - | Micah | 5 |
| 8 | - | Oliver | 5 |
| 8 | - | Samuel | 5 |
| 8 | - | Zayden | 5 |