Discover the most popular baby boy names in Virginia for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts and capturing hearts across the state.
The list of popular baby boy names in Virginia reflects a blend of enduring favorites and contemporary choices. Leading the pack is Liam, with 574 babies given this name, followed closely by Noah and James. Names like Oliver and William continue to hold strong positions, showcasing their lasting appeal. Notably, Lucas has climbed four spots to secure the sixth position, while Henry and Theodore have seen slight declines but remain in the top ten.
Some names have made significant leaps in popularity; Luke jumped fifteen places to rank twelfth, and Miles surged twenty-nine spots to nineteenth. Ezra also saw a notable rise, moving up twenty places to share the twentieth spot with Jacob. On the other hand, traditional names like Joseph and Charles have experienced declines but still maintain a presence on the list.
This year's data also highlights emerging trends with names like Thiago and Rowan making impressive debuts at fifty-third place after substantial increases. Meanwhile, classic names such as Michael, Gabriel, and Matthew continue to be favored by parents across Virginia.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or curious about naming trends, this comprehensive list offers a fascinating glimpse into the most cherished baby boy names in Virginia for 2023.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 574 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 498 |
| 3 | - | James | 412 |
| 4 | - | Oliver | 385 |
| 5 | - | William | 370 |
| 6 | 4 | Lucas | 364 |
| 7 | -1 | Henry | 344 |
| 8 | -1 | Theodore | 338 |
| 9 | 2 | Benjamin | 283 |
| 10 | -2 | Elijah | 275 |
| 11 | -2 | Levi | 259 |
| 12 | 15 | Luke | 240 |
| 13 | - | John | 236 |
| 14 | -2 | Owen | 228 |
| 15 | 1 | Michael | 226 |
| 15 | 5 | Gabriel | 226 |
| 17 | - | Jackson | 220 |
| 18 | -4 | Asher | 217 |
| 19 | 29 | Miles | 212 |
| 20 | 7 | Jacob | 211 |
| 20 | 20 | Ezra | 211 |
| 22 | 4 | Mateo | 209 |
| 22 | -4 | Ethan | 209 |
| 24 | -9 | Alexander | 206 |
| 25 | -6 | Jack | 205 |
| 26 | -3 | Daniel | 203 |
| 27 | -2 | Thomas | 201 |
| 28 | 11 | Isaac | 197 |
| 29 | 2 | Samuel | 196 |
| 29 | 8 | Leo | 196 |
| 31 | -10 | Mason | 195 |
| 32 | 3 | Dylan | 189 |
| 32 | 6 | David | 189 |
| 34 | -1 | Logan | 185 |
| 35 | 1 | Hudson | 183 |
| 36 | -6 | Aiden | 181 |
| 37 | -3 | Luca | 176 |
| 38 | -7 | Charles | 175 |
| 39 | -17 | Joseph | 173 |
| 40 | 3 | Sebastian | 169 |
| 40 | 5 | Matthew | 169 |
| 42 | -1 | Carter | 165 |
| 43 | -16 | Wyatt | 164 |
| 44 | -20 | Grayson | 162 |
| 45 | 7 | Elias | 161 |
| 46 | -4 | Caleb | 159 |
| 47 | 14 | Cooper | 156 |
| 48 | -5 | Maverick | 154 |
| 49 | 16 | Nathan | 152 |
| 50 | 5 | Christopher | 150 |
| 51 | 5 | Cameron | 147 |
| 52 | - | Julian | 146 |
| 53 | 55 | Thiago | 141 |
| 53 | 42 | Rowan | 141 |
| 55 | 7 | Colton | 139 |
| 56 | -7 | Kai | 138 |
| 57 | 7 | Wesley | 136 |
| 58 | -12 | Jayden | 134 |
| 58 | 24 | Amir | 134 |
| 60 | -10 | Anthony | 133 |
| 61 | -5 | Josiah | 131 |
| 61 | -10 | Joshua | 131 |
| 61 | 31 | Axel | 131 |
| 61 | 12 | Andrew | 131 |
| 65 | -13 | Micah | 130 |
| 65 | -6 | Lincoln | 130 |
| 67 | -2 | Isaiah | 125 |
| 68 | 10 | Ian | 124 |
| 69 | -11 | Robert | 123 |
| 70 | 3 | Bennett | 122 |
| 71 | -4 | Nolan | 120 |
| 72 | -25 | Waylon | 117 |
| 73 | 5 | Adam | 116 |
| 74 | 14 | Roman | 115 |
| 74 | 16 | Jeremiah | 115 |
| 76 | -8 | Christian | 113 |
| 77 | -14 | Silas | 112 |
| 78 | -7 | Jonathan | 110 |
| 78 | 11 | Adrian | 110 |
| 80 | 7 | Kayden | 108 |
| 81 | -22 | Everett | 105 |
| 81 | -4 | Easton | 105 |
| 83 | -15 | Jaxon | 104 |
| 83 | 1 | Brooks | 104 |
| 85 | 23 | Santiago | 103 |
| 85 | 17 | Aaron | 103 |
| 87 | -7 | Weston | 102 |
| 87 | -11 | Ryan | 102 |
| 87 | -12 | Landon | 102 |
| 90 | -19 | Walker | 101 |
| 91 | - | Connor | 100 |
| 92 | 3 | George | 99 |
| 93 | -8 | Eli | 97 |
| 93 | -10 | Declan | 97 |
| 95 | 22 | Parker | 96 |
| 96 | 31 | Theo | 95 |
| 97 | 14 | August | 93 |
| 98 | 10 | Jordan | 92 |
| 98 | -18 | Jameson | 92 |
| 98 | - | Austin | 92 |