Top Baby Names For 2023

Discover the trendsetters of 2023.

Popular baby names of 2023 give a glimpse into the changing times and preferences of parents. They also exhibit the evolving cultural trends, societal values, and unique tastes of today’s parents. This year, many names moved up and down the popularity chart, while some lost favor entirely, highlighting the diverse influences shaping parents’ choices. The classics continued to top the charts, while a few unconventional choices managed to make their presence felt.

Vintage names continued to dominate the rankings with their timeless appeal. Names such as the graceful Evelyn (lake or alive) and the powerful Theodore (gift of God) showed how old names continue to appeal to modern parents. Meanwhile, contemporary names such as the stylish Gianna (God is gracious) and the cool Maverick (an independent person who avoids conformity) also increased in popularity for their distinctiveness and modern edge. Short, impactful names also made a strong impression, with cute picks like Ava (guarantee) and strong choices like Leo (lion) standing out among the most popular baby names in the US. Discover more such popular names in our list below, compiled using official SSA data (1) to showcase the most popular names in the US for 2023.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Vivian-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Uncover-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Unisex	Alive
Lyla		Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
River-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Someone who is like a river
Kayden		Boy	Fighter; Companion
Samantha-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-and-More		Girl	Name of God; Flower
Thiago		Boy	Supplanter
Rylee		Girl	Rye clearing
Eva-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
Damian-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Master; To tame; Divine power
Melody		Girl	Melody; Song
August-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Respected; Esteemed; Venerable; Exalted
Carson		Boy	Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra
Clara-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby-Girl		Girl	Bright; Clear
Austin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Grand; Majestic; To grow
Julia		Girl	Downy-bearded; Youthful; Descended from Jove or Jupiter; Supreme God; God's peace for the weary
Myles		Boy	Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
Hadley		Boy	Heather field
Amir-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-Trends-2025		Boy	Ruler; Prince; Commander
Juniper		Girl	Young; Evergreen; A type of tree
Declan		Boy	Full of goodness
Piper		Girl	Pipe player; Pepper
Emmett-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Truth; Universal; Whole; Great
Ryder-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-2025-Guide		Boy	Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger
Brielle-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God is my strength
Luka-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Eden-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Girl	A place of delight; Pleasure; Plain; Wealthy bear
Connor		Boy	Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
Jaxson-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-More:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Jack
Rose		Girl	Rose; Flower; Famous type
Milo-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Soldier; Peaceful; Favored
Josie		Girl	God will give; God is gracious
Enzo-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Ruler of an estate or a house; Victorious
Arya		Boy	Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Giovanni-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Baby-Boy-Names		Boy	God is gracious
Eliza-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Vincent-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Conquering
Charlie-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Free man; Army
Diego		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Peyton		Girl	Fighting man's estate; Warrior's town
Luis		Boy	Famous in battle
Daisy		Girl	Daisy flower; Day eye
Archer		Boy	Bowman
Lucia-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-History,-Variations,-Popularity		Girl	Light
Harrison		Boy	House ruler; Son of Harry
Margaret-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-7-Essential-Facts		Girl	Pearl
Atlas		Boy	To endure; Bearer of the heavens
Millie		Girl	Gentle strength; Brave
Jasper		Boy	One who brings treasure; Treasurer
Freya-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide-2025		Girl	A noble woman
Kingston-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	King's town; Farmstead estate
Melanie		Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Sawyer		Unisex	Who saws wood
Elliana		Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Legend-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Story; Myth; To read; A very famous person
Alina-Name-Meaning:-3-Origins,-Key-Variations-And-Popularity		Girl	Noble; White; Bright
Evan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Youth; Born from the yew tree
Adalynn		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Lorenzo-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Mary		Girl	Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
Jonah		Boy	Dove; Peaceful
Emersyn		Girl	Son of Emery; Great ruler; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Chase		Boy	To hunt; Capture; Huntsmen; Chase
Sienna-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-7-FAQs		Unisex	Reddish brown clay; From city if Siena
Bryson		Boy	Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Isabelle		Girl	My God is an oath; Devoted to God
Nathaniel		Boy	Gift of God; God has given
Esther		Girl	Star; Hidden
Adriel		Boy	Flock of God
Alaia		Girl	Joyful; Happy; Lofty
Arthur-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-2025-Popularity		Boy	Bear king; Bear
Juan		Boy	God is gracious; God is merciful; Yahweh is gracious
George		Boy	Farmer; Earth worker
Mackenzie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of Coinnich; Fair; Handsome; Beautiful
Cole		Boy	Charcoal; Victory of the people
Sage		Unisex	Type of herb; Wise person
Ximena		Girl	He has heard; Listening; Son
Zion-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-On-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Holy place; Utopia
Cecilia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blind
Ashton		Boy	Ash tree town; From the ash tree farm
Jason		Boy	To heal; Healer
Valeria		Girl	To be strong or brave
Calvin		Boy	Bald
Carlos		Boy	Free man; Army
Valerie		Girl	To be strong, brave, and healthy
Brayden		Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Brave; Descendant of Bradán; Salmon
Catalina-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Purity; Each of the two
Elliot		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Rhett		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Ardent; Fiery
Magnolia-Name-Meaning:-History,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Girl	Name of Flower
Kehlani		Girl	Sea and sky; The heavens
Ace		Unisex	Highest rank; One; Defending men
Emiliano		Boy	Rival; Industrious
Summer-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Summertime
Jayce		Unisex	Healer; To cure
Ashley		Boy	Ash tree meadow; Meadow of Ash trees; Of the Ash tree meadow
Graham-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-2025-Guide		Boy	Gravelly homestead
Andrea		Girl	Strong; Manly
Isabel		Girl	God is my oath
Braxton		Boy	Bracca's settlement
Oakley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-2025-Guide		Unisex	From the oak meadow; Meadow of oak trees

Infographic: Top Trending Short Names Of 2023

Short names are often considered nicknames for longer names, but some are so endearing that they have become popular as given names on their own. Many short names gained popularity in 2023. And if you love short names, take a look at the infographic below to discover the most popular short names of the year.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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1. Popular Names in 2022.
   https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/