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Most Popular Names in the United States

Here is a list of the top baby names for boys and girls in the United States. This list is based off of the official Social Security Administration data. You can also take a look at the top baby names by state.




Most Popular Boy Names For 2010

Name
Origin
Meaning
2  Jacob
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Supplanter; he who supplants
4  Ethan
Origin:   Latin
Meaning:  Strong; Firm; Constant
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Like God; One who resembles God.
7  Jayden
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Heard by God.
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Resolute protector
Origin:   Literary
Meaning:  Appeared in Troilus & Cressida
11  Noah
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Comfort; peaceful
12  Daniel
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  My judge is the Lord
13  Aiden
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Fiery.
14  Anthony
Origin:   Latin
Meaning:  Priceless; Flourishing; Flower
16  Joshua
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  God is salvation; Jehovah is salvation
17  Mason
Origin:   French
Meaning:  Stone worker
Origin:   Greek
Meaning:  Christ bearer; bearing Christ
21  Andrew
Origin:   French
Meaning:  Manly; Valiant; Courageous
22  David
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Beloved one; beloved
23  Matthew
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Gift of God; gift of God
24  Logan
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  Little hollow
25  Elijah
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God
26  James
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Replace
27  Joseph
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  God wiIl multiply; Jehovah increases
29  Gabriel
Origin:   Spanish
Meaning:  God is my strength
30  Benjamin
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Son of the right hand; son of the south; son of my old age
31  Ryan
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Kingly.
32  Samuel
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Asked of God; God heard
33  Jackson
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  God is gracious
35  John
Origin:   English
Meaning:  God is merciful
36  Nathan
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Gift from God; God has given
37  Jonathan
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Gift from God;
Origin:   Greek
Meaning:  Annointed; Follower of Christ
39  Liam
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Resolute protector
41  Dylan
Origin:   Welsh
Meaning:  Sea God; Son of the waves; son of the sea
42  Landon
Origin:   English
Meaning:  From the long hill; long hill
43  Caleb
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Brave; faith, devotion, whole hearted
44  Tyler
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Tiler; Roofer; a worker in roof tiles
45  Lucas
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Light; Illumination
49  Evan
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  Right handed
50  Nicholas
Origin:   English
Meaning:  People's victory
51  Gavin
Origin:   Scottish
Meaning:  White hawk
52  Isaac
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  Laughing one; laughter
53  Brayden
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  From the broad meadow; descendant of Brad
54  Luke
Origin:   Latin
Meaning:  Bringer of light
56  Angel
Origin:   Greek
Meaning:  messenger; messenger of God
57  Isaiah
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  God's helper; salvation of God; the Lord helps me
58  Brandon
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Fiery hill; Sword-blade
59  Jack
Origin:   English
Meaning:  God is gracious
62  Jordan
Origin:   Hebrew
Meaning:  To descend; To flow; down-flowing
63  Owen
Origin:   Welsh
Meaning:  Warrior; born of yew; youth
64  Carter
Origin:   English
Meaning:  Cart driver; one who transports goods
65  Connor
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Desire; Wise aid; Hound lover; hound-lover
67  Justin
Origin:   Irish
Meaning:  Just; True; Upright

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