See Which Classics Made The List For The Top Baby Names Of The Last Year
These names aren't budging in popularity.
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The verdict is in: Liam and Olivia are still the most popular names around for American-born babies. Liam has been in the No. 1 spot for seven years and Olivia for five, and based on Social Security Administration data there's no signs these classic names are budging.
In fact, the top five names for boys and girls remained identical between 2022 and 2023. And the only new name to squeeze into the top 10 was Mateo, which jumped from No. 11 up to No. 6. Mateo's rapid increase in popularity bumped Benjamin off of the top 10 list for boys last year.
The top five girls' names for 2023 were Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Sophia. The top boys' names were Liam, Noah, Oliver, James, and Elijah.
Olivia first bested Emma to rise to the top of the pack in 2019. Emma remains in the No. 2 slot and has been in the top three baby names in America since 2003. Liam has been jostling for the top two slots with Noah since 2014, eventually coming out on top in 2017.
We love classic names in the South, especially double names (how about James Oliver?) and vintage names. If you're looking for a classic name for your bundle of joy, also check out our lists of Old Testament baby names and timeless baby names we'll always treasure.
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