Most Popular Baby Names of 2019
In 2019, these were the names US parents chose most. The lists below rank the top 25 girls’ and boys’ names by the number of babies who received each name that year, from US Social Security Administration data (about 1.7 million girls and 1.8 million boys recorded).
The most popular names of 2019 were Olivia for girls and Liam for boys.
Top 25 girls’ names
- #1 Olivia 18,577
- #2 Emma 17,226
- #3 Ava 14,549
- #4 Sophia 13,821
- #5 Isabella 13,407
- #6 Charlotte 13,239
- #7 Amelia 12,944
- #8 Mia 12,508
- #9 Harper 10,497
- #10 Evelyn 10,443
- #11 Abigail 9,196
- #12 Emily 8,259
- #13 Ella 8,131
- #14 Elizabeth 7,923
- #15 Camila 7,846
- #16 Luna 7,800
- #17 Sofia 7,402
- #18 Avery 7,350
- #19 Mila 7,343
- #20 Aria 7,120
- #21 Scarlett 7,086
- #22 Penelope 6,734
- #23 Layla 6,523
- #24 Chloe 6,414
- #25 Victoria 6,380
Top 25 boys’ names
- #1 Liam 20,631
- #2 Noah 19,178
- #3 Oliver 13,967
- #4 William 13,658
- #5 Elijah 13,436
- #6 James 13,198
- #7 Benjamin 13,044
- #8 Lucas 12,483
- #9 Mason 11,484
- #10 Alexander 11,327
- #11 Ethan 11,311
- #12 Jacob 10,797
- #13 Henry 10,768
- #14 Michael 10,619
- #15 Daniel 10,592
- #16 Logan 10,571
- #17 Jackson 10,176
- #18 Sebastian 9,884
- #19 Jack 9,404
- #20 Aiden 9,403
- #21 Owen 9,347
- #22 Samuel 9,322
- #23 Matthew 9,277
- #24 Joseph 9,179
- #25 Levi 9,066
Counts are US births recorded by the Social Security Administration. Numbers show babies given each name that year.
Frequently asked questions
What was the most popular girls’ name in 2019?
Olivia was the most popular girls’ name in 2019, according to US Social Security Administration data.
What was the most popular boys’ name in 2019?
Liam was the most popular boys’ name in 2019.
Where does this ranking come from?
These rankings are compiled from US Social Security Administration records of names given to babies born in the United States, counted separately for girls and boys.