What Are The Top Baby Names For 2024?

For the second year in a row, Olivia and Noah have retained their titles as the most popular baby names for girls and boys, according to BabyCenter’s 2024 rankings. Most of the top names remained consistent from 2023, with just a few shifts that signal changing trends.

Just the Facts:

• Girls: Olivia holds the No. 1 spot, followed by Amelia, which rose to No. 2, swapping places with Emma at No. 3. Ellie made a notable leap into the top 10, landing at No. 9, pushing Evelyn out of the top 10 for the first time. Luna rounded out the list at No. 10.

• Boys: Noah remained at No. 1, with the top seven names staying unchanged. The only new entries in the top 10 were Asher, which climbed to No. 9, and Ezra, which moved up to No. 8. Meanwhile, Leo fell to No. 10, and Luca dropped out of the top 10, landing at No. 12.

The Details: Several names made history this year by entering the top 100 for the first time. For boys, Walker (No. 79), Bennett (No. 84), and Adriel (No. 100) were among the new entries. On the girls’ side, Ember (No. 90) and Oakley (No. 96) made their debut. Meanwhile, a few longtime favorites were ousted from the top 100, including Kayden (No. 101), Dominic (No. 113), and Aaron (No. 120) for boys, as well as Eva (No. 105) and Jasmine (No. 122) for girls. Most notably, Sarah, which had been a top name for over six decades, fell to No. 108.

Why It Matters: Baby name trends offer a glimpse into cultural shifts, showing the influence of popular culture, heritage, and modern-day preferences. The emergence of new names and the decline of longstanding ones reflect changing values and tastes. For parents-to-be, these lists can serve as inspiration or validation of their own choices.