Top 50 Baby Girl and Baby Boy Names of 2024

What’s in a name? Well, that depends on who you ask. And if you ask a new parent, a lot goes into a baby’s name! When I was pregnant with my first daughter, Amelia, we kept a running list of baby name contenders in our Notes app. We’d add a name, remove, add back, decide on a name, then decide we didn’t like the definition. Then we’d change our mind and change it again! This naming dance continued for nine months until we settled on Amelia, one of the top baby girl names of 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020.

Inspiration for deciding on a baby name can come from anywhere. It can come from your favorite city, your heritage, a character in a book, or your biggest inspiration. To help you decide, we’ve compiled the Top 50 baby girl and baby boy names of 2024. Fun fact: Laura Modi, Founder of Bobbie, has one of her son’s names ranking at #24!

What are the top 10 baby names of 2024?

Here’s a quick glimpse of the top 5 baby girl and top 5 baby boy names of 2024. Do you see your baby’s name on the list? Interestingly, the top five baby girl names remained the same in 2023 as they did in 2022. And do you notice the trend? Every top-five girl’s name ends in the letter “a.”

What is the top girl name of 2024?

Olivia reigned supreme in 2023 and continues to rank in the top 100 U.S. baby girl names since 1990. Olivia also extends in popularity throughout the world, ranking as a top-100 baby girl name in the U.K., Australia, and Canada. Here are three fun facts about the name Olivia: 

• The meaning of the name Olivia is Olive
• Olivia is the symbol of peace
• Olivia is the feminine alternative to the boy name Oliver, and this popular girl name dates back to 13th-century England

What is the top boy name of 2024?

Liam was the top boy name of 2023 for the fourth consecutive year. Liam is also a fun, modern spin on the traditional boy name William. Do you love the name Liam, but you’re having a girl? The feminine alternative to William is Willa, which does not rank in the Top 100 baby girl names. So if you’re looking for a unique girl name, Willa is a great option! Here are three fun facts about the name Liam:

• Liam is an Irish name meaning “strong-willed warrior” and “protector”
• Liam (William) dates back to the Norman conquest of England in 1066
• Liam is popular in Germany, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, and Switzerland

What is the coolest name in 2024?

Choosing just one is tough, but if we had to pick one name among the Top 100 boy and girl names, we’re going with River! There’s something effortless about the name River, which is of British origin that means “a flowing body of water.” When you think of a river, you think of calming and peaceful. The name River is a gender-neutral name and ranked #23 on the top names of 2023, which is up 56 spots from 2022. We love the nickname Riv, too!

Top 50 baby girl names of 2024

Without further ado, here are the top 50 baby girl names of 2024. According to Babycenter, Athena and Iris were two new names that climbed toward the top of the baby girl names, moving up 24 spots each. Another unexpected riser for girls was Freya, which jumped 22 places, bringing it into the top 100 names for the first time. Freya is a Scandinavian name meaning noble woman.

1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Amelia
4. Ava
5. Sophia
6. Isabella
7. Luna
8. Mia
9. Charlotte
10. Evelyn
11. Harper
12. Scarlett
13. Nova
14. Aurora
15. Ella
16. Mila
17. Aria
18. Ellie
19. Gianna
20. Sofia
21. Violet
22. Layla
23. Willow
24. Lily
25. Hazel
26. Camila
27. Avery
28. Chloe
29. Elena
30. Paisley
31. Eliana
32. Penelope
33. Eleanor
34. Ivy
35. Elizabeth
36. Riley
37. Isla
38. Abigail
39. Nora
40. Stella
41. Grace
42. Zoey
43. Emily
44. Emilia
45. Leilani
46. Everly
47. Kinsley
48. Athena
49. Delilah
50. Naomi

Top 50 baby boy names of 2024

And finally, the Top 50 boy names of 2024! For boy names, Myles was the biggest riser, and River (our favorite!) moved up 31 places. For the first time, Legend and Atlas are the new baby boy names to break the Top 100 list. 

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. Elija
5. Mateo
6. Lucas
7. Levi
8. Asher
9. James
10. Leo
11. Grayson
12. Ezra
13. Luca
14. Ethan
15. Aiden
16. Wyatt
17. Sebastian
18. Benjamin
19. Mason
20. Henry
21. Hudson
22. Jack
23. Jackson
24. Owen
25. Daniel
26. Alexander
27. Maverick
28. Kai
29. Gabriel
30. Carter
31. William
32. Logan
33. Michael
34. Samuel
35. Muhammad
36. Waylin
37. Ezekiel
38. Jayden
39. Luke
40. Lincoln
41. Theo
42. Jacob
43. Josiah
44. David
45. Jaxon
46. Elias
47. Julian
48. Theodore
49. Isaiah
50. Matthew

Top 5 Names in the Last 100 Years

For girls, the top 5 names in the past 100 years include Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia and Sophia. For boys, the top 5 names in the past 100 years includes Liam, Noah, Oliver, James and Elijah.

Baby name predictions for 2025

It’s common for baby name trends to reflect pop culture, current events, and even social media trends. Our favorite name trends from Nameberry’s predictions for 2024 are the gilded baby names that bring joy and energy, like Aurelia, Goldie, and Marigold. We also love the neo-cowboy baby names, which take direct inspiration from the western TV show Yellowstone. Think Rip, Wilder, and Rhett. 

Tips on naming your baby

I can appreciate how challenging this can feel, and it’s certainly a big decision, but as a mom of two, here are some tips on deciding a name for your baby:

• Don’t overthink it! For my second daughter, we were inspired by the name Zoey from Peppa Pig. Inspo can strike from anywhere!
• Be open to changing the name. You might think your baby looks like something completely different when they’re born, and that’s OK!

Whatever you decide, it will be the perfect name for your baby. We know it’s a tough choice, but there are so many good ones on this list and out in the world. We can’t wait to hear what you pick!