Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names in the U.S. 2025 - What to Expect

What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and relies on credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, highly respected health organizations and experts in various fields. All content is fact-checked by professional journalists prior to publishing.  We believe you should always know the source of the information you're reading. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. Minor updates throughout. Choosing a baby boy name is one of the first important decisions you'll make as a parent-to-be. Should you select a traditional name that will stand the test of time, possibly one that's remained in your family for generations? Or, should you opt for a more modern and unique baby boy name? Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you choose the perfect name for your son. And believe it or not, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a great place to start. Every year, the SSA rounds up the 1,000 most popular baby girl and boy names. The list below references SSA data from 2024. Can't decide on the perfect name for your new bundle of joy? Run your ideas by other moms on the What to Expect app. Here, browse the list of the top baby boy names for inspiration (or to see if your little one's name made the list!). Every year, the SSA compiles their list of the top baby names for boys and girls using data from U.S. Social Security Card applications. The most recent data available is for 2023, which the list above references. From the What to Expect editorial team and Heidi Murkoff, author of What to Expect When You're Expecting. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations. Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial policy. May 9, 2025 Editor: Melissa Bykofsky May 10, 2024 Editor: Melissa Bykofsky May 26, 2023 Editor: Sarah Darby February 21, 2023 Editor: Catherine Donaldson-Evans Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. © 2005-2025 Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company.