

Could it be a nod to Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy? ( Waylen is another good example.)Īnd Kylian, last year's highest climber, made it on again, with with Cillian also gaining in the ranks. These names are rising fastest through the ranks:ĭutton is highest on the list, and any Yellowstone fan can see that's an example of how Western/cowboy names are on the rise. In addition to keeping track of the most-often-used names, the SSA also looks at which names took the biggest leaps in popularity. These baby boy names are becoming trendy. James jumped ahead of Elijah, and the bottom of the list scrambled its order around, but no new names broke into the top 10. They should look pretty familiar - they're all the same names from the year before. The SSA released its list of the most popular names of 2022, and these are the names used most often: These are currently the most popular baby names for boys. No matter which one you choose, your son is sure to find a way to make that name embody his own, unique personality. Looking for more baby boy name inspiration? Check out our list of top Indian/Hindu boy names, Irish boy names, Hispanic boy names, long boy names and short boy names, along with baby girl names and gender-neutral names for good measure. So, what names are we seeing more of in 2023, and what trendy boy names do we expect to be on the rise for next year? When we scoured the popular naming trends for this year and next, these were the ones that rose to the top. From there, we can also see trends, which are confirmed through lists made by baby-naming sites that know which names its users are looking up and settling on more and more often. It also tracks data about names that are rising and falling in rank, so you can see how the use of a name has changed over time. It keeps a list of the top 1,000 baby boy names every year.

If you want to check on the popularity of a name before you decide, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the first stop. You want to find the right blend of trendy and timeless, so you don't wind up with baby-name regret (or with a name your child will want to change later on). Ra (Ancient Egyptian deity.One of the first decisions you make as a parent is also one of the most long-lasting: choosing a baby name.Inspired by Túpac Amaru II and Tupac Amaru Shakur). Mali (Inspired by the great ancient African Kingdom).Carver (Inspired by George Washington Carver).Latimer (Inspired by Lewis Latimer who patented the filament in the light bulb and many other inventions).Douglass (Inspired by Frederick Douglass).


Name inspired by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s clan name) Barack (Inspired by President Barack Obama).Mandela (Inspired by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela).Nelson (Inspired by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela).Stokely (Inspired by Stokely Carmichael).Martin (Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.).Inspiration for many of our enslaved ancestors) Touissant (Inspired by Toussaint L’Ouverture or Toussaint Bréda, the best-known and formidable leader of the Haitian Revolution.Mansa (Name inspired by King Mansa Musa).I created this list of powerful and bold baby boy names to inspire stumped parents who want deep cultural connections with our ancestors. There were naming ceremonies and every name had a powerful meaning like Adebomba (Yoruba) means “the crown came with me.” On my father’s side, many names were passed down, this naming tradition seems to be fading, unfortunately. I talk about the power of names in my novel, The Griot. Our ancestors placed great importance on the naming of a child, as do all parents. So we ended up with Cairo (the capital of Egypt) and Zaire (The former name of the Congo. So we scoured the internet for African names, and I had the idea of looking at names of African cities. My husband didn’t want his son named after anyone else, but he didn’t quite want a junior either. My original choices were Barack and Malcolm. We wanted a name that would embody his strength and individuality and honor our ancestors. What we both understood was that we wanted a name that was stoic, bold, and powerful for our baby boy who would become a great man. Choosing baby boy names seemed to be very difficult for my husband and I.
