It’s fascinating to see how the baby name landscape evolves each year, especially with some names holding strong while others rise or fall. According to BabyCenter, Olivia and Noah’s continued dominance at the top really speaks to their timeless appeal.
The fact that the top-7 boy names stayed the same while there was some reshuffling among the bottom three (with Ezra, Asher, and Leo switching positions) is a subtle but interesting change. Similarly, the top 10 girl names also saw a few shifts, but the biggest surprise was Ellie, which made a significant jump into the top 10 for the first time.
The newcomers like Walker, Bennett, and Adriel making their way into the top 100 for boys is a noteworthy trend—names with a more classic, yet modern feel seem to be gaining popularity. Ember and Oakley for girls also show how nature-inspired names and more unique options are resonating with parents.
The fact that long-time favorites like Sarah are now falling out of the top 100 after more than 60 years is a reminder of how generational shifts influence naming trends. It’s fascinating to watch as older names get replaced by newer, trendier ones, but also as some timeless names—like Olivia and Noah—remain constants.
Top 50 Girls and Boys Baby Names in 2024
1 Olivia, Noah
2 Amelia, Liam
3 Emma, Oliver
4 Sophia, Elijah
5 Charlotte, Mateo
6 Isabella, Lucas
7 Ava, Levi
8 Mia, Ezra
9 Ellie, Asher
10 Luna, Leo
11 Harper, James
12 Aurora, Luca
13 Evelyn , Henry
14 Eliana, Hudson
15 Aria, Ethan
16 Violet, Muhammad
17 Nova, Maverick
18 Lily, Theodore
19 Camila, Grayson
20 Gianna, Daniel
21 Mila, Michael
22 Sofia, Jack
23 Hazel, Benjamin
24 Scarlett, Elias
25 Ivy, Sebastian
26 Ella, Kai
27 Willow, Theo
28 Layla, Wyatt
29 Avery, Gabriel
30 Eleanor, Mason
31 Elena, Samuel
32 Nora, Alexander
33 Chloe, Jackson
34 Penelope, William
35 Elizabeth, Carter
36 Abigail, Owen
37 Delilah, David
38 Riley, Aiden
39 Isla, Josiah
40 Lainey, Luke
41 Paisley, Julian
42 Lucy, Santiago
43 Emilia, Ezekiel
44 Stella, Isaiah
45 Grace, Waylon
46 Maya, Miles
47 Naomi, Isaac
48 Ayla, John
49 Emily, Logan
50 Leilani, Matthew
Overall, it’s a mix of the classic and the new—names that have staying power, and those that reflect more current tastes. Are there any names on the list that particularly stand out to you?
Author: Mile High Mamas
