Most Popular Baby Boy Names in the 2010s (USA)

In the United States, the most common baby boy names in the 2010s were Noah, Liam, Jacob, William, Mason — names chosen by more families than any others, ranked by total births.

This ranking is based on total births across the decade, which highlights names consistently chosen year after year — not just short-term spikes. Compare popular boy names in the 2000s for the previous decade.

Quick list of the most popular names

The most common baby boy names in the 2010s in the United States are listed below, based on total births across the decade.

How the ranking works

This ranking is based on total births for each name across all years in the decade. By aggregating data over a 10-year period, we highlight names with sustained popularity rather than short-term spikes. Names are ranked by total birth count, using national-level data only.

Key insights

Summary of the names with the highest total births:

Top name: Noah with 183,330 births over the decade
#1 share of top 100: 2.2%
Gap #1 vs #10: 1.3x
Gap #1 vs #50: 2.6x
Top 10 share: 19.0% of births in the ranking
Total births in top 100: 8,171,404

Why these names were popular in the 2010s

Length: The most popular names averaged around 6 letters, balancing familiarity and readability. Medium-length names dominated, offering both clarity and style.

Familiarity and social acceptance: Parents chose widely recognized names — easy to spell and pronounce. Socially safe yet modern.

Broader cultural influence: Media and trends shaped tastes. Names in popular culture often gained traction.

The core set remained at the top: rankings shifted year to year, but the same names dominated the upper tier.

What were common baby names in the 2010s?

The most common baby boy names in the 2010s remained remarkably stable across the decade. While rankings shifted slightly year to year, a consistent group dominated the top positions. Compare popular boy names in the previous decade. For current trends, see fastest rising names; for unique picks, see rare baby names.

Popularity trend over the decade

Over the 2010s, the most popular names remained remarkably stable — the same core dominated the upper tier year after year. New entries emerged in the lower half of the top 100 as trends evolved, but the top 10–20 changed slowly.

Visual overview

Top 10 by births

Noah

183,330 births

Liam

173,981 births

Jacob

163,266 births

William

159,945 births

Mason

157,875 births

Ethan

149,082 births

Michael

145,171 births

Alexander

142,142 births

James

139,652 births

Elijah

137,093 births

Total births in the 2010s

How the 2010s compare to other decades

The 2010s saw a shift toward simpler, shorter names and softer endings (-a, -y) — a move away from longer, more formal styles. Names became softer and more approachable than in earlier decades. Continuity: many names from the 2000s held on. Change: new options gained ground. The decade balanced tradition with a lighter, more modern feel.

How these names compare to today

Compared to today's trends, the 2010s list has aged in different ways. Some styles faded; others endured. For parents weighing a 2010s name today, those still ranking high recently are the safest bets. See trending baby names for what's rising now.

Full ranking

Full list of the top names in the United States for the 2010s.

#	Name	Births (2010s)
1	Noah	183,330
2	Liam	173,981
3	Jacob	163,266
4	William	159,945
5	Mason	157,875
6	Ethan	149,082
7	Michael	145,171
8	Alexander	142,142
9	James	139,652
10	Elijah	137,093
11	Benjamin	134,477
12	Daniel	133,909
13	Aiden	129,648
14	Logan	126,825
15	Jayden	126,064
16	Matthew	125,067
17	Lucas	118,639
18	David	116,704
19	Jackson	116,238
20	Joseph	115,686
21	Anthony	112,125
22	Samuel	108,101
23	Joshua	106,229
24	Gabriel	105,584
25	Andrew	105,056
26	John	102,763
27	Christopher	102,121
28	Oliver	98,143
29	Dylan	96,348
30	Carter	95,250
31	Isaac	94,547
32	Luke	93,263
33	Henry	92,571
34	Owen	91,090
35	Ryan	90,989
36	Nathan	88,024
37	Wyatt	87,734
38	Caleb	86,713
39	Sebastian	86,673
40	Jack	85,688
41	Christian	84,179
42	Jonathan	79,860
43	Julian	79,516
44	Landon	79,310
45	Levi	77,978
46	Isaiah	76,278
47	Hunter	74,885
48	Aaron	70,471
49	Thomas	70,010
50	Charles	70,004
51	Eli	69,871
52	Jaxon	69,170
53	Connor	68,263
54	Nicholas	66,792
55	Jeremiah	66,784
56	Grayson	66,398
57	Cameron	66,196
58	Brayden	66,005
59	Adrian	65,974
60	Evan	64,752
61	Jordan	64,502
62	Josiah	63,095
63	Angel	62,945
64	Robert	62,637
65	Gavin	62,325
66	Tyler	59,349
67	Austin	59,112
68	Colton	58,455
69	Jose	55,175
70	Dominic	55,165
71	Brandon	54,116
72	Ian	52,462
73	Lincoln	52,010
74	Hudson	51,460
75	Kevin	51,310
76	Zachary	51,138
77	Adam	50,696
78	Mateo	50,600
79	Jason	50,589
80	Chase	50,334
81	Nolan	50,038
82	Ayden	49,621
83	Cooper	49,269
84	Parker	49,230
85	Xavier	48,717
86	Asher	48,545
87	Carson	48,019
88	Jace	47,464
89	Easton	46,795
90	Justin	45,589
91	Leo	44,700
92	Bentley	43,937
93	Jaxson	42,389
94	Nathaniel	41,875
95	Blake	41,717
96	Elias	40,913
97	Theodore	40,525
98	Kayden	40,336
99	Luis	39,070
100	Tristan	38,678

Click any name above to explore its historical ranking, meaning, origin, regional variations, and full popularity timeline.

Interpretation for parents

Stable vs trendy: These names dominated year after year — time-tested, not one-hit wonders. Good for familiar, socially accepted choices.

Popularity vs uniqueness: Higher rank means more births. For something less common, look further down or check birth counts. National data can differ from your area.

How to choose: Top 10 = maximum familiarity. 20–50 = familiar but not overused. Below 50 = more distinctive. For uniqueness, consider trending or rare options. Explore baby names in the previous decade, trending baby names, all-time popular names, rare baby names for more options.

About the data

Data from U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). National totals only; no regional breakdown. We refresh as new data becomes available.