What Are The Coolest Baby Names In 2023?
Once again this year, BabyCenter has ranked the 100 most popular baby names, as well as tracked which names are trending and why. (Photo by StockerThings/iStock via Getty Images)
Expecting a bundle of joy, or know someone who is? One of the toughest things about becoming a parent for the first or fifth time is picking out a name for your baby. Thankfully, the folks at BabyCenter have been reporting on baby name data for 19 years. Once again this year, they’ve ranked the 100 most popular baby names. They’ve also tracked which baby names are trending and why. Here are some of the highlights:
- Noah is the new No. 1 boy’s name: For the first time in five years, there is a new No. 1 baby name for boys. Noah trades places with Liam, which was the top boy name from 2019 to 2022.
- Ezra appears in the top 10 boy names for the first time: Registrations for Ezra rose quickly in the second half of 2023, causing it to leap from No. 12 to No. 9.
- Half of the top 10 boys’ names start with “L”: Liam, Lucas, Levi, Leo, and Luca are all among the 10 most popular boys’ names, making up the largest portion of names that start with a similar letter.
- Girl names starting with “M” are rising in popularity: BabyCenter saw spikes for Miley (up 501 spots), McKinley (up 242 spots), Mavis and Milan (each up 228 spots), and Mallory (up 217 spots).
- Nicknames are overtaking “proper” names: For example, Ellie (No. 15) is more popular than Elizabeth (No. 41) and Eleanor (No. 31); Josie (No. 85) outranks Josephine (No. 146); Theo (No. 20) tops Theodore (No. 38); and Leo (No. 8) stands above Leonardo (No. 141).
You can see the full 2023 baby name trends report from BabyCenter HERE.
Top 10 Most Popular Baby Names of 2023 (Female, Male)
- Olivia, Noah
- Emma, Liam
- Amelia, Oliver
- Sophia, Elijah
- Charlotte, Mateo
- Ava, Lucas
- Isabella, Levi
- Mia, Leo
- Luna, Ezra
- Evelyn, Luca
Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
Sign me up for the K104.7 email newsletter!
Your favorite station is giving you exclusive access to some great content. Become a K 104.7 VIP Member and get exclusive access to music news, contests, quizzes, and MORE!
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.