Most Popular Baby Boy Names in 2014

In this article we'll look at what the most popular baby boy names were for the year 2014. These names are taken directly from the Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States.

The table below shows the top 250 most popular baby boy names in 2014, with a total count for the number of births registered with that given name.

You can also use the links below to research more about the most popular baby names.

Top 1000 most popular boy names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Top 1000 most popular girl names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Rank Name Count
1 Noah 19,319
2 Liam 18,470
3 Mason 17,208
4 Jacob 16,890
5 William 16,832
6 Ethan 15,732
7 Michael 15,471
8 Alexander 15,428
9 James 14,442
10 Daniel 13,946
11 Elijah 13,851
12 Benjamin 13,813
13 Logan 13,656
14 Aiden 13,411
15 Jayden 12,978
16 Matthew 12,926
17 Jackson 12,228
18 David 12,227
19 Lucas 12,163
20 Joseph 12,131
21 Anthony 11,590
22 Andrew 11,173
23 Samuel 11,005
24 Gabriel 10,930
25 Joshua 10,917
26 John 10,693
27 Carter 10,685
28 Luke 10,511
29 Dylan 10,414
30 Christopher 10,362
31 Isaac 9,984
32 Oliver 9,443
33 Henry 9,437
34 Sebastian 9,311
35 Caleb 9,235
36 Owen 9,152
37 Ryan 9,087
38 Nathan 8,985
39 Wyatt 8,882
40 Hunter 8,823
41 Jack 8,748
42 Christian 8,461
43 Landon 8,234
44 Jonathan 8,113
45 Levi 8,061
46 Jaxon 7,703
47 Julian 7,675
48 Isaiah 7,632
49 Eli 7,495
50 Aaron 7,401
51 Charles 7,352
52 Connor 7,228
53 Cameron 7,061
54 Thomas 7,033
55 Jeremiah 6,885
56 Jordan 6,877
57 Nicholas 6,773
58 Evan 6,719
59 Adrian 6,693
60 Robert 6,646
61 Gavin 6,622
62 Brayden 6,587
63 Grayson 6,575
64 Josiah 6,466
65 Colton 6,393
66 Austin 6,309
67 Angel 6,307
68 Jace 6,292
69 Dominic 6,256
70 Kevin 5,897
71 Brandon 5,841
72 Tyler 5,839
73 Parker 5,716
74 Ayden 5,624
75 Jason 5,561
76 Jose 5,481
77 Ian 5,457
78 Chase 5,357
79 Adam 5,331
80 Hudson 5,239
81 Nolan 5,208
82 Zachary 5,181
83 Easton 4,985
84 Blake 4,945
85 Jaxson 4,934
86 Cooper 4,846
87 Lincoln 4,821
88 Xavier 4,778
89 Bentley 4,773
90 Kayden 4,728
91 Carson 4,619
92 Asher 4,325
93 Brody 4,324
94 Nathaniel 4,309
95 Ryder 4,104
96 Justin 4,029
97 Leo 3,970
98 Tristan 3,921
99 Juan 3,902
100 Luis 3,901
101 Camden 3,891
102 Damian 3,879
103 Elias 3,778
104 Vincent 3,761
105 Jase 3,746
106 Mateo 3,741
107 Maxwell 3,736
108 Miles 3,686
109 Micah 3,661
110 Sawyer 3,594
111 Jesus 3,521
112 Max 3,496
113 Roman 3,474
114 Leonardo 3,449
115 Cole 3,424
116 Santiago 3,424
117 Bryson 3,423
118 Carlos 3,422
119 Ezra 3,419
120 Braxton 3,356
121 Brantley 3,348
122 Declan 3,318
123 Eric 3,318
124 Kaiden 3,265
125 Giovanni 3,241
126 Theodore 3,226
127 Harrison 3,204
128 Alex 3,185
129 Diego 3,171
130 Wesley 3,141
131 Bryce 3,116
132 Ivan 3,078
133 Greyson 3,048
134 Timothy 3,010
135 George 3,004
136 Weston 2,964
137 Silas 2,931
138 Jonah 2,917
139 Antonio 2,895
140 Hayden 2,886
141 Richard 2,884
142 Colin 2,883
143 Ashton 2,816
144 Steven 2,800
145 Axel 2,799
146 Kaleb 2,764
147 Miguel 2,754
148 Preston 2,730
149 Bryan 2,728
150 Jayce 2,710
151 Victor 2,683
152 Ryker 2,676
153 Patrick 2,675
154 Joel 2,665
155 Grant 2,645
156 Emmett 2,638
157 Marcus 2,612
158 Alejandro 2,601
159 Kingston 2,599
160 Jameson 2,595
161 Jude 2,589
162 Edward 2,588
163 Maddox 2,575
164 Emmanuel 2,568
165 Abel 2,567
166 Bennett 2,545
167 Everett 2,538
168 Brian 2,531
169 Jeremy 2,518
170 Alan 2,497
171 Kaden 2,470
172 Jaden 2,463
173 Jesse 2,463
174 Riley 2,445
175 King 2,437
176 Tucker 2,421
177 Kai 2,408
178 Malachi 2,391
179 Kyle 2,383
180 Abraham 2,381
181 Ezekiel 2,378
182 Calvin 2,333
183 Bradley 2,328
184 Oscar 2,321
185 Luca 2,302
186 Avery 2,283
187 Aidan 2,278
188 Zayden 2,225
189 Mark 2,186
190 Jake 2,168
191 Kenneth 2,149
192 Maximus 2,135
193 Sean 2,123
194 Karter 2,113
195 Brady 2,093
196 Nicolas 2,075
197 Caden 2,061
198 Cayden 2,047
199 Graham 2,039
200 Jayceon 2,012
201 Paul 2,003
202 Gage 1,935
203 Corbin 1,927
204 Peter 1,919
205 Derek 1,880
206 Maverick 1,877
207 Tanner 1,860
208 Jax 1,850
209 Jorge 1,847
210 Peyton 1,840
211 Xander 1,834
212 Amir 1,818
213 Gael 1,808
214 Omar 1,806
215 Iker 1,789
216 Elliot 1,771
217 Javier 1,765
218 Jasper 1,750
219 Cody 1,746
220 Rylan 1,742
221 Andres 1,710
222 Dean 1,710
223 Collin 1,700
224 Zane 1,696
225 Charlie 1,693
226 Myles 1,667
227 Lorenzo 1,641
228 Conner 1,637
229 Beau 1,634
230 Lukas 1,633
231 Simon 1,617
232 Francisco 1,600
233 Elliott 1,591
234 Finn 1,583
235 Gunner 1,576
236 Garrett 1,562
237 Jaiden 1,560
238 Keegan 1,558
239 Rowan 1,547
240 Judah 1,546
241 August 1,543
242 Israel 1,539
243 Griffin 1,537
244 Chance 1,529
245 Beckett 1,525
246 Zander 1,522
247 Brooks 1,520
248 Spencer 1,518
249 Damien 1,508
250 Seth 1,504

What's in a (Popular) Name?

How do we know which baby names are hot each year? It's simple! The Social Security Administration collects data as parents register their newborns for a Social Security card. So, instead of waiting for the 10-year census, we get an annual update on the trending names!

Popular Baby Names vs. Popular First Names: Any Differences?

If you're wondering why the most popular baby names and the most popular first names aren't the same, remember: first names include everyone, not just babies. With 16.5% of the population over 65, names popular in their generation, like 'Beckett' or '', still top the charts. As the birth rate declines, we won't see baby names like 'Noah' or '' topping the overall popular names list until the Baby Boomer generation decreases significantly.

What Factors Influence Baby Name Popularity?

Ever wondered how a name like 'Jacob' or '' hits the charts? It's not an exact science, but here are some cool factors:

Celebrity Influence

Americans adore their stars! A favorite celeb can influence baby names, so if you see more little 'Masons' or 's' running around, you might have a Hollywood A-lister to thank!

Character-Inspired Names

Bookworms and movie buffs often name their kids after beloved characters. If 'William' or '' sound familiar, check out the latest bestseller or box-office hit!

Following the Trend

We humans are trend-followers. So, if a friend's baby 'Ethan' or '' has a cute ring to it, don't be surprised if it catches on!

The Power of Recall

Names heard repeatedly stick in our minds. So if 'Daniel' or '' are on repeat, you'll likely see them in the baby name charts.

Family Tradition

Some names like 'Michael' or '' stand the test of time, thanks to the tradition of naming babies after older relatives.

Religion and Politics

Religious texts and political figures inspire many parents. Evergreen choices like 'Alexander' or '' show the lasting impact of religion and politics on baby names.

So, while we can't always predict why a name like 'James' or '' becomes popular, these factors give us some fun insights into the ever-changing landscape of baby names!

Historical Data for Baby Names

If you're interested to see how the trends and popularity of baby names have changed, you can use the links below to view the historical data by decade.

Most popular first names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular boy names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular girl names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Data Source(s)

All of the data on this page is sourced from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and excludes any names with fewer than 5 occurrences in any geographic area.

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