Boy Name Generator
Boy names for baby boys — 144 years of US SSA data plus curated etymology by origin.
5.7M+ possible combinations
10 names
- Khalani
- Bryan
- Jaxiel
- Jaleek
- Varian
- Nashville
- Chardarius
- Josie
- Egzon
- Fenway
About
Generate baby boy names from a pool of 8,500+ male entries — about 200 curated etymology entries across 10 cultural traditions (English, Irish, Italian, Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, Japanese, Indian, French) plus 8,300+ names from the US Social Security Administration dataset (1880-2024). Pick "Popular US" + a era theme to focus on a generation: "Trending" for names currently rising (Lux, Sagan, Holt), "Modern" for late-20th-century picks, "Classic" for mid-century, "Vintage" for early-1900s, "Historic" for pre-1900. Each curated entry shows etymology meaning; SSA bulk entries show era tag.
FAQ
What is the most popular boy name?
Across all US history (1880-2024), the top boy names by cumulative SSA registrations are James, John, Robert, Michael, William — all "Vintage" or "Classic" tier. The most popular CURRENT name is Liam.
Are these names usable for any gender?
This generator returns gender=male entries from the baby pool. Many names are unisex by tradition — see the Girl Name Generator for female-tagged variants or the Baby Name Generator for both.
Where do the meanings come from?
Curated entries (origin: English/Irish/Hebrew/etc.) use established etymology references. SSA bulk entries are popularity-derived and don't include meanings — they have era tags instead.
Can I get a trending modern name?
Yes — select origin "Popular US" + theme "Trending". You'll get names whose peak popularity is 2010 or later.
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