Meet Summer McKinny: The 2025 American Girl of the Year!

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Listed above are the top 1,000 baby boy names from 2023, as determined by birth certificate data. Finding the perfect name for your baby boy can take some time and consideration, but it can also be a lot of fun. Whatever your approach, you’ll find plenty of options in this list of the 1,000 most popular baby boy names, as recorded by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Some fun facts about Summer are that she is a budding entrepreneur, starting her own dog-walking business where she shares some of her profits with a local animal shelter. As an avid animal lover, Summer adopted her dog, Crescent, from her local shelter. Summer also loves to bake, and decorating is her favorite part. She is often in the kitchen learning many techniques and tips from her aunt and sister.

A hip name has good vibes, giving your little guy a whole lot of mojo from the start. While “cool” is undoubtedly subjective, there are common traits that help a name fit the label. A cool name skirts overuse and usually grabs a listener’s attention with its style. It can definitely be trendy like Jace, but it can also be unique like Zephyr. While some names are gaining popularity, others are experiencing a significant decline.

Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations. The top boy baby names in the country are Liam, Noah and Oliver. There’s so much to consider when having a baby, but one of the most important decisions is what to name your son or daughter. For most, a name will stick with a child for his entire lifetime, so it’s understandable to feel the pressure.

Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you choose the perfect name for your son. And believe it or not, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a great place to start. Every year, the SSA rounds up the 1,000 most popular baby girl and boy names.