Perennially Popular Boy Baby Names
There are just over 200 boy baby names that have been on the Top 1000 since 1880, when the U.S. Social Security office began tracking baby names. The names here are included among that elite that has been perennially popular. For the full group plus analysis, see our blog on perennially popular boy baby names.
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Adam
Adam--a primal Old Testament name-- was revived as a 1960s cowboy name. Adam is now well out of the Top 50 and feels ready for a respite, replaced by newer A names like Aidan/Aiden, Avery and Axel. Read More
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Alex
The independent Alex has become a classic in its own right. One of the truest unisex names, Alex is used almost equally for both sexes without sacrificing any of its masculinity. Read More
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Alfred
Alfred is up off his recliner! If you're looking for a path to Fred, you can go directly to Frederick or take the long way round with the so-out-it's-in-again Alfred. Alfred the Great, King of W... Read More
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Andrew
Andrew is among the most appealing classic boys' names, with more character and charm than James or John, and a host of Andrew-inspired nicknames: Andy makes it friendlier, Drew adds to its sophist... Read More
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Antonio
Shakespearean and sexy. Read More
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Arthur
Arthur, once the shining head of the Knights of the Round Table, is, after decades of neglect, now being polished up and restored by some stylish parents. In addition to his leading role in the A... Read More
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Ben
Ben, the diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, can easily stand on its own as a simple, strong, nice-guy choice, though it's somewhat attenuated. Ben is this generation's Bob or Bill. Read More
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Carlos
Carlos' popularity in the Hispanic community puts it in the U.S. Top 100 -- though Carlos could work equally well with an Anglo surname. Read More
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Charles
Charles is a longtime traditional favorite that was in the Top 10 until the 1960s. Lately Charles has been resuscitated by many celeb parents, from Jodie Foster to Russell Crowe, honoring a distin... Read More
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Christian
Christian had been firmly planted in the Top 25 since 1996, not far below the stalwart Christopher, and is still, at Number 30, quite popular. Once considered overly pious, Christian is now seen as... Read More
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