Biblical Jacob ceded his Number 1 spot to biblical Noah, in 2013, after holding first place on the list of baby boy names from 1999 to 2012, given a huge boost by the Twilight phenomenon.

One of the first generation of surname names, along with Porter and Morgan, Parker's still one of the most appealing and remains firmly in the Top 100 for boys. About three times as many boys as girls get this occupational name. The association with Charlie Parker gives Parker itself a jazzy edge, and it also has a nature-related meaning. Rosie O'Donnell has a son named Parker.

Effortlessly cool with a hint of the mystical, Phoenix rolls a lot of trends into one: it's a place-name and a bird name, it ends in the stylish letter x, it's got in-built nicknames, and it's unisex too. Familiar but not over-popular, Phoenix ranks in the US and UK Top 1000s.

With the rising popularity of Kai, this more phonetic spelling has been gaining traction as well. Kye debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015, and was one of the fastest-rising names of the year in 2016.

Ryen is a contemporary male name that serves as a modern spelling variation of Ryan. The traditional Ryan derives from Irish Gaelic origins, specifically from the surname Ó Riain, meaning 'descendant of Rían' (with Rían possibly meaning 'little king' or 'water'). This alternative spelling with an 'e' instead of 'a' emerged as parents sought unique variants of popular names. Ryen maintains the strong, masculine quality of the original while offering distinctive visual appeal. The name's popularity aligns with the trend toward short, strong-sounding boys' names with Celtic roots. Though less common than the traditional spelling, Ryen provides a subtle twist that distinguishes the bearer while maintaining the familiar sound and cultural connections of Ryan.