American Names
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Are there any truly American baby names? Sure, if you count word names such as True and Justice and place names like Savannah and Sierra and invented names such as Brailyn and Zayden. If you want an all-American name for your baby girl or boy, search here. You can also consult our lists of American Names for Girls and American Names for Boys. Browse all of our American baby names here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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Maverick
American
"independent, nonconformist"
It's ironic that the name Maverick is not such a maverick anymore. Heard first in a 1950s James Garner western TV series, and then as the Tom Cruise character in Top Gun , Maverick symbolizes an…
Stetson
English surname
"cattle dealer"
Best known as a popular brand of Western hats, this surname gives off rugged, cowboy vibes and a sense of confident coolness. A name on the rise, Stetson entered the US Top 200 in 2023 when it was…
Wrenley
Modern invented name, English
"small songbird; wren's meadow"
Inspired by the sweet but solid bird name Wren, this longer form has been storming up the charts since 2018. Given to just 13 girls back in 2014, a decade later in 2024, it ranked in the Top 150 and…
Kaiden
Spelling variation of Kaden, modern invented name
This version of Kaden is also a popular choice and one of the many boys' names starting with k that can also start with a C, as in Caiden, Cayden et al.. Kaiden Alenko is a character in the video…
Kaylee
American variation of Kayla
"laurel, crown"
A widely used name, Kaylee pulls together something from Kayla and something from Hailey, yet somehow loses something in the process. It has surpassed cousin Kayla on the charts and is one of three…
Miley
Modern invented name
One-time overnight success name, thanks to Hannah Montana actress and singer Miley Cyrus, Miley fell just as quickly from her peak of Number 127 in 2008 as the star entered her rebellious era. Now…
Emory
Spelling variation of Emery, English from German
"industrious"
A child will find this name is neat, easy to pronounce, and able to fit in with the crowd. Emory or Emery nudge the popular Emma, Emily, and Emilia toward the gender-neutral side. Interestingly,…
Daxton
Modern invented name
"from Dax town"
Following in the footsteps of Weston, Braxton, Clayton, and Paxton, Daxton has been climbing the US charts since the late 2000s. While recent years have seen it decline slightly, it remains a Top 500…
Saige
Spelling variation of Sage
What works for Paige just doesn’t work for Sage. The added i will likely create a lifetime of spelling mistakes. Saige Thompson is an American actress.
Brooklynn
Spelling variation of Brooklyn, place name from Dutch
"marshland"
This extra-N variation matches up with the current preferred spellings of Oaklynn, Raelynn, and Adalynn, however it has always been outranked by popular Brooklyn. Though both spellings have trended…
Jaxton
Modern invented name
"Jack's town"
We've had Jackson, Jaxcon and Jaxon, and now we have Jaxton. According to our most recent Playground Analysis, which calculates the popularity of names when all spellings are considered together,…
Westin
Spelling variation of Weston, English
"western town"
A spelling variation of Weston most associated with the Westin hotel chain. To avoid looking like an advertisement, we think it’s best to stick with the more traditional spelling.
Braylen
Modern invented name
Brayden meets Jalen to make Braylen, another entry in this trendy group of names. While Braylen is drifting downward now, it's ranked among the Top 1000 boy names in the US for two decades and is…
Bode
German, Yoruba
"order, command; return"
Bode is a short and sharp name that has been on and off the US charts since the mid-2000s. Similar to on-trend choices such as Brooks, Beau, Boone, Brody, and Bodhi, Bode suffers a little, perhaps…
Janelle
American, modern elaboration of Jane
It's far cooler to drop the first syllable and go for Elle.
Raylan
Modern invented name
Raylan, one of an uncountable number of two syllable, surname-like boys’ names end in n that are in style these days, is inspired by Raylan Givens, the cowboy hat-wearing U.S. Marshall created by…
Denisha
American variation of Denise, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
Typical of formula that takes a traditional name syllable and adds -isha ending.
Nichelle
American, contemporary variation of Michelle
A modern twist on Michelle spotlighted by Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.
Braylon
Modern invented name
Enough parents have appreciated this combinations of the sounds from Brayden and Jaylen to make it a widely used name. Its most noted bearer is former football player Braylon Edwards.
Jaylynn
Modern invented name
This spelling of the name entered the US Top 1000 in 2001, rising until it found its apex at Number 487 in 2009. It has since been trending in the opposite direction. As with all her sister…
