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By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026

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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…
Zayden
Modern invented name, Arabic
"growth, increase"
Used by parents who love that Z initial, Zayden is also part of the Rhymes-with-Aiden-Clan. This particular for form ranks in the US Top 300 and the UK Top 600, outranking spelling variations Zaiden…
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; pure meadow"
A widely used name, Kaylee pulls together something from Kayla and something from Hailey, making it a popular choice in the 2000s when it ranked in the Top 50, reaching #26 in the US in 2009. While…
Zyaire
Variation of Zaire, Kongo "the river that swallows all rivers"
"the river that swallows all rivers"
Zaire has been a rising choice in the US in recent years, derived from the name of a now dissolved Central African state which takes its name from the Kongo term "the river that swallows all rivers".…
Madisson
Variation of Madison, English
"son of Matthew"
A variation on the 2000s favorite, this Madison spin-off debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2025, when it absolutely rocketed up the charts. Leaping straight to #319, it was chosen for 958 girls — nearly…
Anaya
Arabic, Hebrew
"care, concern; Yahweh has answered"
Following in the footsteps of Leila and Aaliyah, Anaya is a gentle but sparky name that's been climbing the US and UK charts since the early 2000s. Given to around 900 American babies in a recent…
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,…
Kyaire
Modern Invented, American
"to shine; good"
Kyaire was among the fastest-rising boy names of 2025, and a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2023. Popular amongst African American parents, it is speculated that Kyaire was inspired by modern…
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…
Jasai
Modern invention
"God supports"
One of the fastest rising names of 2025, Jasai made its debut on the US charts, leaping straight into the Top 500 when it was given to 719 babies (four times more than the year prior). Likely…
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…

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About this list

The names

Maverick

Stetson

Wrenley

Zayden

Kaiden

Kaylee

Zyaire

Madisson

Anaya

Miley

Emory

Kyaire

Daxton

Jasai

Saige

Brooklynn

Jaxton

Westin

Braylen

Bode