<a href="https://nameberry.com/list/519/american-baby-names">American baby names</a> for boys tend to convey a somewhat Western, rowdy vibe. Just think of American boys names like Stetson or Maverick. Our list of American boys names even includes the name Rowdy! If you're looking for a name that suggests energy or evokes a classic American place like Taos or Brooklyn, take a gander at our list of American names for boys.
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Below is our full roster of boy names with American origins. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

American Names for Boys

The prefix La- was historically used by the Free Blacks of New Orleans in the nineteenth century to indicate paternity. Thus, someone named Lashawn was the son of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean, the Irish variation of John. 

Lashawn

First Woody Allen, then Spike Lee named their children to honor the great early black pitcher, Leroy "Satchel" Paige. A bit luggage-related for non-celebrity use, however.


Satchel

This beautiful New Mexican pueblo locale has long attracted artists and skiers, and now may attract some baby namers as well. 

Taos

The quintessential midcentury nickname, famously found in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." 
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Biff is late 19th century slang meaning to "hit", so Biff may have originated as a nickname for a tough guy. We'd object to it as a name, but it's hard to imagine anyone using it today outside of a symbolic name in a play.

Biff

A southwestern city name that could make a distinctive alternative to Dallas. 

Tucson

Yuma

American names for boys tend to be invented names or names drawn from American places or values. Many of these names convey a somewhat Western, rowdy vibe. Just think of American boys names like Stetson or Maverick. Our list of American boys names even includes the name Rowdy!

If you're looking for a name that suggests energy or evokes a classic American place like Taos or Brooklyn, take a gander at our list of American origin names for boys.

Boy names of American origin, including meaning and popularity, with top names and unique names originating in the USA (Page 2)