The Top Baby Names A-Z
Baby names A-Z are a fascinating bunch, with the most popular name starting with every letter of the alphabet often different from what you'd expect.
You can probably guess the top girl name that starts with O, and the top boy name that starts with L… they’re the current American number ones, Olivia and Liam.
But what about the most popular names beginning with F? Or Y? You won’t find them in the Top 100, that’s for sure.
We found the top names for each letter of the alphabet, A to Z, on the US and Nameberry popularity lists, and how they compare.
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Top US Baby Names A to Z
We’ve pulled out the most popular names in the USA for each letter in 2023. Some are easier to find than others!
The top of the charts is dominated by a few repeating initials. More than half the Top 100 boy names start with J, L, A, E, or C; and over half the Top 100 girl names start with A, E, L, M, or S.
Most letters appear at least once in the Top 100, but for some you have to look further down. The most popular girl name that starts with U, Unique, is way below the Top 1000!
Does this matter?
Yes, if you're looking for a name that stands out. Knowing which letters are under-represented on the charts can help you narrow down your choices. Pick a name that starts with F or Y, and you know there’s nothing similar in the Top 100.
On the other hand, a name that starts with A, however unusual, could feel part of the in-crowd of A initials near the top of the charts.
Changes since last year
The top names for each letter have remained very stable since 2022, with just one change: Tatum replaced Taylor as the most popular girl name that starts with T.
Taylor has been the most popular T name since 1992, when it replaced 1970s and 80s icon Tiffany. Taylor was in the Top 10 from 1993-1999, putting Taylor Swift's parents just slightly ahead of the curve in 1989. It finally left the Top 100 in 2017, and is now descending gently through the ranks, making space for a fresher surname-style T name.
Most Popular US Baby Names A-Z
Here are all the most popular baby names for each letter in the USA in 2023, with their rank in brackets. Many of the pairs sound like they could be siblings!
Amelia (4), Alexander (22)
Brooklyn (84), Benjamin (11)
Charlotte (3), Carter (48)
Delilah (52), Daniel (17)
Emma (2), Elijah (5)
Freya (136), Finn (188)
Gianna (21), Gabriel (38)
Harper (11), Henry (8)
Isabella (7), Isaac (42)
Josephine (64), James (4)
Kinsley (68), Kai (61)
Luna (10), Liam (1)
Mia (6), Mateo (6)
Nora (25), Noah (2)
Olivia (1), Oliver (3)
Penelope (23), Parker (91)
Quinn (85), Quinn (452)
Riley (43), Roman (66)
Sophia (5), Sebastian (13)
Taylor (226), Theodore (7)
Unique (19612, Uriel (497)
Violet (16), Vincent (120)
Willow (41), William (10)
Ximena (158), Xavier (105)
Yaretzi (551), Yusuf (491)
Zoe (37), Zion (125)
Top Nameberry Names A-Z
Let’s look at the most popular names on Nameberry for each letter. How do they compare?
The Nameberry chart shows the most-viewed names on the site. It’s updated regularly, so it shows what parents-to-be are considering right now.
There is some overlap with the US names A-Z list. Names on both include Benjamin, Freya, Kai, Luna, Noah, Nora, Olivia, Quinn (for girls and boys), Theodore, Vincent, Violet, and Xavier.
But generally the Nameberry chart is more forward-looking and whimsical. The top names A-Z long names with soft, melodic sounds (Aurelia, Sebastian), but also short, snappy ones that work across cultures (Milo, Kaia). Many are classic Berry favorites (we were crushing on Juniper and Caspian waaay before they were cool), and there are also some modern word names that are irresistible clickbait (hello, Royal and Luxury).
These are the most popular names on Nameberry currently, from A to Z, with ranks in brackets.
Aurelia (3), Arlo (5)
Beatrice (37), Benjamin (42)
Clara (5), Caspian (10)
Daphne (10), Daniel (87)
Elodie (2), Ezra (12)
Freya (16), Felix (6)
Genevieve (32), Graham (82)
Hazel (23), Henry (21)
Iris (6), Isaac (74)
Juniper (36), Jude (9)
Kaia (84), Kai (15)
Luna (7), Luxury (2)
Maeve (1), Milo (13)
Nora (18), Noah (32)
Olivia (20), Oliver (16)
Phoebe (29), Percy (141)
Quinn (119), Quinn (322)
Ruby (47), Royal (1)
Seraphina (39), Silas (3)
Thea (40), Theodore (4)
Una (464), Uriel (927)
Violet (13), Vincent (89)
Wren (45), William (39)
Xanthe (147), Xavier (172)
Yara (613), Yves (416)
Zoe (158), Zephyr (52)
Want more top names A-Z? We've also calculated the most popular baby names A-Z throughout the United Kingdom.