Top 50 Baby Names for Girls and Boys in 2027

Scrolling through name lists can feel like window shopping. Fun, but not always useful, especially when you're trying to land on the one name that actually feels right for your kid. This list is built to help more directly. 

We've pulled together the 50 most popular girl names and 50 most popular boy names in 2027. It draws on official birth records and the trackers that watch these shifts all year round. You'll see the classics holding strong next to newer names on the rise, plus a look at what's driving those shifts. A few tips for narrowing your own shortlist down to one are waiting at the end.

Top 50 Girl Names Right Now

Here are the 50 most popular girl names in the US right now, based on the latest official birth data from the Social Security Administration [1]. Olivia holds the top spot for the seventh year running, and Charlotte has moved up to second place, ending Emma's long run as runner-up.

» If you like the sound of E names, you can find many more in our list of popular girl names starting with E.

5 Naming Trends Worth Knowing About in 2027

A few clear patterns show up when you look across this list, and they line up with what other naming researchers are seeing too. Here's a quick breakdown.

1. Vintage Names Are Making a Comeback

Old-fashioned charm never really goes out of style, and this year proves it. Henry, Evelyn, Eleanor, and Theodore all continue to climb, bringing a grandparent-era warmth back into nurseries.

2. Nature and Celestial Names Are Still Rising

Names pulled from the natural world and the night sky keep climbing the charts.

• Willow, Hazel, Ivy, Violet: Earthy, botanical picks
• Luna, Aurora, Nova: Celestial names with a soft, dreamy feel

If Hazel or Harper caught your eye, you might enjoy our complete list of popular girl names with H. Alternatively, our vintage and celestial baby name roundup digs deeper into both trends.

3. Short and Punchy Names Hold Their Own

Not every rising name is elaborate. Mia, Ezra, and Leo all sit comfortably in the top rankings, proof that a name doesn't need many syllables to make an impression.

4. Gender-Neutral Names Are Gaining Ground

Names that work well for any child are having a moment too. According to Nameberry's naming research, these are among the fastest-growing gender-fluid picks [2]:

• Quinn
• Sage
• Parker

They're prized for being easy to wear and simple to say. None of them have cracked the top 50 yet, but they're worth a look if you'd rather not lock a name to one gender or the other.

5. Fastest Risers to Watch

The names moving fastest tend to hint at what's coming next in 2027 and beyond.

• Biggest boys' riser: Kasai jumped over a thousand spots to crack the top 1,000 for the first time, according to the SSA's data on fastest-rising names [1]. It means "fire" in both Japanese and Swahili.
• Biggest girls' riser: Klarity, a modern spelling of "clarity," led all risers, with Rynlee and Ailanny climbing fast behind it.

Names tied to light, brightness, and warmth are having a real moment right now.

Top 50 Boy Names Right Now

Boys' names tend to shuffle a bit more from year to year, and this ranking reflects that movement. Liam and Noah remain firmly at the top, with Henry and James also holding strong in the top ten.

» Looking for more ideas beyond the top 50? Our guide to boy names rounds up hundreds more options along with the trends behind them.

5 Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Name

Once you've scanned both lists, narrowing things down is its own project. A few things tend to help.

1. Start early: Give yourself plenty of time to sit with a name before committing. The right one sometimes takes weeks to feel obvious.
2. Check the nicknames: Most names pick up a shortened version eventually, whether you plan for it or not. Make sure you're comfortable with where it could go.
3. Look into the meaning and origin: Knowing the story behind a name can help you decide if it resonates on a deeper level. Our letter-by-letter guides, like top girl names that start with A, are a good place to start if you want the meanings laid out for you.
4. Say it out loud: Try it with your last name, shout it across a room, say it in a sentence. Repetition has a way of revealing whether a name actually fits.
5. Trust your own read on it: Rankings and trends are useful for inspiration, but the name that feels right to your family is the one that matters most.

Found Your Favorite? Here's What Comes Next

This list brings together the names parents are choosing most right now, from steady classics to a handful of picks that are just starting to catch on. Whatever style you're drawn to, there's a good chance something here fits, and the trends behind these rankings can help you narrow things down even further if you're still deciding.

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