Boy Names Popular With a New Generation
Recent boy name favorites bring together many different styles. Names like Atlas, Archer, Maverick, Walker, and Weston have a bold, adventurous feel. Luca, Mateo, Thiago, Emiliano, and Santiago reflect naming traditions from different languages and cultures.
Other choices have much older histories. Ezra, Levi, Ezekiel, Asher, and Josiah come from biblical traditions, while Roman, Julian, and Sebastian have roots in the ancient world.
Short names like Kai, Beau, Enzo, and Theo also appear alongside longer favorites such as Leonardo and Grayson. These different styles show just how varied today's popular boy names have become.
What Makes a Boy Name a Recent Favorite?
Our Recent Favorites collection is based on U.S. Social Security Administration baby name records from 1880 through 2025.
To qualify, a boy name must have one continuous run among the 100 most popular names for boys lasting fewer than 30 years. That run must still be active in 2025.
A recent favorite isn't necessarily a new name or one that's currently rising. Some names are gaining popularity, while others have started to decline but remain in the top 100.
Explore More Boy Name Favorites
Looking for names moving up the charts? Explore Rising Boy Names to discover favorites that improved their rankings in 2025.
You can also browse Established Boy Names for names with 30 to 49 consecutive years in the top 100, or Century-Long Favorite Boy Names for choices that remained popular for at least 100 years in a row.