As we finally welcome the new year, there may be some of us who have another exciting blessing to welcome — a new baby! If you have a new child on the way, you’re probably already thinking of the perfect name to give them, a name that’s not only pretty but also has a good meaning.
But if you’re struggling to come up with the perfect name for your little one, it’s good to look back at the past year’s top baby names. In 2018, pregnancy and parenting website BabyCenter compiled a list of the most popular baby names in the U.S., using data from over 700,000 parents who shared their children’s names to the site.
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Here’s the full list of the 100 names that came out on top and what they mean
1. Jackson
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: “God has been gracious”, “God has shown favour”
2. Liam
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “Helmet of will”
3. Noah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Rest”, “comfort”
4. Aiden
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “Little fire”
5. Caden
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “Spirit of battle”; “Friend” or “Companion” (Arabic meaning)
6. Grayson
Origin: English
Meaning: “Son of the grey-haired one”
7. Lucas
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Light-giving”, “Illumination”
8. Mason
Origin: French
Meaning: “Stoneworker”
9. Oliver
Origin: French
Meaning: “Peaceful” or “Olive tree” (English and Latin meaning), “Affectionate” (Norse meaning)
10. Elijah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “The Lord is my God”
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11. Logan
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: “Small hollow”
12. Carter
Origin: English
Meaning: Traditionally used as a last name of a cart driver during the Middle Ages
13. Ethan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Strong”, “Safe”, “Firm”
14. Muhammad
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: “Praiseworthy”, “To praise”
15. Jayden
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Thankful”
16. Michael
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Who is like God?”
17. James
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Supplanter”, “One who follows”
18. Sebastian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Venerable”, “Revered”
19. Alexander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Defending men,” “To defend”
20. Mateo
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: “Gift of God”
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21. Jacob
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Supplanter”
22. Ryan
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: “Descendant of the king”, “Little king”
23. Benjamin
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Son of the right hand”
24. Daniel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “God is my judge”
25. William
Origin: German
Meaning: “Strong-willed warrior”
26. Jack
Origin: English
Meaning: Used to refer to a man from the working class (hence the expression “jack of all trades)
27. Julian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Bearded”, “Father of the skies”
28. Leon
Origin: French
Meaning: “Lion”
29. Jayce
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Healer”
30. Caleb
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Faithful”
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31. Luke
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Light-giving”
32. Henry
Origin: German
Meaning: “Ruler of the household”
33. Gabriel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Devoted to God”, “Hero of God”, “God is my strength”
34. Matthew
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Gift from God”
35. Wyatt
Origin: French
Meaning: “Wood”, “Wide”, “Guide”
36. Owen
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “Young warrior”, “Well born”, “Noble”
37. Connor
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “Wise” (Scottish meaning)
38. Josiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “The Lord supports,” “The Lord saves,” “The Lord heals”
39. Levi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Joined in harmony”
40. David
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Beloved”
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41. Isaac
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “He will laugh”
42. John
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “God has been gracious”
43. Carson
Origin: English, Scottish
Meaning: “Son of Carr”
44. Cameron
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: “Crooked nose”
45. Isaiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Salvation of the Lord”
46. Asher
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Happy,” “Blessed”
47. Lincoln
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Lithe”
48. Adam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Red earth”
49. Nicholas
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Victory of the people”
50. Landon
Origin: English
Meaning: “Long hill”
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51. Christian
Origin: English
Meaning: “Follower of Christ”
52. Nathan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “He gave”
53. Joseph
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “May God give increase”
54. Dylan
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “Sea” (in connection with a Celtic word)
55. Samuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Heard God,” “Asked of God”
56. Ian
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: “God is gracious”
57. Eli
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “My God,” “High”, “Elevated”
58. Colton
Origin: English
Meaning: “From the coal or dark town”
59. Anthony
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Priceless one”
60. Luca
Origin: Italian
Meaning: “Man of Lucania”
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61. Adrian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Dark one,” “Rich,” “Wealthy”
62. Ezra
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Helper”
63. Hudson
Origin: English
Meaning: “Song of Hudde”
64. Hunter
Origin: English
Meaning: Originally used as an English and Scottish last name for hunters and bird catchers
65. Zane
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “God’s gracious gift”
66. Brayden
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “Someone who lives near a broad valley,” “Broad,” “Wise,” “Brave”
67. Joshua
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “The Lord is my salvation”
68. Dominic
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Belonging to God”
69. Aaron
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Enlightened,” “High mountain”
70. Thomas
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Twin”
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71. Kai
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: “Sea,” “Victory (Mandarin meaning), “Rejoice” (Finnish)
72. Xavier
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Savior”
73. Miles
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Soldier”
74. Christopher
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “One who carries Christ”
75. Jordan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Descending”
76. Easton
Origin: English
Meaning: “East-facing place”
77. Andrew
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Strong,” “Manly,” “Courageous”
78. Bryson
Origin: English
Meaning: “Son of Bryce”
79. Elias
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Yahweh is God”
80. Jeremiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Exalted of the Lord”
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81. Nolan
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: “Descendant of a chariot fighter champion,” “Famous,” “Noble”
82. Maverick
Origin: English
Meaning: “Independent,” “Nonconformist”
83. Charlie
Origin: English
Meaning: “Free”
84. Max
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Greatest,” “Great spring”
85. Jameson
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Son of James”
86. Damian
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Tamer”
87. Elliot
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Strength of God”
88. Cooper
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Barrel maker”
89. Roman
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Man of Rome”
90. Ezekiel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Strength of God”
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91. Evan
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “The Lord is gracious”
92. Austin
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “Majestic dignity,” “Great one,” “Magnificent”
93. Rowan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “Red,” “Little red-haired one”
94. Jonathan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Gift from God”
95. Micah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “Who is like God?”
96. Theodore
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Divine gift”
97. Jason
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “To heal”
98. Xander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Defender of the people”
99. Declan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “Man of prayer,” “Full of goodness”
100. Weston
Origin: English
Meaning: “Western town,” “From the western town”
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