Of the nearly 4 million babies born in the U.S. each year, 10 names for baby boys proved to be exceedingly popular in 2013. Based on user data collected from BabyCenter.com, here are the estimated top 10 baby boys names of the year.
10. Aiden
Of Celtic origin, Aiden means "fire" or "fiery" in its Irish form. Last year, the name just managed to crack the top 10 list at #10. People named Aiden tend to desire harmony and balance in their lives and desire beautiful things (SheKnows.com).
9. Logan
Logan has certainly moved up in the ranks, having placed at #21 in popularity by U.S. population in 2012. Of Scottish and Gaelic origin, Logan translates to "Finnian's servant" or "from the hollow," and people with this name tend to have a powerful force on those they touch (SheKnows).
8. Jackson
In Scottish, Jackson means "God has been gracious" or "God has shown favor," and is based on the names John and Jacques, while the English meaning translates literally to "son of Jack." Last year, Jackson came in at #22, right behind Logan in popularity. People with this name tend to be courageous, creative and sometimes aggressive (SheKnows).
7. Lucas
Of Biblical and Gaelic origin, Lucas means "light," "luminous" or "white," and in Greek, is a reference to Lucania, a district of ancient Italy. People with this name tend to be idealistic and seek a spiritual truth (SheKnows). Last year, Lucas ranked at #27 in popularity.
6. Jack
A classic American name, Jack has a variety of meaning, including "supplanter" in Hebrew, "God is gracious" in in Polish, and is a reference to the Shakespearean play, "Henry VI, Part 2," Jack Cade, a rebel. Jack was fairly low on the list at #46 this year, though may fare much better in 2013 when the official list is released. Those named Jack tend to be excellent at analyzing, delegating and learning, and may make great debaters (SheKnows).
5. Jacob
A Hebrew and Biblical name roughly translating to "supplanter" or "he grasps the heel", Jacob has been the most popular baby name in America since at least 2008, its popularity having spiked in the late '80s and early '90s. People named Jacob may be driven to orderliness and building a solid foundation (SheKnows).
4. Mason
Meaning "worker in stone," Mason is a Teutonic baby name that also translates to "stone worker" in French and English. People named Mason tend to be practical, successful and may neglect their private lives in favor of their professional goals (SheKnows). Last year, Mason was ranked #2 on the top 10 list of baby boy names.
3. Ethan
Meaning "strong" and "the gift of the island" in its Hebrew and Biblical translation, Ethan was ranked #3 last year in popularity, having jumped from a #7 ranking in 2011. People named Ethan are often creative and adept at expressing themselves (SheKnows).
2. Noah
Of Hebrew origin, Noah means "consolation," "repose" and "comfort." In the Bible, Noah built the ark that allowed every animal species to survive during the Flood. People with this name tend to be quiet, cooperative, balanced and at times shy (SheKnows). Noah was ranked at #4 in 2012 for baby boys names.
1. Liam
Ranked #6 overall last year, Liam has risen sharply in popularity over the past four years, having jumped from #75 for boys in 2008 to #15 in 2011. In German, Liam translates to "will-helmet," and is a reference to the Irish name "William." Famous bearers of the name include William Shakespeare and William Wordsmith. People named Liam tend to have a deep desire for independence and leadership (SheKnows).
The official U.S. list by population will be released sometime next year.
Top 10 Baby Boys Names of 2012 by U.S. Population
1. Jacob
2. Mason
3. Ethan
4. Noah
5. William
6. Liam
7. Jayden
8. Michael
9. Alexander
10. Aiden
