Predicted Top 100 Boys' Names 2024

As I mentioned in my last post, the new name data comes out this Friday. Now that I predicted the new top 100 girls' names, I move on to the boys' names.

I think four names will leave the boys' top 100:

  • Easton became a top 100 staple in 2012 and is back where he was at his debut (#96). Since he dropped 16 spots in 2023, he can easily slip out in 2024. With Ethan also on the decline, Easton is losing his zeal. 
  • Jaxon has been a top 100 choice since 2010, his popularity probably being boosted as a creative respelling of Jackson. Having dropped 19 spots to #86 in 2023, falling as few as 15 spots can get him out of the top 100. Jackson is declining, too. 
  • Jordan has been a top 100 staple since 1982. In 2023, he has fallen six spots to #98. After over 40 years as a chart-topper, Jordan is on his way out.
  • Landon has been a top 100 name since 2003 and, in 2023, has fallen 10 spots to the same rank he was at his debut (#97). Landon, alongside Jordan, feels slightly dated, so it's about time for him to leave.
Replacing these names will be four new entries, which I think will be:
  • Adriel has risen 26 spots to #113 in 2023, meaning just a 14-spot rise can make him popular. He is an exotic Old Testament name in the key of Ezra and Micah, as well as an update to longtime favorite Adrian. 
  • Atlas rose 16 spots to #112 in 2023; just 12 spots and he'll be a top 100 name. His mythological roots and bold style allow him to fit in with current favorites like Maverick as well as girls' choices such as Luna and Aurora.
  • August jumped 5 spots to #104, and has only to rise 4 spots to return to the top 100. He was last a top 100 favorite in 1891, making it time for his return. August's nature vibe allows him to fit in alongside girls' favorites such as Hazel and Ivy, too. 
  • Myles, a respelling of current favorite Miles, rose six spots to #106 in 2023. He has only six spots to rise until he breaks the top 100. 
Finally, here is my predicted boys' top 100 for 2024, with new entries in bold:
  1. Liam
  2. Noah
  3. Oliver
  4. Mateo
  5. James
  6. Theodore
  7. Elijah
  8. Henry
  9. Ezra
  10. Lucas
  11. Sebastian
  12. Levi
  13. William
  14. Benjamin
  15. Leo
  16. Jack
  17. Asher
  18. Hudson
  19. Luca
  20. Michael
  21. Owen
  22. Samuel
  23. Daniel
  24. John
  25. David
  26. Alexander
  27. Elias
  28. Dylan
  29. Joseph
  30. Matthew
  31. Ethan
  32. Luke
  33. Maverick
  34. Julian
  35. Jackson
  36. Miles
  37. Mason
  38. Thomas
  39. Gabriel
  40. Santiago
  41. Jacob
  42. Grayson
  43. Anthony
  44. Ezekiel
  45. Isaac
  46. Wyatt
  47. Logan
  48. Cooper
  49. Carter
  50. Caleb
  51. Thiago
  52. Aiden
  53. Charles
  54. Nolan
  55. Jayden
  56. Isaiah
  57. Waylon
  58. Christopher
  59. Kai
  60. Josiah
  61. Nathan
  62. Cameron
  63. Roman
  64. Joshua
  65. Rowan
  66. Theo
  67. Angel
  68. Bennett
  69. Wesley
  70. Aaron
  71. Weston
  72. Brooks
  73. Axel
  74. Adrian
  75. Beau
  76. Andrew
  77. Silas
  78. Enzo
  79. Ian
  80. Lincoln
  81. Luka
  82. Adriel
  83. Christian
  84. Walker
  85. Micah
  86. Everett
  87. Jonathan
  88. Amir
  89. Leonardo
  90. Atlas
  91. Robert
  92. Jeremiah
  93. Eli
  94. Gael
  95. Colton
  96. Ryan
  97. Myles
  98. Parker
  99. August
  100. Jose
What predictions do you have for the new boys' top 100?

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