Popular Baby Names for 2009

Here are the year's most popular baby names for girls and boys. These baby name lists base popularity rankings on a single spelling of a name (Sophia and Sofia, for example, are considered two different names). Click on a name below to learn baby name meanings and more.

BabyCenter Population U.S. Population
Rank Male Female Male Female
1 Ethan Emma
2 Noah Isabella
3 Jacob Olivia
4 Aiden Ava
5 Jackson Madison
6 Jack Sophia
7 Logan Abigail
8 Ryan Emily
9 Matthew Chloe
10 Jayden Addison
11 Joshua Ella
12 Gavin Lily
13 Benjamin Mia
14 Tyler Grace
15 Evan Alexis
16 Michael Avery
17 Luke Samantha
18 Nathan Hannah
19 Mason Elizabeth
20 Alexander Taylor
21 Liam Natalie
22 William Alyssa
23 Dylan Riley
24 Lucas Claire
25 Andrew Anna