Popular Baby Names 2016

Baby names that were most popular around 2016.

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resolute protector

From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand".

English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.

From an English surname meaning "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".

From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name WYOT. Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) was an American lawman and gunfighter involved in the famous shootout at the OK Corral.

One who transports goods by cart.

from the lake colony

keeper of the park

Bringer of light

From the east town

son of the steward

From the Hebrew name יוֹנָה (Yonah) meaning "dove". This was the name of a prophet swallowed by a fish, as told in the Old Testament Book of Jonah.

A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.

Anglicized form of Irish Deaglán, which is of unknown meaning. Saint Declan was a 5th-century missionary to Ireland.

Variant of JACKSON.

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's town" in Old English.

a traditional story or myth

From a surname meaning "son of DAVID". This name was popularized in the late 1990s by the television drama 'Dawson's Creek'.

From the 'Mack's well,' meaning the well of the son of 'Mack'.

A beloved name with deep roots

priest's meadow

From a surname probably meaning "strife" in Middle English, originally given to a quarrelsome person.

jet black; a form of lignite

From a Scottish surname which was derived from Old English cnocc "round hill".

Short form of ALEXANDER. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by a character on the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997-2003).

a place of safety or refuge

Possibly derived from the biblical place name Samaria, which means "watch mountain" in Hebrew.

Hindi-speaking countries

God has been gracious

priceless, of inestimable worth

youthful, downy

Attractive, beautiful

From the hares' meadow

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Súilleabháin meaning "descendant of Súilleabhán". The name Súilleabhán means "little dark eye" in Irish.

steward, dispenser of provisions

Variant of MATTHIAS.

Meaning unknown, but possibly related to Greek ‘οριον (horion) "boundary, limit". Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian Uru-anna meaning "light of the heavens".

From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.

Of high quality or excellent

Son of Lawrence, 'laurel-crowned'

Thunder and lightning

originally a masculine name meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.

Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch dimi…

descendant of the fair one

From the Hebrew name אוּרִיאֵל ('Uri'el) which meant "God is my light". Uriel was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition.

one who has a high intellect

A variant of the name Greyson

a steep place or hill

A modern twist on traditionally male names like Kason.

滋养 (zīyǎng)

'effort' or 'exertion', often linked to the act of striving.

Slender or narrow

From the hill estate

A beloved name with deep roots

Slavic countries

From the land of the sea.

The one who is the best

the one who brings happiness

derived from James

brave; a variant of the name Casey

Hebrew form of ZEBULUN.

A beloved name with deep roots

a place name meaning 'the area at the hall'

A modern form of the name Kyra, meaning 'lady' or 'the one who is lord.'

the one who is a powerful leader

A variant of 'Ty' which means 'land' or 'house'

An alternative spelling of Anakin, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.

Brave ruler or strong leader.

Possibly a variation of Sada or Sadora, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.

Defender of men

Hollow or empty

Servant; minister

Defender of mankind

God is gracious

Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικος (lyrikos).

A combination of José and Andrés

land near the reeds

Junhee can mean 'talented and joyful', or 'handsome and elegant', depending on the hanja (Chinese characters used in the

blessed, fortunate

The praised one

A beloved name with deep roots

나다가, 있다

The wealth of the Lord, God has provided wealth

God is gracious

one who explains or clarifies

Meaning 'the one who is lively', connotes vibrancy and energy.

From Old Norse, meaning 'noble' and 'strong'.

A modern name, often associated with strength and independence.

bere (barley) & hyrst (hill) meaning 'hill where barley is grown'

A beloved name with deep roots

A modern variant of 'Zayden' or 'Aiden', reflecting a youthful and energetic persona.

A beloved name with deep roots

Strong, steadfast

Tamer, one who subdues

One who is trusted

From the name of a town in France

Son of the servant

A modern invented name, possibly combining elements of ‘De’ with ‘mauria’

The name Rayan (رايان) means 'river' or 'gates of heaven'

Shining or bright

From the Hebrew name שִׁמְשׁוֹן (Shimshon) which meant "sun". Samson was an Old Testament hero granted exceptional strength by God. His mistress Delilah betrayed him and cut his hair, stripping him of his power.

From the Linden tree hill

rest, comfort, and peace

God strengthens

A modern created name, possibly derived from the surname Kaysen.

One who is kind and loving

the one who is gracious