Boys Names

[Anonymous]

I am pregnant with DS #2. I am not revealing my name choices but want to hear what you think are the popular names out there right now. I am hoping my choices wont' be on your list! I think boys names are so hard- esp to find something that is cute for a baby, boy, teen & adult. I tend to like names that have been around a long time, but aren't overly used.

[Anonymous]

Most popular names in DC:
1 William
2 Alexander
3 Michael
4 John
5 Christopher
6 Samuel
7 Daniel
8 Kevin
9 Elijah
10 James
11 Benjamin
12 Joshua
13 David
14 Henry
15 Anthony
16 Christian
17 Andrew
18 Charles
19 Matthew
20 Joseph

Most popular names in VA:
1 William
2 Jacob
3 Ethan
4 Joshua
5 Michael
6 Christopher
7 James
8 Matthew
9 Jayden
10 Alexander
11 Andrew
12 Noah
13 John
14 Daniel
15 Elijah
16 Joseph
17 Ryan
18 Aiden
19 Christian
20 Benjamin

Most popular names in MD:

1 Jacob
2 Michael
3 Ryan
4 Joshua
5 William
6 Christopher
7 Ethan
8 Jayden
9 Andrew
10 Anthony
11 Daniel
12 James
13 Alexander
14 Matthew
15 Joseph
16 Noah
17 David
18 Tyler
19 John
20 Aiden

http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/namesbystate.html

[Anonymous]

If you live in this area, here is my list. It isn't based on any research, just my informal observation of the frequency of names of kids I interact with regularly.

Aidan (spelled any of a billion ways)
Henry
Mason
Jayden

[Anonymous]

Sam
Jayden
Jackson
Pierce
Jack
Aidan
Alexander
Zachary
Benjamin


Seem to be popular in NOVA/DC.

[Anonymous]

I was at my doctor's office the other day and the nurse came out and said "Aiden." 4 children all got up and walked towards her. I'd say that's common.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was at my doctor's office the other day and the nurse came out and said "Aiden." 4 children all got up and walked towards her. I'd say that's common.

Ha ha, that's funny! I agree with all of the above - I also hear Luke and Max a lot.

[Anonymous]

Most common in my kids' preschool in NWDC:

Owen, Mason, Charlie, Hayden, Max

[Anonymous]

Also Nathan, Gavin and Liam. Definitely yes on Charlie and Aiden.

[Anonymous]

Eli
Finn

Every John I know goes by Jack.

[Anonymous]

Maddox is increasingly common, probably because of Angelina Jolie.

[Anonymous]

Joshua
Jacob
Ian
Gavin
Carter
Jackson

[Anonymous]

Interesting, many of these names I haven't heard much, if at all, out in the far-out 'burbs. Aidan however...yeah, that's everywhere. And Jack/Jackson. Ethan. Brandon. Ryan.

[Anonymous]

I agree, boys names are hard!! Our top choices are Max and Luke

[Anonymous]

Lots of Ryans, Lukes, and Ethans out here in my burbs at least.

[Anonymous]

I agree with Owen, Max, and Charlie and need to add Logan. Soooo many Logans.