American Name Generator

American Name Generator

Get matched with the perfect all-American name for you

Co-authored by Caroline Heiderscheit

Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Fact Checked

Whether you're crafting a character for a novel, naming a pet, looking for an alias, or just curious about common American monikers, this tool is designed to help.

Get ready to find the perfect name, ranging from the timelessly traditional to the currently trending!

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Most Popular Names In The US

Do you think you can guess the top boys' and girls' names in the USA today? Take a second to think about it, because below, we're listing the top 10 most popular names.

Boys:

• 1. Liam
• 2. Noah
• 3. Oliver
• 4. Theodore
• 5. James
• 6. Henry
• 7. Mateo
• 8. Elijah
• 9. Lucas
• 10. William
  
  

Girls:

• 1. Olivia
• 2. Emma
• 3. Amelia
• 4. Charlotte
• 5. Mia
• 6. Sophie
• 7. Isabella
• 8. Evelyn
• 9. Ava
• 10. Sophia

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