Classic baby names are rooted in tradition and never seem to go completely out of style. Some of them are biblical names; some take their inspiration from nature; some are borrowed from ancient saints; some owe their enduring success to the appealing meanings they carry. No matter what their origin, classic baby names are gold for tradition-minded parents who have a taste for the timeless and reliable. They are the white shirts and blue jeans of the baby name world!
When it comes to the most popular classic baby names, Olivia and Noah lead the pack. Other beloved classic names include Emma, Charlotte and Amelia for girls, and Oliver, Elijah and James for boys. All of these names are grounded in history but will wear beautifully in 2024 and beyond.
But what if Olivia, Emma and the other popular classic girl names feel overdone, and the list of the most popular classic boy names doesn't have anything suitable, either? No problem! We looked at the statistics, sliced and diced the data every which way, and ended up with lists upon lists of classic baby names—all of which you can find here.
Need a girl's name that feels traditional and rooted, but not overused? Try out list of classic girl names that aren't popular. Or if you're on Team Blue, have a look at our selection of uncommon classic names for boys.
Like the elegant looks of long classic girl names, or the gravitas and great nickname potential of long classic boy names? We've got you covered on both fronts! Or maybe you're looking for a formal-sounding classic girl name with cute nicknames to soften it up for a little girl? That works, too!
Not a fan of long names? Not to worry: we've got a wonderful list of short classic girl names, matched with an equally inspiring list of short classic names for boys.
So, sit back and browse around—or choose your favorite classic baby name from the Top 100 list below.
| Rank | Boy names | Girl names |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah | Olivia |
| 2 | Oliver | Emma |
| 3 | Elijah | Charlotte |
| 4 | James | Amelia |
| 5 | William | Ava |
| 6 | Benjamin | Sophia |
| 7 | Lucas | Isabella |
| 8 | Henry | Evelyn |
| 9 | Theodore | Elizabeth |
| 10 | Jack | Eleanor |
| 11 | Levi | Ella |
| 12 | Alexander | Abigail |
| 13 | Daniel | Emily |
| 14 | Michael | Chloe |
| 15 | Sebastian | Nora |
| 16 | Ethan | Hazel |
| 17 | Owen | Ellie |
| 18 | Samuel | Lily |
| 19 | Jacob | Grace |
| 20 | John | Violet |
| 21 | Joseph | Aurora |
| 22 | Wyatt | Stella |
| 23 | David | Zoe |
| 24 | Leo | Victoria |
| 25 | Luke | Hannah |
| 26 | Julian | Leah |
| 27 | Matthew | Lucy |
| 28 | Ezra | Lillian |
| 29 | Gabriel | Elena |
| 30 | Isaac | Naomi |
| 31 | Anthony | Natalie |
| 32 | Thomas | Claire |
| 33 | Elias | Audrey |
| 34 | Josiah | Ruby |
| 35 | Charles | Alice |
| 36 | Caleb | Madelyn |
| 37 | Christopher | Josephine |
| 38 | Ezekiel | Bella |
| 39 | Miles | Sophie |
| 40 | Isaiah | Caroline |
| 41 | Andrew | Anna |
| 42 | Joshua | Cora |
| 43 | Nathan | Lydia |
| 44 | Adrian | Sarah |
| 45 | Eli | Eva |
| 46 | Aaron | Adeline |
| 47 | Christian | Madeline |
| 48 | Jonathan | Vivian |
| 49 | Robert | Clara |
| 50 | Everett | Maria |
| 51 | Wesley | Iris |
| 52 | Jeremiah | Julia |
| 53 | Jordan | Rose |
| 54 | Bennett | Isabelle |
| 55 | Silas | Margaret |
| 56 | Nicholas | Josie |
| 57 | Austin | Cecilia |
| 58 | Dominic | Mary |
| 59 | Emmett | Daisy |
| 60 | Adam | Isabel |
| 61 | Vincent | Valerie |
| 62 | Harrison | Esther |
| 63 | Jasper | Valeria |
| 64 | Jason | Katherine |
| 65 | Nathaniel | Georgia |
| 66 | George | Faith |
| 67 | Luis | Andrea |
| 68 | Jonah | June |
| 69 | Calvin | Ada |
| 70 | Arthur | Anastasia |
| 71 | Max | Rosalie |
| 72 | Elliot | Molly |
| 73 | Graham | Amy |
| 74 | Dean | Ruth |
| 75 | Leon | Sara |
| 76 | Justin | Juliana |
| 77 | Charlie | Lila |
| 78 | Felix | Diana |
| 79 | Alex | Vera |
| 80 | Alan | Hope |
| 81 | Timothy | Annie |
| 82 | Abraham | Angela |
| 83 | Jesse | Rachel |
| 84 | Victor | Elise |
| 85 | Avery | Lola |
| 86 | Joel | Miriam |
| 87 | Grant | Adelaide |
| 88 | Eric | Jane |
| 89 | Patrick | Annabelle |
| 90 | Peter | Lucille |
| 91 | Richard | Camille |
| 92 | Edward | Maggie |
| 93 | Oscar | Joanna |
| 94 | Marcus | Lena |
| 95 | Steven | Angelina |
| 96 | Rafael | Rebecca |
| 97 | Preston | Catherine |
| 98 | Riley | Nina |
| 99 | Simon | Melissa |
| 100 | Louis | Laura |