Popular Baby Names in New York
The most popular boy and girl baby names in New York (NY), along with local naming trends and the cultural influences that shape how parents in New York choose names.
Top 10 Boy Names in New York
Top 10 Girl Names in New York
Naming Trends in New York
- Extremely diverse naming reflecting global immigration
- Intellectual and cultural names popular in NYC
- Upstate trends more traditional and New England influenced
Cultural Influences on New York Baby Names
Global immigration gateway — naming from every culture
Jewish naming traditions (Hebrew and Yiddish)
Caribbean and Latin American influence in NYC
Italian-American heritage
African-American cultural innovation
About New York Baby Name Data
Baby name popularity in New York is based on Social Security Administration (SSA) birth certificate data. The SSA publishes state-level name frequency data annually. Names given to fewer than 5 babies in a state are excluded for privacy. Rankings reflect the most recent available data and may shift year to year as cultural trends, migration patterns, and demographic changes influence naming choices in NY.