Gen Alpha Names vs Gen Beta Names
The most recent US top ten, and what it says about where naming is heading for the newest cohort.
The most recent US top ten was Liam, Noah, Oliver, Theodore, James, Henry, Mateo, Elijah, Lucas and William for boys, and Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Charlotte, Mia, Sophia, Isabella, Evelyn, Ava and Sofia for girls — the sixth consecutive year with Olivia and Liam at number one.
Gen Alpha Names vs Gen Beta Names
Frequently asked
What are the most popular Gen Beta names?
Generation Beta opened in 2025, so the first full year of Beta naming data is only now arriving. The most recent published list is a reasonable guide, because naming moves slowly at the top.
Are Gen Beta names different from Gen Alpha names?
Too early to say with data. The visible trend across both cohorts is toward a longer tail — fewer babies share the most popular names than in any previous generation.
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