Top 5 US Christmas Baby Boy & Girl Names for Parents Wanting a Festive Vibe
- Scarlett is the most popular Christmas-inspired baby girl name in the US, with 6294 baby girls named Scarlett in 2023
- Theodore is the most popular Christmas-inspired baby boy name in the US, with 11,041 baby boys named Theodore in 2023
- New research has revealed the top 5 most popular Christmas baby boy and girl names in the US
The study, by Hennessey Digital, compiled a list of 273 festive-related names and used the latest data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to discover the top five most popular Christmas-themed baby boy and girl names in the US.
Top 5 most popular Christmas baby girl names in the US
| Rank | Name | No. of baby girls born with the name in 2023 |
| 1 | Scarlett | 6294 |
| 2 | Nora | 5994 |
| 3 | Avery | 7315 |
| 4 | Abigail | 5670 |
| 5 | Ivy | 5059 |
1). Scarlett
Scarlett is the most popular Christmas-inspired baby girl name in the US, with 6294 baby girls named Scarlett in 2023. Scarlett evokes the vibrant, cheerful red that we associate with the Christmas season, from the scarlet of berries on glowing green holly leaves to Santa’s red robe.
2). Nora
Nora is the second most popular Christmas-themed baby girl name in the US, with 5994 baby girls named Nora in 2023. Nora is a diminutive of Eleanor, which means ‘light’ or ‘torch’, evoking the light in the darkness that so characterizes the Christmas season, as we look with joy and hope to the coming of Christ into the world.
3). Avery
Meaning ‘ruler of elves’, Avery is third on the list of most popular Christmas-related baby girl names in the US in 2023. Evoking the magic of Christmas lore, which sees elves helping Santa in his workshop and bringing joy to millions of children around the world, Avery is a name that truly evokes festive wonder.
4). Abigail
Abigail is fourth on the list of most popular Christmas-themed girl baby names, with 5670 baby girls named Abigail in the US in 2023. The name means ‘a father’s joy’, evoking the familial unity and peace that we celebrate at Christmas, as we come together to celebrate with loved ones.
5). Ivy
Ivy rounds out the top 5 most popular Christmas-themed baby girl names, with 5059 baby girls named Ivy in the US in 2023. Ivy is a beautiful plant that is an essential staple of the evergreen finery of the Christmas season, frequently wound into wreaths and other festive decorations, bringing a strong sense of festive beauty.
Top 5 most popular Christmas baby boy names in the US
| Rank | Name | No. of baby boys born with the name in 2023 |
| 1 | Theodore | 11041 |
| 2 | Levi | 9347 |
| 3 | Jack | 8683 |
| 4 | David | 7354 |
| 5 | Joseph | 7237 |
1). Theodore
Theodore is the most popular Christmas-themed baby boy name in the US, with 11041 baby boys named Theodore in 2023. Theodore, meaning “gift of God”, is a beautiful, Christmassy name as it evokes the greatest gift of all: Jesus – whose birth we celebrate at Christmas – being born to save us at Christmas.
2). Levi
Levi is the second most popular Christmas-themed baby boy name in America, with 9347 baby boys with the name in 2023. Levi, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘connect’ evokes the closeness and unity we forge at Christmas with friends, family, and loved ones. It is also the name of the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, evoking key Biblical and Christmas connotations.
3). Jack
Jack is third on the list of most popular Christmas-inspired baby boy names, with 8683 baby boys named Jack in 2023. Jack evokes the classic winter character of Jack Frost, capturing the cheery, exciting, and snowy atmosphere of the festive season.
4). David
David, fourth on the list of most popular Christmas-themed baby boy names with 7354 baby boys called David in 2023, is a key Christmas name that relates to Jesus’ ancestor King David.
5). Joseph
Joseph rounds out the top 5 most popular Christmas-themed baby boy names in the US. Jesus’ foster father, Joseph, is a key figure in the nativity, making Joseph a wonderful, classic Christmas name that evokes the most important story of all: the birth of Jesus.
Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital, commented on the findings,
“Naming your newborn child is one of the most important things you will ever do. Christmas is such a beautiful time of the year, with lights sparkling everywhere and a sense of true anticipation in the air. Giving your precious little bundle a Christmas-inspired name will always remind you of that magical time of year when they were born, and spark a glimmer of festive joy throughout the year”.
story credit: https://hennessey.com
Methodology:
Data was gathered from the Social Security Administration’s records (as of March 3, 2024) for children born in 2023. A seed list of 273 Christmas-themed names was compiled from popular parenting websites, including Emma’s Diary, GoodTo, and Mumsnet. The number of babies with these names was then counted for male, female, and total births to provide the final ranking.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
