Top AmericanBaby Names

In the United States, naming is a declaration of identity. The modern American parent often balances a respect for heritage with a desire for distinctiveness. We are seeing a divergence: a return to 'Vintage Chic' (names like Theodore and Eleanor) coexisting with a surge in 'Modern Nature' (like River and Sage). The 'melting pot' metaphor is vivid here, with spellings and origins blending to create names that feel uniquely American. The goal is often 'familiar but rare'.