Top Summer Baby Names

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America’s Most Popular Baby Names of the Summer Revealed

‘Dylan,’ the ‘son of the sea,’ tops the list as America’s most popular summer baby name, with 7,505 babies born, including 451 females. ‘Lily’ follows as the second most popular baby name, with 6,146 girls born in 2023. ‘Parker’ ranks third this summer.

A recent study by Hennessey Digital analyzed Social Security Administration (SSA) data to identify the top baby names related to summer. The study examined the top 73 summer-related names and revealed the number of boys and girls with each name, along with their meanings.

The data reveals the number of girls and number of boys with each name and their meanings.

The top 20 summer baby names

	Name	Total names	Number of female names	Number of male names	Relation to summer
1	Dylan	7,505	451	7,054	Means “son of the sea”
2	Lily	6,146	6,146	0	Lilies often bloom in summer
3	Parker	6,085	2,293	3,792	Outdoor parks are popular in summer
4	Aurora	6,059	6,054	5	Refers to the dawn, early summer mornings
5	Isla	5,363	5,357	6	Means island, a popular summer destination
6	Eliana	5,334	5,329	5	Means “sun” in Hebrew
7	Kai	5,226	280	4,946	Means “sea” in Hawaiian
8	River	4,661	1,577	3,084	Rivers are popular for summer activities
9	Ryder	3,018	196	2,822	Riding bikes and other outdoor activities
10	Iris	2,938	2,921	17	Irises bloom in summer
11	Lucia	2,432	2,432	0	Means “light”
12	Daisy	2,412	2,412	0	Daisies bloom in summer
13	Rose	2,244	2,237	7	Roses are often in full bloom in summer
14	Summer	1,960	1,960	0	Direct reference to the season
15	Olive	1,646	1,640	6	Olive trees bear fruit in summer
16	Jasmine	1,585	1,585	0	Jasmine flowers bloom in summer
17	Phoebe	1,580	1,580	0	Means “bright, shining”
18	Dahlia	1,219	1,219	0	Dahlias bloom in summer
19	Cyrus	1,126	9	1,117	Means “sun”
20	Poppy	1,077	1,072	5	Poppies bloom in summer

Dylan, the most popular name, saw 7,505 births in 2023, with 451 girls and 7,054 boys. This gender-neutral name of Welsh origin means “son of the sea” or “born from the ocean.”

Lily, the second most popular name, had 6,146 births. The name Lily is associated with summer blooms and purity, stemming from its Latin origin and symbolic connection to innocence.

Parker, the third most popular name, had 6,085 births in summer 2023, with 2,293 boys and 3,792 girls. This unisex name of English origin means “park keeper.” Popular in the 19th century, Parker has made a strong comeback.

Aurora ranks fourth, referring to the dawn and early summer mornings, with 6,054 girls and five boys named Aurora in 2023.

Isla, meaning “island,” is the fifth most popular summer baby name, with 5,357 girls and six boys named Isla last year.

Rounding out the top ten are Eliana, Kai, River, Ryder, and Iris.

Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital, commented on the study findings:

“Summer evokes happiness, vacations, and relaxation, which many parents wish to associate with their child’s name. Unique names are becoming more desirable as parents move away from common names.

“Personal journeys often influence name choices, reflecting cultural heritage, family traditions, or aspirations for the child’s future.

“Unisex names are trending as society embraces gender fluidity and moves away from traditional gender roles.

“Dylan, the most popular name, is linked with positive traits like charisma, creativity, and intelligence, and is shared by well-known figures such as Dylan Bruce and Bob Dylan.”

Information courtesy of Hennessey.com