All-American boy names: Classic and cool

Are you searching for an All-American baby boy name that is classic, cool and never goes out of style? We have a great list of baby boy names for you, including the top American boy names of all time, as well as trendy names that are climbing the charts.

American boy names are a great choice because they are classic, easy to pronounce and many are easy to spell, as well. Whether you envision your child to be the CEO of a huge company, a firefighter, entrepreneur, a sports star (or anything in between), these names will carry your child confidently through life.

Popular American boy names

Each year the Social Security Administration releases a list of the top baby names of the year. Jacob is number one for the thirteenth year in a row, while the name Mason is the only new name to nab one of the top spots. Here are the top 10 names from the most recently released list:

• Jacob
• Mason
• William
• Jayden
• Noah
• Michael
• Ethan
• Alexander
• Aiden
• Daniel

Check out the entire top 100 baby boy names here

Top American baby boy names of all time

The Social Security Administration has come up with the most popular boy names of the past 100 years – and James is the classic name that is the most popular name here in the US. If you are looking for more classic names, check out this list of the top American boy names that have been popular since 1911:

• John
• Robert
• Michael
• William
• David
• Richard
• Joseph
• Charles
• Thomas

Trendy boy names

If you are looking for a more unique baby name, perhaps these boy names will fit the bill. These trendsetting baby names are climbing the charts! They are unique, with a edge and are a great choice for the new generation of boys.

• Brooks
• Greyson
• Knox
• Bentley
• Brantley
• Iker
• Dexter
• Enzo
• Karter
• Damon

Celebrity boy names

Another tip for finding a cool All-American boy name is to check out celebrity baby names. Old-fashioned boy names are a popular choice among celebrities. For example, Kate Hudson named her baby boy Bingham, while Elizabeth Banks named her son Felix. Edgy names are another cool choice, such as Olympian Jennie Finch’s son Diesel Dean or Kevin James’ son Kannon.

Boy names with an “x” are a cool choice, such as Angelina Jolie’s sons Knox, Pax and Maddox or Christina Aguilera’s son Max. Lastly, let nature inspire your baby name choice, like it did Nicole Richie when she named her son Sparrow.

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