There are just under 200 <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">baby boy names</a> that have been on the Top 1000 since 1880, when the U.S. Social Security office began tracking baby names. The classic boy names here — such as Oliver and William — are included among that elite group that has been perennially popular.
 
Along with Oliver and William, many of the other top names for boys have always appeared in the Top 1000, including Noah, Elijah, James, Benjamin, Mason, Alexander, Henry, and Jacob. You may be surprised to learn that less conventional names such as Troy, Jefferson, Harold, and Dallas have maintained their memberships to this exclusive club.
 
The number of boy names that have always been in the Top 1000 is almost double that of girl names. Boy names have traditionally been more stable in popularity, although now we are seeing a shift as boy names become more trend-driven. Names such as Harley, Bryant, Rodney, and Mike recently dropped out of the Top 1000, relinquishing their status, and Carl, Eugene, Maurice, and Joe (yes, Joe!) could be the next to go.
 
If you’re looking for an unshakable classic name for a son, a boy name always in the Top 1000 is the right choice for you. Browse all 186 boy names that have always been in the Top 1000, below.

Boy Names Always in the Top 1000

This extra-L variation of Alan isn't quite as popular in the US as the original. Both spellings remain popular in Ireland and England.

Allan

Fewer letters does not always mean easier—the traditional spelling is the one most people will recognize.

Emanuel

There was a time in the early twentieth century when Matthew and Mathew were closer together in terms of popularity; today, Matthew is America's clear preference.
Mathew is also the standard Welsh spelling.

Mathew

boy names always in the top 1000

Baby boy names that have always ranked among the Top 1000 baby names in the US, every year from 1880 to the present including classic timeless traditional names with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 10)

Boy Names Always in the Top 1000

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