American baby names come from a range of sources, just like Americans themselves. There are <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/279/Native-American-Names">Native American baby names</a>, American <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/334/Place-Names-for-Babies">place names for babies</a>, names important in American history and namesakes for American heroes and artists, and baby names invented by Americans and used primarily in the US. 

Along with Savannah and Lincoln, American baby names ranking in the US Top 100 include Madison, Maverick, and Kennedy. Unique American names gaining visibility range from Denali, the name of Alaska's highest peak, to Jaxton, an American invention. 

We are using the word American here in its generic sense, referring to the US only. We realize Canada and Mexico along with several other countries are part of America or more specifically North America. Also, many names popular in the US such as Emma and Liam, while widely used names for American babies, are not included on this list as they have different etymological origins and are not identified as uniquely American.

Here, a curated selection of the best American baby names.

American Place Names

Aberdeen

Abilene

Acadia

Alabama

Alameda

Alaska

Albany

Alexandria

America

Amerie

Arizona

Arlington

Aspen

Astoria

Athens

Atlanta

Augusta

Austin

Baltimore

Bergen

Berkeley

Bethesda

Bexley

Boise

Boston

Bronx

Brooklyn

Burbank

California

Camden

Carmel

Carolina

Catalina

Charleston

Charlotte

Cheyenne

Chicago

Cimarron

Cleveland

Cody

Colorado

Columbia

Columbus

Concord

Dakota

Dallas

Dayton

Daytona

Denali

Denver

Detroit

Disney

Dover

Durango

Durham

Elmira

Eugene

Fairbanks

Fargo

Florida

Gary

Georgia

Graceland

Gramercy

Hampton

Hanalei

Harlem

Hartford

Hawaii

Helena

Holland

Houston

Indiana

Iowa

Jackson

American place names

American place names used as baby names for girls and boys, including Savannah and Montana, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (All Names)

American Place Names - All Names