There’s a new arrival on the list of the most popular baby names in the US. Mateo made it into the boys’ top 10 list for the first time, becoming the sixth-most popular boys’ name in 2023 and edging Benjamin off the list, according to recently released data from the Social Security Administration. “Mateo had a huge jump. … The fact that Mateo went from Number 11 in 2022 to Number 6 in 2023 is insane.
Officials also pointed out that pop culture is having an impact on the list of baby names that are rising in popularity the fastest. Kaeli was the fastest-rising girls’ name last year, jumping to No. 678 in the rankings. In a news release Friday, the Social Security Administration credited a social media influencer for inspiring the trend.