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Boy Names That Peaked in 2018

These boy names were at their highest point ever on the official US popularity list in 2018. That may mean, of course, that they're at their lifetime peak and it's all downhill from here. Or it might mean they're hot and will only get hotter. A name that's been very popular for a long time, like Liam or Oliver, is more likely to soften than one that's been motoring up the charts, like Maverick or Weston. Maverick and Weston's true peak most likely lies several years ahead. The only thing this list tells you for sure is that these names are finding widespread favor, whether they're already in the Top 10 or lie much further down the list.

Kane

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Celtic
223
Memphis

Meaning: Enduring and beautiful

Origin:Greek and Coptic place-name
1331
Julian

Meaning: youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father

Origin:English from Latin, variation of Julius
157
Luciano

Meaning: light

Origin:Italian variation of Lucian
746
Valentino

Meaning: strength, health

Origin:Latin
846
Grayson

Meaning: the son of the bailiff

Origin:English
419
Carson

Meaning: son of the marsh dwellers

Origin:English and Scottish surname
447
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Origin:American surname
705
Edison

Meaning: son of Edith or Adam

Origin:English
854
Zion

Meaning: highest point

Origin:Hebrew
488
Judah

Meaning: praised

Origin:Hebrew
664
Sullivan

Meaning: black-eyed one

Origin:Irish surname
353
Weston

Meaning: from the western town

Origin:English
177
Carter

Meaning: transporter of goods by cart

Origin:English occupational name
331
Walker

Meaning: cloth-walker

Origin:English occupational name
414
Lawson

Meaning: son of Lawrence

Origin:English
1819
Ryker

Meaning: rich

Origin:German
543
Oakley

Meaning: oak wood or clearing

Origin:English
400
Remington

Meaning: place on a riverbank

Origin:English
609
Gianni

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Italian, diminutive of Giovanni, variation of John
2698