30 Boy names that are already popular in 2019

For rock lovers, Axel is the perfect name. It has an X, which gives it power and makes it seductive, but it is also a great tribute to legendary Guns N'Roses singer, Axl Rose. Perfect for your boy if you want him to be a true rockstar.

A few years ago, tradesmen names like Cooper, Carter, Parker, etc., used to be quite popular, although they started losing steam little by little Baker, however, became a true hit for 2019 thanks to the popularity of Cleveland Browns quarterback, Baker Mayfield.

Animal names have become a true hit as of late. Bear is not the only one, and it may not even be the weirdest one because, ultimately, a bear is an animal as loveable as it is feared. Isn't that the best mix for your baby boy?

This is a very modern name because it's gender-neutral. Anything that is unisex, nowadays, will become a hit. Billie has always been a girl's name, but in the last year many boys have also been boasting it with pride.

The rolling R sound already gives off a great deal of power, so imagine when you have two Rs in your name! This is another gender-neutral name that's trending in 2019.

It gives off a ton of self-security. Campbell is a strong name, it's impactful, and not easily forgotten. It is also gender-neutral, so you won't be called out for not being modern if you name your boy with it.

Short and powerful names are in, so here you go. Naming your kid Colt makes it seem like your son will grow up to have the strength and grace of a majestic horse. This is a great name and already popular this year.

This name just sounds fast. If you close your eyes, you can imagine Dax as a daredevil, a boy with tons of energy who will inevitably grow up to be a race car driver or an Olympic sprinter.

It had to happen. The US President's name is one of the most popular ones in 2019. If almost 63 million Americans voted for him in 2016, it makes sense that some of them end up naming their boy Donald.

This was a name practially forgotten, but it has seen a spike in popularity in the last few years. There's a few versions of it (Eliot, Eli, Eliott, etc.) and this has perhaps helped it become one of the most popular names. Surely you'll meet a baby boy named Elliot in 2019.

Another animal name that is trending among parents of newborn baby boys. A majestic creature like the falcon can very easily serve as inspiration to name your boy.

This is an Irish last name that, as many others, became a first name after the massive Irish migration to the US in the early 21st Century. As everything vintage, it is now trending.

Speaking of animal names, what do you think about Hawk? It may be less impactful than a falcon, but the hawk is a hunter, a determined predator that will make your boy proud of his name.

There's also a tendency to name kids after precious stones, although the large majority –Emerald, Topaz, Saphire– are girl names. However, Jasper is gender-neutral and full of personality.

Another name with an X in it, which is definitely trending. There are parents which look for any viable way to include the X on their baby's name, and that's exactly what happened here, when Jackson became Jaxon.

You can definitely see one of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters calling one of their baby boys Journey. It's a wonderful name, super popular, and the type that the socialité sisters simply love.

Justice is a gender-neutral gem of a name, totally trending and totally in tune with what's happening in the world. We need some justice in out lives, so if you are looking for a baby boy with purpose, look no further.

It is another name with Irish roots that has become quite popular thanks to Kiernan Shipka, of the Netflix show The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Historically a girl's name, in 2019 it is also trending as a boy's name.

This is out there, I know. But koalas are beautiful cuddly creatures, and that's probably why hoards of parents have rushed to name their kid after this Oceanic fluffy creature.

Super exotic and gender-neutral. Laken gives off security and is quite fierce, which has made it extraordinarily popular among baby boys for 2019.

As with Axel, some parents are only focused on finding a cool name with an X. Mallex is short and full of character, plus the fact that Mallex Smith of the Tampa Bay Rays has had a great season, had helped make it even more popular.

There's also quite a trend of names with origins in the Wild West. Stetson is one of those and it has become hugely popular because it also has a sofisticated touch that hooks you. It's original and it stands out.

A classic name that has made a comeback in recent years. It's number in the most popular boy names charts in 2019 in the UK and will surely make it to the top 10 in the US.

Another very popular name. It has spent years among the top 50 names for baby boys in the US, and in 2019 it has jumped to the 28th spot, which clearly shows how popular it has become.

A name starting with the letter R always delivers a great punch. It gives off a sense of security and strength, and since it's gender-neutral, it's normal is trending this year.

This has historically been a boy's name that has been also used for girls in the last few years. Yet, it's made a huge comeback to the male side of the spectrum, and perhaps it is that newfound gender-neutral quality that has made so extremely popular.

We had a massive royal wedding in 2018, when prince Harry married Maghan Markle, and people were clearly paying attention. Royal has raised to the top of the charts in popularity since May 2018 and it's well positioned to be one of the most popular in 2019.

This is another name we can see Kim or Kourtney Kardashian naming their baby boy. I mean, is North or True work, why wouldn't Story?

This has normally been Alexander's diminutive, but in the last few years it has become a name in itself –much as it happend to Lola. Boasting an X as its first letter, it was bound to catch on, and its very androgynous qualities make Xander one of the real winners for 2019.

If you saw and loved Black Panther, you probably fell in love with Forrest Withaker's character, Zuri. This is a powerful name, that gives off a sense of sweetness and sensitivity as it ends with the letter i. After the film's massive succers, Zuri has been trending as one of the top names for 2019.

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