There are a total of 1,488 American boy names that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes names documented in U.S. sources (SSA, Census) and reputable parenting sites, limited to masculine use and the correct first letter.

American boy names are given names commonly used for males in the United States. They span traditional English and biblical names, immigrant-origin names, revived surnames, and modern coinages. They carry cultural, familial, and historical meaning and shape social impressions. Expectant parents, family members, and researchers use them for naming, study, and trend tracking.

Interesting and little-known facts about American boy names:
– The compilation contains 1,488 names drawn from U.S. records; inclusion allows names with as few as five recorded births in a year.
– The Social Security Administration has tracked baby-name counts and ranks since 1880, providing the most cited U.S. popularity data.
– Celebrity use or a popular fictional character can push a name into the top 1,000 within a single year.
– Research finds names convey social signals that affect hiring, teacher expectations, and perceived socioeconomic background.
– U.S. naming charts reflect immigration and cultural change; Hispanic, Asian, and Slavic names have grown in presence over decades.

The alphabetical index links each initial to a dedicated letter list of documented names. Each list presents these columns: Name; Pronunciation (phonetic); Origin and one-line meaning; U.S. frequency or SSA rank; Variant spellings; and source citation.