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One Syllable Baby Names: These Monikers Topped The Charts In 2014

Parents are drawn to these names for one reason: They’re simple.
Isabelle Khoo
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Single syllable baby names have maintained steady popularity over the years thanks to their simplicity. That’s why MooseRoots, a genealogy research engine, decided to find the most popular one syllable baby names in 2014.

Using data from U.S. Social Security Administration, MooseRoots found that most high ranking boy and girl names were classic. However, there were some trendy surprises to be found!

Flip through the slideshow below to see the most popular short and sweet baby names from 2014. You just might find some inspiration for your own little one.

Most Popular One Syllable Baby Names
Boy Names(01 of30)
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JoelRank in 2014: 154th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(02 of30)
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GeorgeRank in 2014: 134th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(03 of30)
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BryceRank in 2014: 131st (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(04 of30)
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ColeRank in 2014: 116th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(05 of30)
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MaxRank in 2014: 112th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(06 of30)
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MilesRank in 2014: 108th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(07 of30)
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JuanRank in 2014: 98th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(08 of30)
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BlakeRank in 2014: 84th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(09 of30)
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ChaseRank in 2014: 78th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(10 of30)
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JaceRank in 2014: 68th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(11 of30)
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CharlesRank in 2014: 51st (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(12 of30)
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JackRank in 2014: 41st (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(13 of30)
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Luke Rank in 2014: 28th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(14 of30)
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JohnRank in 2014: 26th (credit:Getty)
Boy Names(15 of30)
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James Rank in 2014: 9th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(16 of30)
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JaneRank in 2014: 322nd (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(17 of30)
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June Rank in 2014: 317th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(18 of30)
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RuthRank in 2014: 315th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(19 of30)
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BrynnRank in 2014: 261st (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(20 of30)
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HopeRank in 2014: 231st (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(21 of30)
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KateRank in 2014: 207th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(22 of30)
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RoseRank in 2014: 194th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(23 of30)
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ReeseRank in 2014: 165th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(24 of30)
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JadeRank in 2014: 139th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(25 of30)
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BrookeRank in 2014: 137th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(26 of30)
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Paige Rank in 2014: 135th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(27 of30)
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QuinnRank in 2014: 126th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(28 of30)
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FaithRank in 2014: 81st (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(29 of30)
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Claire Rank in 2014: 44th (credit:Getty)
Girl Names(30 of30)
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GraceRank in 2014: 21st (credit:Getty)

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