The Most Popular Baby Names are Regional Winners
Before you dig deep into this year’s most popular baby names, keep in mind that the number one picks are regional. Liam and Olivia were the overall victors nationally, some states preferred different name options. While many of the SSA national top 10 may include the same baby boy names or baby girls’ names, there are some surprising winners!
The Top Baby Girl Names By State
Here are the most popular girls names in all 50 states: Olivia: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming Charlotte: Delaware, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, Amelia: Alaska, West Virginia Evelyn: Oklahoma, South Dakota Emma: Kentucky Ava: Mississippi Mia: New Mexico
The Top Baby Boy Names By State
Here are the most popular boys name in all 50 states: Liam: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia Noah: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania Oliver: Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming William: Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee Henry: District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Nebraska, South Dakota, Vermont
The Most Popular Baby Names By Region
As you can see from the Social Security Administration data, some names are much more popular than others. The baby names Liam, Oliver, and Olivia were big hits almost everywhere. William and Henry were popular boy names in the South, according to the SSA. Evelyn wasn’t a top winner everywhere. But this girl name was a notable choice in the Western part of the country. If you’re looking for a unique name that was a winner but not everywhere, consider New Mexico’s most popular girl name—Mia! Do you want to know more about the top baby names in recent years or popular picks to choose from? Check out these inspirational ideas.
