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Popular and unique girl names in each U.S. state, 2025

USA topographic map

Which girl names were the most popular in each U.S. state in 2025?

And which appeared in the U.S. baby name data for just one state* last year?

Here are the lists…

Alabama

Most popular in AlabamaUnique to AL’s data
1. Charlotte, 224
2. Amelia, 204
3. Olivia, 203
4. Elizabeth, 163
5. Emma, 158		Collier, Kulture, Crimson, Emmaleigh, Saryah, Sebastiana

“Crimson Tide” refers to the University of Alabama’s varsity sports teams.

Alaska

Most popular in AlaskaUnique to AK’s data
1. Charlotte, 32
2. Amelia, 31
3. Emma, 29
4. Evelyn, 26
5. Aurora, Olivia, Penelope, and Violet, 24 each (4-way tie)		(none)

Arizona

Most popular in ArizonaUnique to AZ’s data
1. Olivia, 353
2. Sophia, 315
3. Mia, 300
4. Amelia, 289
5. Isabella, 288		Aolanis, Ariza, Nizhoni, Payson, Zamiyah, Kaitlynn

The Navajo word nizhóní means “beautiful,” “good.”

Payson is the name of a town in Arizona.

Arkansas

Most popular in ArkansasUnique to AR’s data
1. Charlotte, 148
2. Amelia, 122
3. Olivia, 119
4. Isabella, 103
5. Eleanor, 95		Savvy

California

Most popular in CaliforniaUnique to CA’s data
1. Olivia, 1,796
2. Mia, 1,788
3. Sophia, 1,685
4. Camila, 1,682
5. Emma, 1,641		Ani, Arzoyi, Amanat, Baani, Delina, Ina, Emiko, Inayat, Lumina, Metzli, Natali, Neela, Delara, Ketzaly, Mayari, Taqdeer, Galia, Gurnoor, Janeth, Nitara… (top 20 of 464 total)

The Nahuatl word meztli is a spelling variant of metztli, meaning “month,” “moon.”

Other unique-to-California girl names were Mililani, Ixchel, Vidalia, Lunaria, Yuzu, and Malibu.

Colorado

Most popular in ColoradoUnique to CO’s data
1. Charlotte, 293
2. Olivia, 256
3. Sophia, 242
4. Emma, 227
5. Mia, 217		Linden, Gwenivere, Morticia

Connecticut

Most popular in ConnecticutUnique to CT’s data
1. Charlotte, 176
2. Sophia, 166
3. Olivia, 151
4. Amelia, 149
5. Mia, 143		(none)

Delaware

Most popular in DelawareUnique to DE’s data
1. Mia, 43
2. Sophia, 41
3. Isabella, 35
4. Charlotte, 34
5. Emma and Olivia, 32 each (tie)		(none)

District of Columbia

Most popular in D.C.Unique to D.C.’s data
1. Emma, 36 (tie)
2. Sophia, 36 (tie)
3. Charlotte, 34
4. Lucy, 31 (tie)
5. Zoe, 31 (tie)		(none)

Zoe was a top-five name in the District of Columbia only.

Florida

Most popular in FloridaUnique to FL’s data
1. Olivia, 1,020
2. Mia, 993
3. Isabella, 992
4. Emma, 986
5. Sophia, 970		Alanys, Abigaelle, Amiria, Shayana, Adassa, Alysha, Nayelis, Shaniyah, Agustina, Ahinoa, Janylah, Kayra, Leisha, Mel, Niyari, Skylee, Caleah, Ciella, Elianis, Elianys… (top 20 of 111 total)

Another unique-to-Florida girl name was Tennessee.

Georgia

Most popular in GeorgiaUnique to GA’s data
1. Amelia, 450
2. Charlotte, 438
3. Olivia, 418
4. Emma, 397
5. Isabella, 342		Johnnie, Karielle, Railynn, Chozen, Mahari, Mahlani, Amyla, Honest, Keyari, Khamari, Kiora, Kynnedi, Malanii, Merci, Vanna, Zanova, Alden, Choyce, Deasia, Evelynne… (top 20 of 37 total)

Hawaii

Most popular in HawaiiUnique to HI’s data
1. Isla, 40
2. Emma, 37
3. Luna, 36 (tie)
4. Sophia, 36 (tie)
5. Olivia, 34		Hina, Anuhea, Olena, Tehani, Hulali

Isla and Luna were top-five names in Hawaii only.

Idaho

Most popular in IdahoUnique to ID’s data
1. Charlotte, 104
2. Amelia, 94
3. Evelyn, 89
4. Emma, 85 (tie)
5. Olivia, 85 (tie)		(none)

Illinois

Most popular in IllinoisUnique to IL’s data
1. Olivia, 501
2. Charlotte, 500
3. Sophia, 473
4. Emma, 458
5. Mia, 412		Aniela, Antonina, Izabela, Jenin, Sofija, Zuzanna, Jamilah, Kasia, Keegan, Kerrigan, Maja, Ramya, Saara, Safiyyah, Shifa, Yafa

Indiana

Most popular in IndianaUnique to IN’s data
1. Charlotte, 351
2. Amelia, 331
3. Eleanor, 265
4. Evelyn, 252
5. Sophia, 234		Annalynn, Verena, Chasity, Erma, Gwendolynn, Ramiyah

Iowa

Most popular in IowaUnique to IA’s data
1. Charlotte, 158
2. Evelyn, 117
3. Emma, 116
4. Amelia, 112
5. Eleanor, 109		Dorcas, Furaha

Kansas

Most popular in KansasUnique to KS’s data
1. Charlotte, 178
2. Olivia, 127
3. Evelyn, 123
4. Amelia, 120
5. Eleanor, 118		(none)

Kentucky

Most popular in KentuckyUnique to KY’s data
1. Amelia, 212
2. Charlotte, 187
3. Sophia, 166
4. Evelyn, 164
5. Lainey, 160		Addalynn, Lynnleigh, Mallorie, Mauwa

Louisiana

Most popular is LouisianaUnique to LA’s data
1. Amelia, 212
2. Olivia, 162
3. Charlotte, 161
4. Emma, 125
5. Sophia, 123		Jamani, Kaislyn, Daniyah, Jersi, Jherzi, Kiori, Marlei, Ormani, Xylani

Maine

Most popular in MaineUnique to ME’s data
1. Charlotte, 89
2. Amelia, 45 (tie)
3. Eleanor, 45 (tie)
4. Violet, 44
5. Harper, 43		(none)

Maryland

Most popular in MarylandUnique to MD’s data
1. Ailany, 225
2. Charlotte, 222
3. Olivia, 218
4. Mia, 217
5. Sophia, 210		Kawthar, Yemariam, Yeslin

Fast-rising Ailany ranked No. 1 in Maryland, but didn’t make the top five in any other state, curiously.

Massachusetts

Most popular in MassachusettsUnique to MA’s data
1. Charlotte, 348
2. Sophia, 318
3. Emma, 287
4. Olivia, 281
5. Isabella, 258		Eloah, Mariacecilia, Mariaalice, Eloa, Sephora, Aolani, Arielys, Manuella, Mariahelena

Michigan

Most popular in MichiganUnique to MI’s data
1. Charlotte, 381
2. Amelia, 368
3. Sophia, 341
4. Eleanor, 294
5. Evelyn, 286		Zahraa, Aleen, Batoul, Shahd, Amariana, Anhar, Jood, Maram, Syaire, Abrar, Breslyn, Ellinor, Elloise, Lareen, Shaylee, Syncere

Minnesota

Most popular in MinnesotaUnique to MN’s data
1. Charlotte, 238
2. Evelyn, 230
3. Violet, 196
4. Eleanor, Nora, Olivia, and Sophia, 194 each (4-way tie)		Maida, Maiza, Maryama, Ayan, Manal, Ahlam, Ikhlas, Maysa, Maryan, Mumtaz, Najma, Nasra, Ruwayda, Ilwad, Nihal, Salwa, Adna, Asli, Britta, Carolynn… (top 20 of 26 total)

Mississippi

Most popular in MississippiUnique to MS’s data
1. Amelia, 105
2. Ava, 100
3. Charlotte, 94
4. Olivia, 86
5. Elizabeth, 81		Harlei, Rivers

Missouri

Most popular in MissouriUnique to MO’s data
1. Charlotte, 334
2. Amelia, 288
3. Olivia, 260
4. Eleanor, 248
5. Evelyn, 227		Dariyah, Kymber, Quinnley

Montana

Most popular in MontanaUnique to MT’s data
1. Charlotte, 46
2. Lucy, 41
3. Amelia, 40
4. Lainey, 38
5. Nora, 37		(none)

Nebraska

Most popular in NebraskaUnique to NE’s data
1. Charlotte, 95
2. Evelyn, 82
3. Harper, 80
4. Amelia, 79
5. Olivia, 75		Bergen

Bergen Reilly, a University of Nebraska volleyball player, was named Big Ten Player of the Year in late 2025.

Nevada

Most popular in NevadaUnique to NV’s data
1. Olivia, 146
2. Mia, 122
3. Emma, 114
4. Isabella, 113
5. Sophia, 111		(none)

New Hampshire

Most popular in New HampshireUnique to NH’s data
1. Charlotte, 80
2. Olivia, 64
3. Sophia, 58
4. Maeve, 56
5. Violet, 52		(none)

Maeve was a top-five name in New Hampshire only.

New Jersey

Most popular in New JerseyUnique to NJ’s data
1. Emma, 428
2. Mia, 427
3. Olivia, 396 (tie)
4. Sophia, 396 (tie)
5. Isabella, 368		Shulamis, Rus, Sheva, Tzivia, Zehava, Ruchama, Shalva

New Mexico

Most popular in New MexicoUnique to NM’s data
1. Mia, 66
2. Olivia, 65 (tie)
3. Sophia, 65 (tie)
4. Sofia, 60
5. Camila, 59		(none)

New York

Most popular in New YorkUnique to NY’s data
1. Emma, 774
2. Olivia, 740
3. Mia, 738
4. Sophia, 721
5. Charlotte, 664		Gitty, Faigy, Raizy, Hindy, Goldy, Sury, Esty, Zissy, Blima, Pessy, Breindy, Frady, Etty, Mirel, Gittel, Devoiry, Oumou, Roizy, Shaindel, Yenty… (top 20 of 191 total)

North Carolina

Most popular in North CarolinaUnique to NC’s data
1. Amelia, 459
2. Charlotte, 453
3. Olivia, 441
4. Sophia, 396
5. Emma, 391		Janova, Larkin, Adair, Emsley, Kamoni, Nahlani, Sallie, Sanari, Ariyanna, Calaya, Corinna, Everette, Keyoir, Kyndal, Landon, Naliah

North Dakota

Most popular in North DakotaUnique to ND’s data
1. Charlotte, 42
2. Lainey, 39
3. Olivia, 34
4. Ellie, 33
5. Evelyn, 32		(none)

Ellie was a top-five name in North Dakota only.

Ohio

Most popular in OhioUnique to OH’s data
1. Charlotte, 551
2. Amelia, 482
3. Sophia, 464
4. Evelyn, 420
5. Olivia, 392		Kylynn, Wynnie, Adama, Camari, Danyla, Lariyah, Tommi, Wrenna, Alonnah, Annalyn, Atlee, Bethel, Daelani, Ellieana, Elmina, Hudsyn, Israel, Jacie, Larkyn, Lyndon… (top 20 of 23 total)

Oklahoma

Most popular in OklahomaUnique to OK’s data
1. Olivia, 178
2. Charlotte, 174
3. Amelia, 161
4. Sophia, 133
5. Emma, 123		Niang, Timber, Ellyson, Jimma, Kashlynn

Oregon

Most popular in OregonUnique to OR’s data
1. Charlotte, 167
2. Amelia, 163
3. Olivia, 149
4. Emma, 139
5. Sophia, 124		(none)

Pennsylvania

Most popular in PennsylvaniaUnique to PA’s data
1. Charlotte, 560
2. Sophia, 507
3. Olivia, 487
4. Amelia, 468
5. Emma, 427		Barbie, Verna, Solai, Mubina, Lydiann, Saloma, Allura, Allure, Angelise, Annamae, Ellieanna, Farida, Hadiya, Iyah, Jalaya, Kaylene, Lovelynn, Miyani, Miyuri, Nyori… (top 20 of 24 total)

Rhode Island

Most popular in Rhode IslandUnique to RI’s data
1. Charlotte, 49
2. Olivia, 41
3. Amelia, 39
4. Sophia, 35
5. Ava, 34		(none)

South Carolina

Most popular in South CarolinaUnique to SC’s data
1. Charlotte, 249
2. Amelia, 241
3. Olivia, 187
4. Emma, 179
5. Sophia, 160		Elloree, Chole, Jazaria, Braylen, Germany, Kaior

Elloree is the name of a small town in South Carolina.

South Dakota

Most popular in South DakotaUnique to SD’s data
1. Lainey, 50
2. Charlotte, 44
3. Evelyn, 39
4. Emma, 36
5. Olivia, 36		(none)

Tennessee

Most popular in TennesseeUnique to TN’s data
1. Charlotte, 423
2. Amelia, 342
3. Olivia, 276
4. Emma, 270
5. Sophia, 244		Neely, Winslie, Becky, Cameryn, Demiyah, Enola, Lyndi, Tylee

Texas

Most popular in TexasUnique to TX’s data
1. Emma, 1,707
2. Olivia, 1,580
3. Isabella, 1,559
4. Mia, 1,483
5. Sophia, 1,359		Chizaram, Ayelen, Aylanni, Steely, Alyzzah, Corrie, Hollie, Jessi, Adali, Ileana, Mayleen, Valarie, Alanii, Ashlee, Deylani, Elida, Elizah, Halen, Jaylanni, Keilyn… (top 20 of 527 total)

The Igbo name Chizaram means “God answered me.”

Other unique-to-Texas girl names were Mariposa, Brazos, Inti, Roux, Shaddai, and Tehillah.

Utah

Most popular in UtahUnique to UT’s data
1. Emma, 193
2. Charlotte, 191
3. Lucy, 189
4. Olivia, 184
5. Evelyn, 179		Alta, Swayzee, Tommy, Oaklie, Bentlee, Bostyn, Brexley, Cedar, Mesa, Vivi

Alta is the name of a ski town in Utah.

The Spanish word mesa — which refers to a type of geological formation — means “table.”

Vermont

Most popular in VermontUnique to VT’s data
1. Charlotte, 35
2. Evelyn, 27
3. Eleanor, 26
4. Nora, 22 (tie)
5. Sophia, 22 (tie)		(none)

Virginia

Most popular in VirginiaUnique to VA’s data
1. Charlotte, 460
2. Emma, 341
3. Sophia, 319
4. Olivia, 311
5. Amelia, 296		Heela, Brynne, Mckinlee, Olga, Ottilie

Washington

Most popular in WashingtonUnique to WA’s data
1. Olivia, 327
2. Charlotte, 311
3. Amelia, 283
4. Sophia, 277
5. Evelyn, 262		Amen, Solomiya, Lovella

West Virginia

Most popular in West VirginiaUnique to WV’s data
1. Charlotte, 84
2. Amelia, 82
3. Lainey, 68
4. Harper, 62
5. Willow, 61		(none)

Willow was a top-five name in West Virginia only.

Wisconsin

Most popular in WisconsinUnique to WI’s data
1. Charlotte, 282
2. Eleanor, 195 (tie)
3. Sophia, 195 (tie)
4. Evelyn, 194
5. Emma, 192		Eveline, Laverda

Wyoming

Most popular in WyomingUnique to WY’s data
1. Aurora, 20
2. Evelyn, 19
3. Amelia, 18
4. Charlotte, Elizabeth, and Hazel, 15 each (3-way tie)		(none)

Do you have thoughts/theories about any of the names above?

(Explanations for many of them can be found in the comments to the corresponding posts from 2024, 2023, 2022, etc.)

*Names that appear in the data for a just one state were bestowed at least five times in that state, but could have been bestowed up to four times in any other state. (The SSA’s state-by-state data omits names given to fewer than five babies per gender, per year.)

Source: SSA

Image: Adapted from Topographical Map of the USA (public domain)

Popular and unique baby names in each U.S. state, 2021

USA topographic map

Which baby names were the most popular in each U.S. state in 2021?

And which names appeared in the data for just one state last year?

Here are all the answers! (Any unique name that also popped up in last year’s post is in boldface.)

Alabama

  • Alabama’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Alabama’s top boy name: William
  • Alabama’s 9 unique girl names: Crimson, Dominga, Cailyn, Carrington, Embree, Jabria, Jaloni, Kassidi, Petrona
    • The University of Alabama’s football team is called the Crimson Tide (after one of the team colors).
  • Alabama’s 6 unique boy names: Courtney, Wheeler, Kyser, Kemoni, Kharter, Khazi

Alaska

  • Alaska’s top girl name: Amelia
  • Alaska’s top boy name: Noah
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Arizona

  • Arizona’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Arizona’s top boy name: Liam
  • Arizona’s 4 unique girl names: Ariza, Aolanis, Graciella, Nizhoni (from the Navajo word nizhóní, meaning “beautiful” or “nice”)
  • Arizona’s 1 unique boy name: Luisfernando

Arkansas

  • Arkansas’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Arkansas’s top boy name: Liam & Oliver (tie)
  • No unique girl names.
  • Arkansas’s 2 unique boy name: Aycen, Jadyn

California

  • California’s top girl name: Olivia
  • California’s top boy name: Noah
  • California’s top 10 unique girl names: Avni, Jasleen, Mehar, Cyra, Metztli, Quetzalli, Alitzel, Nara, Yadira, Aneliz (total of 526)
  • California’s top 10 unique boy names: Narek, Armen, Ekam, Yasiel, Caesar, Arya, Daksh, Gavino, Artur, Esaias (total of 382)

Colorado

  • Colorado’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Colorado’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • Colorado’s 1 unique boy name: Angelito

Connecticut

  • Connecticut’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Connecticut’s top boy name: Noah
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Delaware

  • Delaware’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Delaware’s top boy name: Liam & Noah (tie)
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

District of Columbia

  • D.C.’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • D.C.’s top boy name: Henry
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Florida

  • Florida’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Florida’s top boy name: Liam
  • Florida’s top 10 unique girl names: Keisha, Abigaelle, Alanys, Maiah, Anyeli, Breeze, Elianys, Alis, Anthonella, Calani (total of 104)
  • Florida’s top 10 unique boy names: Marvens, Fabio, Dayron, Janiel, Piero, Tafari, Yoan, Dany, Fritz, Jahmiel (total of 76)

Georgia

  • Georgia’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Georgia’s top boy name: Noah
  • Georgia’s top 10 unique girl names: Choyce, Khori, Raylan, Destini, Kayli, Khaleah, Kylani, Tyanna, Alaura, Alonni (total of 29)
  • Georgia’s top 10 unique boy names: Chauncey, Theron, Amiris, Demoni, Harden, Horace, Jakori, Makel, Nolyn, Oryan (total of 28)

Hawaii

  • Hawaii’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Hawaii’s top boy name: Noah
    • #2 on the boys’ list was the Hawaiian name Kai (meaning “sea”).
  • Hawaii’s 5 unique girl names: Lilinoe, Alohi, Kelia, Mahealani, Tehani
  • Hawaii’s 10 unique boy names: Kainalu, Ryzen, Kaikoa, Kamaehu, Rusty, Ikaia, Kawika, Kupaa, Kahekili, Kealii

Idaho

  • Idaho’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Idaho’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Illinois

  • Illinois’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Illinois’s top boy name: Noah
  • Illinois’s top 10 unique girl names: Aasiya, Monika, Novi, Taniyah, Braya, Jaia, Jori, Milica, Ainslee, Charolette (total of 20)
  • Illinois’s top 10 unique boy names: Vuk, Damario, Krystian, Lazar, Lukasz, Dakhari, Dontrell, Ferris, Georgios, Kainen (total of 15)

Indiana

  • Indiana’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Indiana’s top boy name: Liam
  • Indiana’s 5 unique girl names: Gatlin, Theodosia, Delainey, Kimberlynn, Maevis
  • Indiana’s 8 unique boy names: Oaklyn, Hendricks, Jamin, Kenlin, Kurtis, Oslo, Quenton, Rhyker

Iowa

  • Iowa’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Iowa’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Iowa’s 1 unique girl name: Maize
  • Iowa’s 2 unique boy names: Kinnick, Cael
    • The University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium was named after 1939 Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick.

Kansas

  • Kansas’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Kansas’s top boy name: Liam
  • Kansas’s 1 unique girl name: Breckyn
  • No unique boy names.

Kentucky

  • Kentucky’s top girl name: Emma
  • Kentucky’s top boy name: Liam
  • Kentucky’s 3 unique girl names: Averleigh, Caraline, Crosley
  • Kentucky’s 1 unique boy name: Enos

Louisiana

  • Louisiana’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Louisiana’s top boy name: Liam
  • Louisiana’s top 10 unique girl names: Amyri, Damani, Jai, Jersei, Krislynn, Cailee, Jacelyn, Jeanne, Kaileigh, Kelsi (total of 11)
  • Louisiana’s top 10 unique boy names: Acen, Kullen, Kamauri, Taylon, Brees, Jakyrie, Cayman, Gabe, Kendal, Tyquan (total of 11)
    • QB Drew Brees played football for the New Orleans Saints for most of his career.

Maine

  • Maine’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Maine’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Maryland

  • Maryland’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Maryland’s top boy name: Liam
  • Maryland’s 2 unique girl names: Edyn, Harlym
  • Maryland’s 4 unique boy names: Tavon, Edvin, Dyson, Rahim

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Massachusetts’s top boy name: Noah
  • Massachusetts’s 8 unique girl names: Heloisa, Mariaalice, Aleysha, Aine, Anaclara, Analiz, Eloah, Vitoria
  • Massachusetts’s 2 unique boy names: Heitor, Jayvien

Michigan

  • Michigan’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Michigan’s top boy name: Noah
  • Michigan’s top 10 unique girl names: Raneem, Zahraa, Areej, Kateri, Maizee, Renad, Zeinab, Brazil, Hayat, Kamyra (total of 17)
  • Michigan’s top 10 unique boy names: Ameir, Haidar, Chet, Delano, Nasser, Adian, Amr, Auston, Blade, Chip (total of 23)

Minnesota

  • Minnesota’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Minnesota’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Minnesota’s top 10 unique girl names: Anzal, Rayan, Maryama, Adna, Ahlam, Afnan, Britta, Nawal, Hamdi, Ikhlas (total of 27)
    • Also on the list: Solveig, Signe, Sigrid, Solvi
  • Minnesota’s top 10 unique boy names: Akram, Ayub, Mohamedamin, Mubashir, Suhayb, Mubarak, Nels, Amaar, Eh, Muzamil (total of 18)

Mississippi

  • Mississippi’s top girl name: Ava
  • Mississippi’s top boy name: William
  • Mississippi’s 2 unique girl names: Chyna, Caisley
  • Mississippi’s 1 unique boy name: Swayze

Missouri

  • Missouri’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Missouri’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Missouri’s 7 unique girl names: Brenley, Damiya, Jozie, Kamori, Ramiyah, Renleigh, Saloma
  • Missouri’s 2 unique boy names: Jansen, Lexton

Montana

  • Montana’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Montana’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Nebraska

  • Nebraska’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Nebraska’s top boy name: Henry
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Nevada

  • Nevada’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Nevada’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

New Hampshire

  • New Hampshire’s top girl name: Olivia
  • New Hampshire’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

New Jersey

  • New Jersey’s top girl name: Olivia
  • New Jersey’s top boy name: Liam
  • New Jersey’s top 10 unique girl names: Gittel, Leeba, Shulamis, Tzivia, Leba, Anny, Naimal, Viha, Adeena, Anshika (total of 18)
  • New Jersey’s top 10 unique boy names: Avrohom, Boruch, Zalman, Laksh, Moksh, Nachum, Nicolo, Aras, Mina, Aarvik (total of 21)

New Mexico

  • New Mexico’s top girl name: Mia
  • New Mexico’s top boy name: Noah
  • New Mexico’s 1 unique girl name: Azriella
  • No unique boy names.

New York

  • New York’s top girl name: Olivia
  • New York’s top boy name: Liam
  • New York’s top 10 unique girl names: Gitty, Malky, Chany, Esty, Goldy, Pessy, Shifra, Perel, Frady, Shaindel (total of 184)
  • New York’s top 10 unique boy names: Mendel, Lipa, Simcha, Shmiel, Usher, Yechiel, Avrum, Cheskel, Naftuli, Yossi (total of 180)

North Carolina

  • North Carolina’s top girl name: Olivia
  • North Carolina’s top boy name: Liam
  • North Carolina’s top 10 unique girl names: Lawson, Barrett, Favor, Omni, Tailynn, Arlynn, Blessin, Brelynn, Ellanor, Jorja (total of 17)
  • North Carolina’s top 10 unique boy names: Nylan, Nymir, Sampson, Whitaker, Avett, Finan, Jalil, Jaycion, Nyzir, Walton (total of 22)

North Dakota

  • North Dakota’s top girl name: Olivia
  • North Dakota’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • North Dakota’s 1 unique boy name: Dekker

Ohio

  • Ohio’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Ohio’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Ohio’s top 10 unique girl names: Larkyn, Mahayla, Graylynn, Keturah, Kierra, Royce, Samya, Alura, Amauri, Callahan (total of 26)
  • Ohio’s top 10 unique boy names: Jyaire, Marquan, Aayush, Bakari, Jibril, Masen, Pryor, Davonte, Gavyn, Jensyn (total of 19)

Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Oklahoma’s top boy name: Liam
  • Oklahoma’s 3 unique girl names: Dim, Kodie, Copelyn
  • Oklahoma’s 4 unique boy names: Thang, Creedence, Creek, Hesston

Oregon

  • Oregon’s top girl name: Evelyn
  • Oregon’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Pennsylvania’s top boy name: Noah
  • Pennsylvania’s top 10 unique girl names: Barbie, Rosanna, Maryann, Suhana, Suzanne, Verna, Kirsten, Surah, Auriella, Avionna (total of 26)
  • Pennsylvania’s top 10 unique boy names: Benuel, Arlan, Asir, Noor, Sylvan, Menno, Munir, Sahir, Atlee, Glendon (total of 26)

Rhode Island

  • Rhode Island’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Rhode Island’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

South Carolina

  • South Carolina’s top girl name: Olivia
  • South Carolina’s top boy name: William
  • South Carolina’s 3 unique girl names: Britton, Jamaica, Kansas
  • South Carolina’s 4 unique boy names: Bowman, Jos, Holston, Kyland

South Dakota

  • South Dakota’s top girl name: Evelyn
  • South Dakota’s top boy name: Henry
  • South Dakota’s 1 unique girl name: Kimimila (from the Lakota word kimímila, meaning “butterfly”)
  • No unique boy names.

Tennessee

  • Tennessee’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Tennessee’s top boy name: William
  • Tennessee’s top 10 unique girl names: Callaway, Declan, Kaniya, Khloee, Serayah, Amellia, Annlee, Darcie, Jamyah, Joanie (total of 12)
  • Tennessee’s 10 unique boy names: Neyland, Karas, Kerolos, Philopateer, Calloway, Dejuan, Ryman, Timber, Walt, Wright
    • The University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium was named after former athletic director/coach Robert Neyland.
    • Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry for several decades, was named after Nashville businessman Thomas Ryman.

Texas

  • Texas’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Texas’s top boy name: Liam
  • Texas’s top 10 unique girl names: Darianna, Katalyna, Devany, Laramie, Mariafernanda, Jayci, Jessalyn, Justyce, Naidelyn, Naydelin (total of 473)
    • Also on the list: Abilene, Tulsa
  • Texas’s top 10 unique boy names: Roel, Brazos, Pete, Eliud, Priest, Rhyder, Homero, Reymundo, Zamarion, Eider (total of 280)
    • Also on the list: Rebel, Tex, Texas, Augie
    • Brazos (“arms” in Spanish) is both a river and county in Texas.

Utah

  • Utah’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Utah’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Utah’s 9 unique girl names: Scotland, Alta, Swayzee, Bentlee, Quincey, Quincee, Reggie, Scotty, Swayzie
  • Utah’s 9 unique boy names: Ammon, Dallin, Talmage, Taft, Griffey, Korver, Oaks, Rexton, Treysen
    • Dallin H. Oaks is one of the leaders of the LDS Church.

Vermont

  • Vermont’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Vermont’s top boy name: Henry
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Virginia

  • Virginia’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Virginia’s top boy name: Liam
  • Virginia’s 6 unique girl names: Heba, Husna, Yemariam, Yohanna, Aamirah, Jena
  • Virginia’s 5 unique boy names: Ezana, Barkon, Malakhai, Raekwon, Walid

Washington

  • Washington’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Washington’s top boy name: Liam
  • Washington’s 7 unique girl names: Ellinor, Azaylia, Baby, Dempsey, Khamila, Ravenna, Solomia
    • Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood was named after Ravenna, Italy.
  • Washington’s 6 unique boy names: Amnen, Dashel, Ole, Sven, Tor, Vihan

West Virginia

  • West Virginia’s top girl name: Amelia
  • West Virginia’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Wisconsin

  • Wisconsin’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Wisconsin’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Wisconsin’s 2 unique girl names: Rosetta, Alona
  • Wisconsin’s 2 unique boy names: Cylas, Dameir

Wyoming

  • Wyoming’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Wyoming’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

Many of the unique names above can be attributed to large religious/ethnic groups within particular states, such as the Jews in New York/New Jersey, the Mormons in Utah, the Somali in Minnesota, and the Amish in Pennsylvania.

Source: Popular Names by State – SSA

Image: Adapted from Topographical Map of the USA (public domain)

Baby name story: Louis Francis

The 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, which commemorated the Louisiana Purchase, included “anthropological exhibits” — essentially, various groups of indigenous people put on display. These exhibits included Apaches, “Eskimos” (Tlingits), African Pygmies, and the Ainu of Japan.

One particularly popular exhibit was the 47-acre Philippine Exposition, which featured over 1,000 Filipinos from at least 10 different ethnic groups. (The fair was held soon after the Philippines had become an unincorporated territory of the U.S. following the Philippine-American War* (1899-1902), which itself followed the Spanish-American War.)

On July 6, a Filipino baby boy was born at the Philippine Exposition. When he was christened several weeks later, David R. Francis — the president of the fair (and the former governor of Missouri) — acted as godfather.

The boy’s full name? Louis Francis Silva, first and middle names “in honor of St. Louis and President Francis,” respectively.

Sources:

Image: Philippine Exposition pamphlet

*The military governor of the Philippines from 1901 to 1902 was Adna Romanza Chaffee, Sr. — the father of Adna Romanza Chaffee, Jr., after whom Fort Chaffee was named.

Popular and unique baby names in each U.S. state, 2019

USA topographic map

Which baby names were the most popular in each U.S. state in 2019?

And which names only popped up in the data for a single state in 2019?

All the answers are below!

Alabama

  • Alabama’s top girl name: Ava
  • Alabama’s top boy name: William
  • Alabama’s 4 unique girl names: Brelynn, Jamaria, Kenslie, Vella
  • Alabama’s 6 unique boy names: Wheeler, Kyser, Walton, Whitaker, Zaylon, Zylon

Alaska

  • Alaska’s top girl name: Emma & Evelyn (tie)
  • Alaska’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • Alaska’s 1 unique boy name: Hatcher

Arizona

  • Arizona’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Arizona’s top boy name: Liam
  • Arizona’s 5 unique girl names: Aolanis, Ariza, Zona, Kamri, Polly
  • Arizona’s 1 unique boy name: Aric

Arkansas

  • Arkansas’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Arkansas’s top boy name: William
  • Arkansas’s 1 unique girl name: Savvy
  • No unique boy names.

California

  • California’s top girl name: Olivia
  • California’s top boy name: Noah
  • California’s top 10 unique girl names: Aashvi, Mannat, Emiko, Roxy, Sehaj, Metztli, Yadira, Aiko, Cathy, Daliah (total of 558)
  • California’s top 10 unique boy names: Ekan, Armen, Fateh, Remmy, Hiro, Agam, Angad, Manraj, Rick, Skye (total of 421)

Colorado

  • Colorado’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Colorado’s top boy name: Liam
  • Colorado’s 2 unique girl names: Ellamae, Analaya
  • No unique boy names.

Connecticut

  • Connecticut’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Connecticut’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • Connecticut’s 1 unique boy name: Lukasz

Delaware

  • Delaware’s top girl name: Emma
  • Delaware’s top boy name: Noah
  • No unique baby names.

District of Columbia

  • D.C.’s top girl name: Olivia
  • D.C.’s top boy name: William
  • No unique baby names.

Florida

  • Florida’s top girl name: Emma
  • Florida’s top boy name: Liam
  • Florida’s top 10 unique girl names: Serayah, Ainoha, Anaelle, Anthonella, Derin, Franchesca, Jaelle, Vasilisa, Arielys, Gaelle (total of 100)
  • Florida’s top 10 unique boy names: Omarion, Platon, Chayse, Adams, Ameir, Jakhi, Luccas, Mako, Chauncey, Enrico (total of 98)

Georgia

  • Georgia’s top girl name: Ava
  • Georgia’s top boy name: Liam & William (tie)
  • Georgia’s top 10 unique girl names: Dallis, Honest, Mayleigh, Armonie, Carrigan, Collier, Jahlani, Kaidyn, Khylee, Kylei (total of 36)
  • Georgia’s top 10 unique boy names: Akari, Lawton, Yohannes, Cali, Chozen, Ikenna, Kamir, Mills, Sanchez, Tyshaun (total of 29)

Hawaii

  • Hawaii’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Hawaii’s top boy name: Noah
  • Hawaii’s 6 unique girl names: Lilinoe, Hiilei, Hilinai, Tehani, Haukea, Kealohilani
  • Hawaii’s top 10 unique boy names: Kaimana, Kainalu, Laakea, Keahi, Ryzen, Aukai, Haaheo, Ikaika, Kaniela, Kawelo (total of 12)

Idaho

  • Idaho’s top girl name: Emma & Olivia (tie)
  • Idaho’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique baby names.

Illinois

  • Illinois’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Illinois’s top boy name: Noah
  • Illinois’s top 10 unique girl names: Kayloni, Dariah, Katalyna, Melah, Shaelyn, Shanti, Ajla, Daniya, Jalynn, Kaoir (total of 19)
  • Illinois’s top 10 unique boy names: Demond, Lamari, Lavell, Dawid, Kellin, Lamarion, Patryk, Abdulmalik, Bassam, Damen (total of 22)

Indiana

  • Indiana’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Indiana’s top boy name: Liam
  • Indiana’s 4 unique girl names: Dena, Haizlee, Brynna, Copeland
  • Indiana’s 2 unique boy names: Menno, Finnlee

Iowa

  • Iowa’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Iowa’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Iowa’s 1 unique girl name: Misty
  • Iowa’s 1 unique boy name: Kinnick

Kansas

  • Kansas’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Kansas’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique baby names.

Kentucky

  • Kentucky’s top girl name: Amelia
  • Kentucky’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • Kentucky’s 2 unique boy names: Koleson, Thayer

Louisiana

  • Louisiana’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Louisiana’s top boy name: Noah
  • No unique baby names.

Maine

  • Maine’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Maine’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique baby names.

Maryland

  • Maryland’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Maryland’s top boy name: Liam
  • Maryland’s 1 unique girl name: Ayomide
  • Maryland’s 4 unique boy names: Tavon, Ademide, Ifeoluwa, Jabril

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Massachusetts’s top boy name: Benjamin
  • Massachusetts’s 5 unique girl names: Aylla, Heloisa, Isabelly, Mariaeduarda, Tula
  • Massachusetts’s 3 unique boy names: Guilherme, Jayziel, Nyzaiah

Michigan

  • Michigan’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Michigan’s top boy name: Noah
  • Michigan’s top 10 unique girl names: Zahraa, Breslyn, Germani, Layal, Breslin, Makyla, Talayah, Alaska, Hadeel, Katara (total of 13)
  • Michigan’s top 10 unique boy names: Arkan, Bryton, Karon, Martell, Milano, Mohamadali, Rayvon, Damere, Emad, Fadi (total of 15)

Minnesota

  • Minnesota’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Minnesota’s top boy name: Henry
  • Minnesota’s top 10 unique girl names: Maida, Ahlam, Munira, Anzal, Adna, Bushra, Sabrin, Siham, Maryan, Mumtaz (total of 37)
  • Minnesota’s top 10 unique boy names: Muhsin, Bauer, Musab, Abdulahi, Sabir, Eh, Harun, Mikko, Mohamedamin, Yahye (total of 20)

Mississippi

  • Mississippi’s top girl name: Ava
  • Mississippi’s top boy name: William
  • Mississippi’s 5 unique girl names: Swayze, Ainslee, Eriel, Lynley, Rivers
  • Mississippi’s 2 unique boy names: Hilton, Landan

Missouri

  • Missouri’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Missouri’s top boy name: Liam
  • Missouri’s 3 unique girl names: Makynlee, Dru, Gwendolynn
  • Missouri’s 2 unique boy names: Cale, Darrion

Montana

  • Montana’s top girl name: Emma
  • Montana’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique baby names.

Nebraska

  • Nebraska’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Nebraska’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Nebraska’s 2 unique girl names: Brecklynn, Lennyn
  • No unique boy names.

Nevada

  • Nevada’s top girl name: Sophia
  • Nevada’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique baby names.

New Hampshire

  • New Hampshire’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • New Hampshire’s top boy name: Benjamin
  • No unique baby names.

New Jersey

  • New Jersey’s top girl name: Emma
  • New Jersey’s top boy name: Liam
  • New Jersey’s top 10 unique girl names: Leeba, Tzivia, Zahava, Bluma, Ruchama, Brocha, Chaitra, Fay, Aanika, Akshaya (total of 14)
  • New Jersey’s top 10 unique boy names: Nosson, Boruch, Philopater, Nechemia, Param, Refoel, Naftoli, Betzalel, Donato, Ziyon (total of 22)

New Mexico

  • New Mexico’s top girl name: Ava
  • New Mexico’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique baby names.

New York

  • New York’s top girl name: Olivia
  • New York’s top boy name: Liam
  • New York’s top 10 unique girl names: Shaindy, Hindy, Sury, Goldy, Etty, Henny, Idy, Gittel, Shaindel, Fradel (total of 208)
  • New York’s top 10 unique boy names: Lazer, Naftali, Shmiel, Shloma, Benzion, Hershel, Berl, Abubakr, Shaul, Md (total of 175)

North Carolina

  • North Carolina’s top girl name: Ava
  • North Carolina’s top boy name: Liam
  • North Carolina’s top 10 unique girl names: Tyla, Brenley, Dasia, Essie, Nalayah, Passion, Zyana, Chesnee, Kamyra, Kenly (total of 13)
  • North Carolina’s top 10 unique boy names: Quamir, Bowman, Brennon, Cyncere, Azion, Braylan, Jahking, Juel, Kamauri, Layke (total of 13)

North Dakota

  • North Dakota’s top girl name: Amelia
  • North Dakota’s top boy name: Liam
  • North Dakota’s 1 unique girl name: Girl (…probably just a place-holder)
  • No unique boy names.

Ohio

  • Ohio’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Ohio’s top boy name: Liam
  • Ohio’s top 10 unique girl names: Crosley, Coralynn, Aissata, Arbor, Dezire, Jamiah, Larkyn, Neva, Shaelynn, Amarra (total of 24)
  • Ohio’s top 10 unique boy names: Kolsen, Jansen, Kaydon, Dyson, Jayshawn, Krishal, Rayshawn, Urban, Amiir, Bennie (total of 26)

Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Oklahoma’s top boy name: Liam
  • Oklahoma’s 3 unique girl names: Niang, Jentri, Tennessee
  • Oklahoma’s 4 unique boy names: Thang, Pau, Rhyatt, Saxton

Oregon

  • Oregon’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Oregon’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • Oregon’s 2 unique boy names: Ripley, Rogue

Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Pennsylvania’s top boy name: Liam
  • Pennsylvania’s top 10 unique girl names: Barbie, Suhaylah, Allure, Erma, Saloma, Auriella, Lavina, Surah, Aasiyah, Mecca (total of 31)
  • Pennsylvania’s top 10 unique boy names: Masai, Aasir, Mervin, Benuel, Ayyub, Jamin, Kasir, Munir, Naseem, Aleem (total of 31)

Rhode Island

  • Rhode Island’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Rhode Island’s top boy name: Noah
  • No unique baby names.

South Carolina

  • South Carolina’s top girl name: Olivia
  • South Carolina’s top boy name: William
  • South Carolina’s 4 unique girl names: Elloree, Zyasia, Kerrington, Matilyn
    • Elloree is a South Carolina town.
  • South Carolina’s 3 unique boy names: Kinston, Drayton, Rakeem

South Dakota

  • South Dakota’s top girl name: Emma
  • South Dakota’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique baby names.

Tennessee

  • Tennessee’s top girl name: Ava
  • Tennessee’s top boy name: William
  • Tennessee’s 8 unique girl names: Annslee, Anzlee, Avie, Dearia, Embry, Karsen, Lora, Tylee
  • Tennessee’s 10 unique boy names: Ryman, Tracy, Blakely, Briley, Crews, Dmari, Holston, Jorah, Ladarrius, Marquel

Texas

  • Texas’s top girl name: Emma
  • Texas’s top boy name: Liam
  • Texas’s top 10 unique girl names: Landree, Dariela, Laramie, Irma, Kendalyn, Amarachi, Debanhi, Devany, Jayci, Kenzlie (total of 424)
  • Texas’s top 10 unique boy names: Witten, Rhyder, Eliud, Cutter, Eliab, Zuriel, Homero, Burhanuddin, Prescott, Weldon (total of 304)
    • Jason Witten is a football player who was with the Dallas Cowboys for most of his career.

Utah

  • Utah’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Utah’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Utah’s top 10 unique girl names: Weslie, Mele, Quincey, Taylie, Alta, Cozette, Lyndee, Mccall, Navie, Nayvie (total of 17)
  • Utah’s top 10 unique boy names: Cache, Dallin, Korver, Kaladin, Covey, Kimball, Beckam, Jens, Haze, Oaks (total of 19)

Vermont

  • Vermont’s top girl name: Harper
  • Vermont’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique baby names.

Virginia

  • Virginia’s top girl name: Ava
  • Virginia’s top boy name: Liam
  • Virginia’s 1 unique girl name: Ashby
  • Virginia’s top 10 unique boy names: Nahmir, Ashby, Berkley, Jenesis, Leul, Nymir, Amanuel, Antwon, Cornell, Dany (total of 12)

Washington

  • Washington’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Washington’s top boy name: Liam
  • Washington’s 6 unique girl names: Anuhea, Imogene, Keona, Posie, Ravenna, Runa
  • Washington’s 7 unique boy names: Rainier, Abhay, Kelson, Nam, Tidus, Tyr, Whittaker

West Virginia

  • West Virginia’s top girl name: Emma
  • West Virginia’s top boy name: Liam
  • West Virginia’s 1 unique girl name: Laykin
  • No unique boy names.

Wisconsin

  • Wisconsin’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Wisconsin’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Wisconsin’s 2 unique girl names: Lumen, Brexley
  • Wisconsin’s 5 unique boy names: Keston, Dekker, Eivin, Merlin, Sully

Wyoming

  • Wyoming’s top girl name: Charlotte & Olivia (tie)
  • Wyoming’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique baby names.

Did you spot the name Tennessee on the Oklahoma list, and the name Alaska on the Michigan list? ;)

If you happen to know why any of the single-state names are seeing higher usage in those particular states, please let us know in the comments!

Source: Popular Names by State – SSA

Image: Adapted from Topographical Map of the USA (public domain)