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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)

What gave the baby name Luci a boost in the mid-1960s?

Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Luci Baines Johnson

The name Lucy had been on the decline for about a decade when, in 1964, the uncommon spelling Luci nearly quadrupled in usage:

  • 1966: 78 baby girls named Luci
  • 1965: 81 baby girls named Luci
  • 1964: 42 baby girls named Luci
  • 1963: 11 baby girls named Luci
  • 1962: 8 baby girls named Luci

(Lucy itself also saw an uptick in usage that year.)

What was influencing the name Luci in the mid-1960s?

Luci Baines Johnson, the younger daughter of president Lyndon Baines Johnson and his wife Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson.

Luci was regularly in the headlines while she was campaigning for her father in 1964. She was, for instance, the queen of an Apple Blossom Festival in Virginia in April, the narrator of a Peter and the Wolf concert in Michigan in July, and the guest of honor at a barbecue in Beverly Hills (attended by the likes of Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen) in August.

She was featured on the cover of Life in mid-May. In the accompanying article, the magazine noted that Luci was “the first teen-aged daughter in the White House since William Howard Taft’s 17-year-old, Helen, lived there a half-century ago.”

Lucy Baines Johnson, who was born in July of 1947, began going by “Luci” soon after moving into the White House (in late 1963). Decades later, she explained:

It was a small way to establish my independence. I didn’t have a name like Elizabeth that I could shorten, so I just changed the spelling.

What are your thoughts on the name Luci? (Which spelling do you prefer?)

P.S. Bader Howar, the flower girl at Luci’s 1966 wedding, also ended up influencing U.S. baby names…

Sources:

Image: Clipping from the cover of Life magazine (15 May 1964)

Popular and unique baby names in each U.S. state, 2022

USA topographic map

Which baby names were the most popular in each U.S. state in 2022?

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 (AL)

  • Alabama’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Alabama’s top boy name: William
  • Alabama’s 5 unique girl names: Justyce, Adleigh, Crimson, Kamori, Khylee
    • The University of Alabama’s football team is called the Crimson Tide.
  • Alabama’s 5 unique boy names: Bankston, Chapman, Chipper, Treyvon, Wheeler

Alaska (AK)

  • Alaska’s top girl name: Aurora/Charlotte (tie)
  • Alaska’s top boy name: Oliver
  • No unique girl names.
  • Alaska’s 1 unique boy name: Paxson

Arizona (AZ)

  • Arizona’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Arizona’s top boy name: Liam
  • Arizona’s 5 unique girl names: Zo, Payson, Ariza, Naelani, Neema
  • Arizona’s 1 unique boy name: Payson
    • Payson (used for both genders above) could be a reference to the Arizona town of Payson.

Arkansas (AR)

  • Arkansas’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Arkansas’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Arkansas’s 1 unique girl name: Camari
  • No unique boy names.

California

  • California’s top girl name: Olivia
  • California’s top boy name: Liam
  • California’s top 10 unique girl names: Mehar, Quetzalli, Emiko, Nare, Yamila, Mei, Mannat, Rayleen, Ajooni, Caia (total of 535)
  • California’s top 10 unique boy names: Arjan, Narek, Lino, Maceo, Zenith, Tigran, Pranav, Sahib, Ashot, Sayed (total of 391)

Colorado

  • Colorado’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Colorado’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Colorado’s 1 unique girl name: Ezmae
  • Colorado’s 1 unique boy name: Cale
    • Professional hockey player Cale Makar plays for the Colorado Avalanche (and won the Stanley Cup with them in mid-2022).

Connecticut

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

Delaware

  • Delaware’s top girl name: Sophia
  • Delaware’s top boy name: Liam
  • 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: Abigaelle, Ainoa, Keisha, Anaelle, Alysha, Jamia, Jehlani, Mariangel, Taraji, Aaleyah (total of 123)
  • Florida’s top 10 unique boy names: Piero, Kenley, Kensley, Kion, Romel, Royale, Promise, Adams, Imani, Jahkai (total of 110)

Georgia

  • Georgia’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Georgia’s top boy name: Noah
  • Georgia’s top 10 unique girl names: Yari, Choyce, Janova, Aloni, Kelli, Sarabi, Serayah, Zakiyah, Cai, Candelaria (total of 33)
  • Georgia’s top 10 unique boy names: Deuce, Walton, Jamario, Lawton, Jeb, Kanon, Masyn, Peace, Pearce, Robel (total of 29)

Hawaii

  • Hawaii’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Hawaii’s top boy name: Noah
  • Hawaii’s 5 unique girl names: Lilinoe, Mahealani, Kelia, Mehana, Mele
  • Hawaii’s top 10 unique boy names: Ikaika, Ryzen, Kainalu, Kaeo, Kaikoa, Kawika, Makani, Hayzen, Kalai, Kiai (total of 11)

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: Kinzie, Zuzanna, Maleyah, Miliani, Novella, Ozzie, Colleen, Iga, Kamira, Kamoura (total of 15)
  • Illinois’s top 10 unique boy names: Vuk, Aleksandar, Andrej, Michal, Nikodem, Teodor, Lazar, Namir, Nyaire, Abdurrahman (total of 22)

Indiana

  • Indiana’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Indiana’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Indiana’s 10 unique girl names: Israel, Brenlee, Talaya, Arionna, Dalayah, Islay, Jacklynn, Laiana, Saylah, Wrigley
  • Indiana’s 6 unique boy names: Maciah, Brayton, Jentry, Jordon, Menno, Olyver

Iowa

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

Kansas

  • Kansas’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Kansas’s top boy name: Liam
  • Kansas’s 1 unique girl name: Breckyn
  • Kansas’s 1 unique boy name: Calan

Kentucky

  • Kentucky’s top girl name: Harper
  • Kentucky’s top boy name: Liam
  • Kentucky’s 2 unique girl names: Rosetta, Tinslee
  • Kentucky’s 2 unique boy names: Jansen, Taytum

Louisiana

  • Louisiana’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Louisiana’s top boy name: Liam
  • Louisiana’s 9 unique girl names: Kamyri, Jaylei, Juri, Kemani, Ellarie, Jaisley, Kaleigha, Kenslei, Weslyn
  • Louisiana’s top 10 unique boy names: Khyzer, Kennon, Aysen, Denym, Brylon, Caisen, Dedrick, Mahzi, Tory, Treylin (total of 11)

Maine (ME)

  • Maine’s top girl name: Evelyn
  • Maine’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Maine’s 1 unique girl name: Acadia
    • Acadia National Park is located in Maine.
  • No unique boy names.

Maryland (MD)

  • Maryland’s top girl name: Ava
  • Maryland’s top boy name: Liam
  • Maryland’s 6 unique girl names: Nature, Arsema, Loyal, Ayomide, Eniola, Hasset
  • Maryland’s 4 unique boy names: Record, Tavon, Ezana, Kymere

Massachusetts (MA)

  • Massachusetts’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Massachusetts’s top boy name: Noah
  • Massachusetts’s 8 unique girl names: Emilly, Marialuiza, Mariaclara, Aylla, Emanuelly, Hellena, Eloa, Isabelly
  • Massachusetts’s 2 unique boy names: Eoghan, Murilo

Michigan (MI)

  • Michigan’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Michigan’s top boy name: Noah
  • Michigan’s top 10 unique girl names: Reema, Zahraa, Germany, Rital, Areej, Harlym, Kamylah, Layal, Zyaire, Elloise (total of 17)
  • Michigan’s top 10 unique boy names: Floyd, Renley, Mohsen, Stuart, Wissam, Amaree, Delon, Husayn, Ishaaq, Joud (total of 12)

Minnesota (MN)

  • Minnesota’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Minnesota’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Minnesota’s top 10 unique girl names: Maryama, Siham, Ahlam, Manal, Mumtaz, Rayan, Ikhlas, Nawal, Afnan, Maiza (total of 34)
  • Minnesota’s top 10 unique boy names: Yahye, Muhsin, Mohamedamin, Munasar, Nels, Sudais, Amaar, Brekken, Hanad, Majid (total of 29)

Mississippi (MS)

  • Mississippi’s top girl name: Ava
  • Mississippi’s top boy name: James
  • Mississippi’s 5 unique girl names: Rivers, Kaisleigh, Rhyleigh, Kulture, Mills
  • Mississippi’s 1 unique boy name: Khyler

Missouri (MO)

  • Missouri’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Missouri’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Missouri’s 5 unique girl names: Quinley, Rilee, Taylynn, Sekani, Teddy
  • Missouri’s 6 unique boy names: Petie, Tennessee, Devontae, Kolsyn, Maclin, Weslee

Montana (MT)

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

Nebraska

  • Nebraska’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Nebraska’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Nebraska’s 1 unique girl name: Eh
  • Nebraska’s 1 unique boy name: Creighton
    • Creighton University is located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Nevada

  • Nevada’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Nevada’s top boy name: Liam
  • Nevada’s 1 unique girl name: Hemen
  • No unique boy names.

New Hampshire

  • New Hampshire’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • New Hampshire’s top boy name: Theodore
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy 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: Tzivia, Shulamis, Ita, Debra, Fay, Sheva, Dena, Esti, Giorgia, Mattea (total of 11)
  • New Jersey’s top 10 unique boy names: Gershon, Boruch, Michoel, Yechezkel, Pinchos, Avigdor, Ahsan, Betzalel, Ibn, Nesanel (total of 15)

New Mexico

  • New Mexico’s top girl name: Sophia
  • New Mexico’s top boy name: Liam
  • No unique girl names.
  • New Mexico’s 1 unique boy name: Cruzito

New York

  • New York’s top girl name: Olivia
  • New York’s top boy name: Liam
  • New York’s top 10 unique girl names: Faigy, Gitty, Yitty, Raizy, Goldy, Shaindy, Blima, Henny, Pessy, Hinda (total of 197)
  • New York’s top 10 unique boy names: Shaya, Mendy, Usher, Yitzchak, Avrum, Yossi, Hershel, Elimelech, Shloma, Yida (total of 179)

North Carolina

  • North Carolina’s top girl name: Olivia
  • North Carolina’s top boy name: Liam
  • North Carolina’s top 10 unique girl names: Huntleigh, Makinley, Meylin, Talayah, Adair, Alaura, Avacyn, Bryelle, Emersen, Goddess (total of 18)
  • North Carolina’s top 10 unique boy names: Darrius, Shelton, Sheppard, Ward, Waylan, Zeb, Chasen, Clarke, Kaysin, Kori (total of 22)

North Dakota

  • North Dakota’s top girl name: Olivia
  • North Dakota’s top boy name: Oliver
  • North Dakota’s 1 unique girl name: Girl (a placeholder)
  • No unique boy names.

Ohio

  • Ohio’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Ohio’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Ohio’s top 10 unique girl names: Kierra, Lamiyah, Paizlee, Dempsey, Myonna, Annamae, Iyonna, Jaila, Jamyah, Khori (total of 29)
  • Ohio’s top 10 unique boy names: Bennet, Cylas, Merlin, Abdallah, Wayde, Atlee, Bashir, Blessing, Bryden, Cylus (total of 19)

Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Oklahoma’s top boy name: Liam
  • Oklahoma’s 4 unique girl names: Lakota, Huxley, Lun, Raelee
  • Oklahoma’s 2 unique boy names: Thang, Ripken

Oregon

  • Oregon’s top girl name: Olivia
  • 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: Liam
  • Pennsylvania’s top 10 unique girl names: Barbie, Verna, Lavina, Alahna, Allure, Gionna, Laela, Lovina, Giavonna, Jennica (total of 25)
  • Pennsylvania’s top 10 unique boy names: Benuel, Enos, Arlan, Penn, Munir, Welles, Kendry, Koleson, Tyreek, Ahsaan (total of 25)

Rhode Island

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

South Carolina

  • South Carolina’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • South Carolina’s top boy name: Noah
  • No unique girl names.
  • South Carolina’s 4 unique boy names: Rashaun, Tillman, Keylan, Tyquan

South Dakota

  • South Dakota’s top girl name: Evelyn
  • South Dakota’s top boy name: Oliver
  • 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: Liam
  • Tennessee’s top 10 unique girl names: Neely, Annsley, Elleanor, Kimberlynn, Whitlee, Alasia, Brenley, Brylie, Copper, Enslee (total of 15)
  • Tennessee’s top 10 unique boys names: Neyland, Holston, Opie, Hatcher, Kevon, Randal, Ryman, Aleczander, Dekari, Kaven (total of 14)
    • The University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium was named after former athletic director/coach Robert Neyland.
    • Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium 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: Landrie, Devany, Darianna, Atalie, Conley, Eliane, Leddy, Aitanna, Darely, Heiress (total of 501)
  • Texas’s top 10 unique boy names: Riggin, Witten, Job, Weldon, Cutter, Judge, Stratton, Blayze, Cross, Ferran (total of 310)

Utah

  • Utah’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Utah’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Utah’s 9 unique girl names: Alta, Liesl, Swayzee, Indica, Manaia, Nayvie, Quincey, Rorie, Savvy
  • Utah’s 10 unique boy names: Stockton, Ammon, Dallin, Cache, Kimball, Tyce, Hudsen, Niels, Quin, Talmage
    • Former professional basketball player John Stockton spent his entire NBA career with the Utah Jazz.
    • Dallin H. Oaks is one of the leaders of the LDS Church.
    • James E. Talmage was one of the leaders of the LDS Church in the early 1900s.

Vermont

  • Vermont’s top girl name: Amelia
  • 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 2 unique girl names: Cameran, Menna
  • Virginia’s 5 unique boy names: Amnen, Arkan, Athens, Kani, Khylen

(Here are the top baby names in Virginia, and within each of Virginia’s largest ethnic groups, according to the state itself.)

Washington

  • Washington’s top girl name: Olivia
  • Washington’s top boy name: Oliver
  • Washington’s 10 unique girl names: Mishika, Simona, Angelika, Hermela, Masina, Meklit, Shelly, Skadi, Soliana, Zakia
  • Washington’s top 10 unique boy names: Ruvim, Leul, Nazar, Orrin, Eldon, Ilya, Odysseus, Roscoe, Ryett, Tavish (total of 11)

West Virginia

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

Wisconsin

  • Wisconsin’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Wisconsin’s top boy name: Henry
  • Wisconsin’s 3 unique girl names: Lorene, Luann, Maevis
  • Wisconsin’s 3 unique boy names: Lavern, Wilbur, Willem

Wyoming

  • Wyoming’s top girl name: Charlotte
  • Wyoming’s top boy name: Noah
  • No unique girl names.
  • No unique boy names.

(Here are the top baby names in Wyoming according to the state itself.)

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

In fact, some of the names that appeared in the data for two states can be attributed to usage within these groups as well. Examples include…

  • Hyrum, Utah & Idaho
  • Mckay, Utah & Idaho
  • Mordechai, New York & New Jersey
  • Malka, New York & New Jersey
  • Rhoda, Ohio & Pennsylvania

Do you have any thoughts about the single-state names above? Or about any of the other names in the 2022 state-by-state data? If so, please leave a comment!

(One thought I had: The most interesting top-5 this time around has to be West Virginia’s boys’ list: Asher, Grayson, Waylon, Oliver, and Liam. And sixth place is a tie between Maverick and Noah.)

Source: Popular Names by State – 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)