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

USA topographic map

Which boy 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. John, 343
2. William, 331
3. James, 292
4. Liam, 255
5. Noah, 246		Whitman, Kisen, Whitt, Dansby, Ladarius, Masyn, Sanders, Slayton

Alaska

Most popular in AlaskaUnique to AK’s data
1. Noah, 46
2. Theodore, 45
3. Henry, 44
4. Oliver, 41
5. James, 39		(none)

Arizona

Most popular in ArizonaUnique to AZ’s data
1. Liam, 437
2. Noah, 434
3. Mateo, 419
4. Santiago, 361
5. Oliver, 295		Payson, Lonzo, Ryler

Payson is the name of a town in Arizona. (It was also unique to AZ’s data as a girl name.)

Arkansas

Most popular in ArkansasUnique to AR’s data
1. Liam, 167
2. Hudson, 147
3. Oliver, 143
4. Elijah, 138
5. Noah, 134		Daylin

California

Most popular in CaliforniaUnique to CA’s data
1. Liam, 2,624
2. Noah, 2,607
3. Mateo, 2,239
4. Santiago, 1,991
5. Sebastian, 1,954		Armen, Waris, Nihal, Davit, Hukam, Jujhar, Agam, Dara, Arsen, Akaal, Remmy, Gurnawab, Jorawar, Nyjah, Sasha, Anhad, Arno, Izaac, Nawab, Ritchie… (top 20 of 370 total)

Other unique-to-California boy names were Azul, Azure, Harutyun, Napoleon, Sonder, and Wave.

Colorado

Most popular in ColoradoUnique to CO’s data
1. Liam, 397
2. Theodore, 373
3. Noah, 348
4. Oliver, 310
5. James, 256		Cale, Copper, Cruzito

Hockey player Cale Makar is a two-time Norris-winning defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche.

Connecticut

Most popular in ConnecticutUnique to CT’s data
1. Noah, 268
2. Liam, 241
3. Theodore, 182
4. James, 156
5. Luca, 153		(none)

Delaware

Most popular in DelawareUnique to DE’s data
1. Noah, 63
2. Liam, 59
3. Oliver, 39
4. James, 37
5. Lucas, 36		(none)

District of Columbia

Most popular in D.C.Unique to D.C.’s data
1. Noah, 58
2. Theodore, 53
3. Henry, 49 (tie)
4. Liam, 49 (tie)
5. William, 43		Yohannes

Florida

Most popular in FloridaUnique to FL’s data
1. Liam, 1,865
2. Noah, 1,749
3. Lucas, 935
4. Elijah, 868
5. Oliver, 831		Dom, Mako, Aras, Fabrizio, Janiel, Jazai, Zayde, Jeriel, Keiden, Kervens, Oshea, Carlens, Mattia, Nakai, Piero, Adams, Alesso, Bensley, Ege, Facundo… (top 20 of 109 total)

Georgia

Most popular in GeorgiaUnique to GA’s data
1. Liam, 661
2. Noah, 653
3. William, 475
4. Elijah, 473
5. James, 451		Wilkes, Braelyn, Ihsan, Jaquez, Kyzeir, Takari, Chapman, Deontae, Erin, Kamir, Kasye, Kessiah, Khalan, Myair, Xhosen, Carlton, Chasen, Cyncere, Hagan, Jaceyon… (top 20 of 33 total)

Hawaii

Most popular in HawaiiUnique to HI’s data
1. Elijah, 49
2. Noah, 46
3. Liam, 42 (tie)
4. Luca, 42 (tie)
5. Luke, 41		Nainoa, Kaimana, Laakea, Makana, Kaikoa, Kanai, Kiai, Laiku, Haloa, Kanaloa, Nalu

Luke was a top-five name in Hawaii only.

Idaho

Most popular in IdahoUnique to ID’s data
1. Oliver, 128
2. Theodore, 124
3. Henry, 119
4. Liam, 106
5. Hudson, 103		Riggin

Illinois

Most popular in IllinoisUnique to IL’s data
1. Liam, 690
2. Noah, 683
3. Oliver, 541
4. Theodore, 537
5. Henry, 462		Filip, Danylo, Konrad, Nikodem, Petar, Damiri, Krystian, Lazar, Lukasz, Lyrik, Maher, Matvii, Abdulahad, Adi, Aleksandar, Brenden, Connell, Damen, Dionte, Gaetano… (top 20 of 24 total)

Indiana

Most popular in IndianaUnique to IN’s data
1. Oliver, 428
2. Liam, 393
3. Theodore, 366
4. Henry, 359
5. Noah, 345		Wallen, Flint, Gannon, Gryffin, Henley, Jairus

Iowa

Most popular in IowaUnique to IA’s data
1. Oliver, 198
2. Liam, 185
3. Henry, 176 (tie)
4. Theodore, 176 (tie)
5. Cooper, 133		Arlow

Kansas

Most popular in KansasUnique to KS’s data
1. Theodore, 183
2. Oliver, 179
3. Noah, 167
4. Liam, 164
5. Henry, 150		(none)

Kentucky

Most popular in KentuckyUnique to KY’s data
1. Oliver, 278
2. Liam, 253
3. Hudson, 229
4. Waylon, 223
5. Noah, 203		Kainen

Louisiana

Most popular is LouisianaUnique to LA’s data
1. Noah, 237
2. Liam, 223
3. James, 187
4. Elijah, 186
5. John, 181		Kylon, Kolston, Jayceion, Kayven, Kendell, Krewe, Shep

A krewe is a social organization that stages parades for New Orleans Carnival season (the final day of which is Mardi Gras).

Maine

Most popular in MaineUnique to ME’s data
1. Theodore, 83
2. Oliver, 77
3. Henry, 66
4. Noah, 54
5. Levi, 53		(none)

Levi was a top-five name in Maine only.

Maryland

Most popular in MarylandUnique to MD’s data
1. Liam, 463
2. Noah, 377
3. Lucas, 221
4. Theodore, 214
5. Oliver, 210		Barkon, Kidus, Naod

Massachusetts

Most popular in MassachusettsUnique to MA’s data
1. Noah, 468
2. Liam, 446
3. Henry, 372
4. Theodore, 358
5. James, 323		Benjamim, Henrique, Wilber, Caeden, Jayvian, Joaopedro

The Portuguese names Benjamim, Henrique, João, and Pedro — cognates of Benjamin, Henry, John, and Peter — are used among Brazilians. (Brazilians have been the largest immigrant group in Massachusetts since 2010.)

Michigan

Most popular in MichiganUnique to MI’s data
1. Theodore, 490
2. Noah, 478
3. Oliver, 469
4. Henry, 433
5. James, 342		Haidar, Lavon, Othman, Deaire, Larkin, Kollin, Mehdi, Raad, Dejuan, Kassem, Kordell, Majd, Qusay, Romell, Thane

Minnesota

Most popular in MinnesotaUnique to MN’s data
1. Theodore, 339
2. Henry, 313
3. Oliver, 298
4. Liam, 277
5. Noah, 236		Abdullahi, Muhsin, Hanad, Munasar, Mubarak, Amiir, Imraan, Mazim, Mudasir, Muzamil, Ole, Sajid, Ahil, Burke, Fitzgerald, Hewitt, Lochlann, Mahamed, Mohamedamin, Mubashir… (top 20 of 21 total)

Mississippi

Most popular in MississippiUnique to MS’s data
1. James, 160
2. William, 155
3. John, 151
4. Noah, 120
5. Elijah, 109		Rahzi

Missouri

Most popular in MissouriUnique to MO’s data
1. Oliver, 405
2. Theodore, 393
3. Henry, 327
4. Noah, 322
5. Hudson and Liam, 284 each (tie)		Chet, Canton, Creighton, Finnigan

Montana

Most popular in MontanaUnique to MT’s data
1. Oliver, 62
2. Henry, 58
3. William, 52
4. Hudson, 45 (tie)
5. Theodore, 45 (tie)		(none)

Nebraska

Most popular in NebraskaUnique to NE’s data
1. Liam, 149
2. Theodore, 128
3. Henry, 113
4. Noah, 109
5. Oliver, 101		Eh

The Karen word eh means “to love.” (The Karen people are an ethnic minority group from Myanmar. Thousands of Karen refugees currently live in Omaha.)

Nevada

Most popular in NevadaUnique to NV’s data
1. Liam, 205
2. Mateo, 184
3. Noah, 176
4. Santiago, 138
5. Oliver, 114		Ikaika

The Hawaiian word ikaika means “strength.” (Of the 48 contiguous states, Nevada has the third-largest Native Hawaiian population.)

New Hampshire

Most popular in New HampshireUnique to NH’s data
1. Theodore, 101
2. Henry, 77
3. Oliver, 66
4. Jack, 65 (tie)
5. James, 65 (tie)		(none)

New Jersey

Most popular in New JerseyUnique to NJ’s data
1. Liam, 749
2. Noah, 742
3. Lucas, 399
4. Luca, 378
5. Joseph, 374		Avrohom, Binyomin, Boruch, Nosson, Yechezkel, Elchonon, Mivaan, Pinchos, Elazar, Dovi, Nochum, Ehsan, Aayush, Damiano, Erling, Essex, Itai, Raffaele

Joseph was a top-five name in New Jersey only.

New Mexico

Most popular in New MexicoUnique to NM’s data
1. Noah, 115
2. Liam, 109
3. Mateo, 99
4. Elijah, 76
5. Santiago, 70		(none)

New York

Most popular in New YorkUnique to NY’s data
1. Noah, 1,381
2. Liam, 1,368
3. Theodore, 738
4. Lucas, 705
5. Oliver, 703		Mendel, Shulem, Yechiel, Yossi, Mendy, Lazer, Pinchas, Hersh, Hershel, Duvid, Elimelech, Nachman, Shraga, Leib, Elya, Eluzer, Berish, Berl, Kalman, Muaz… (top 20 of 177 total)

Other unique-to-New York boy names were Calogero, Ngawang, and Rupert.

North Carolina

Most popular in North CarolinaUnique to NC’s data
1. Noah, 684
2. Liam, 680
3. Oliver, 507
4. William, 500
5. James, 471		Wright, Avett, Khymir, Unique, Zyion, Braelon, Braxten, Carlisle, Dacari, Fields, Jahani, Jhoan, Kaelem, Kanaan, Khylo, Lennix, Nakari, Stafford, Stanton, Zakhari

North Dakota

Most popular in North DakotaUnique to ND’s data
1. Liam, 56
2. Henry, 49 (tie)
3. Theodore, 49 (tie)
4. Noah, 48
5. Oliver, 47		Boy

“Boy” is a placeholder.

Ohio

Most popular in OhioUnique to OH’s data
1. Oliver, 653
2. Theodore, 611
3. Noah, 551
4. Henry, 543
5. Liam, 530		Dakai, Jayveon, Rhyett, Zymeir, Barret, Cylas, Dannie, Jaymir, Jettsen, Jim, Keandre, Leviathan, Loic, Lynnox, Nylan, Rayshawn

Oklahoma

Most popular in OklahomaUnique to OK’s data
1. Liam, 232
2. Noah, 189
3. Oliver, 188
4. Theodore, 177
5. Elijah, 175		Takoda, Koehn, Swayze

Oregon

Most popular in OregonUnique to OR’s data
1. Oliver, 199
2. Theodore, 188
3. Liam, 185
4. Henry, 182
5. Noah, 151		Unknown

“Unknown” is another placeholder.

Pennsylvania

Most popular in PennsylvaniaUnique to PA’s data
1. Noah, 744
2. Liam, 566
3. Theodore, 549
4. Oliver, 545
5. Henry, 464		Elam, Benuel, Enos, Ahzir, Larson, Aasim, Azar, Joniel, Joash, Makiah, Nadir, Aasir, Asaan, Azhar, Brendon, Cavan, Finan, Haneef, Humza, Kayde… (top 20 of 27 total)

Rhode Island

Most popular in Rhode IslandUnique to RI’s data
1. Noah, 67
2. Liam, 64
3. Oliver, 56
4. Theodore, 52
5. Luca, 48		(none)

South Carolina

Most popular in South CarolinaUnique to SC’s data
1. Noah, 276
2. Liam, 271
3. William, 269
4. James, 250
5. Elijah, 215		Drayton, Calhoun, Gaines, Kavon, Khosen, Kymere, Townsend

South Dakota

Most popular in South DakotaUnique to SD’s data
1. Oliver, 66
2. Liam, 60
3. Henry, 50 (3-way tie)
4. Hudson, 50 (3-way tie)
5. Noah, 50 (3-way tie)		(none)

Tennessee

Most popular in TennesseeUnique to TN’s data
1. Noah, 444
2. Liam, 425
3. Oliver, 411
4. James, 385
5. Henry, 376		Holston, Hutson, Akoa, Asta, Baxter, Conley, Jakarri, Johndavid

Texas

Most popular in TexasUnique to TX’s data
1. Liam, 2,688
2. Noah, 2,450
3. Mateo, 2,081
4. Santiago, 1,829
5. Sebastian, 1,498		Roel, Stoney, Arnoldo, Vedh, Jonatan, Arch, Guadalupe, Judge, Seager, Sloan, Azazel, Brazos, Esiah, Karthikeya, Orlin, Riven, Tex, Texas, Tilden, Weldon

The Spanish word brazos — which appears in several Texas place names (e.g., Brazos River, Brazos County) — means “arms.” (It was also unique to TX’s data as a girl name.)

Other unique-to-Texas boy names were Tuff, Cuauhtemoc, Leeroy, Rocker, and Lynn.

Utah

Most popular in UtahUnique to UT’s data
1. Oliver, 274
2. Liam, 227
3. Theodore, 221
4. Jack, 209
5. Noah, 206		Covey, Stockton, Dallin, Viliami, Tyr, Knoxx, Parley, Willard, Beaumont, Bram, Rev, Semisi

The name Dallin refers to Dallin H. Oaks, the current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Vermont

Most popular in VermontUnique to VT’s data
1. Oliver, 35
2. Theodore, 34
3. Henry, 27
4. Cooper, 26
5. Hudson and Jack, 24 each (tie)		(none)

Virginia

Most popular in VirginiaUnique to VA’s data
1. Liam, 590
2. Noah, 556
3. Theodore, 392
4. Oliver, 390
5. Henry, 372		Beauregard, Burhan, Jhonatan, Salaar

Washington

Most popular in WashingtonUnique to WA’s data
1. Noah, 426
2. Liam, 403
3. Oliver, 383
4. Theodore, 372
5. Henry, 338		Avenir, Ruvim, Arth, Theophilus, Denny, Ezana, Kaveh, Niles, Orest, Roscoe, Rufus

West Virginia

Most popular in West VirginiaUnique to WV’s data
1. Waylon, 115
2. Hudson, 106
3. Oliver, 96
4. Noah, 85
5. Wyatt, 70		(none)

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

Wisconsin

Most popular in WisconsinUnique to WI’s data
1. Oliver, 336
2. Theodore, 323
3. Henry, 307
4. Liam, 274
5. Noah, 245		Buckley

Wyoming

Most popular in WyomingUnique to WY’s data
1. Theodore, 27
2. James, 25
3. William, 24
4. Oliver, 23
5. Rowan, 19		(none)

Rowan was a top-five name in Wyoming only.

And here are several of the boy names that appeared in the data for two states last year:

  • Ammon – Utah & Pennsylvania
  • Hyrum – Utah & Idaho (influence: Hyrum Smith of the LDS Church)
  • Mckay – Utah & Idaho (influence: David O. McKay of the LDS Church)
  • Menno – Missouri & Pennsylvania
  • Rainier – Washington & California (influence: Mount Rainier)
  • Taysom – Louisiana & Utah (influence: football player Taysom Hill)
  • Zohran – New York & California (influence: NYC politician Zohran Mamdani)

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.)

Sources:

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

Popular and unique baby names in each U.S. state in 2024

USA topographic map

Which baby names were the most popular in each U.S. state in 2024?

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

Let’s check it out…

Alabama

Girl names (AL)Boy names (AL)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 234 babies
2. Olivia, 224
3. Amelia, 214		1. William, 314 babies
2. John, 303
3. James, 297
Unique to AL’s dataAlona, Kaziah, Laiklyn, MarcieBryston, Gaines, Javaris, Kamir, Raylon, Talan

Alaska

Girl names (AK)Boy names (AK)
Most popular1. Amelia, 39 babies
2. Olivia, 36
3. Aurora, 31		1. Oliver, 52 babies
2. Theodore, 40
3. Liam/Noah (tie), 39 each
Unique to AK’s data(none)(none)

Arizona

Girl names (AZ)Boy names (AZ)
Most popular1. Olivia, 346 babies
2. Emma, 326
3. Isabella, 306		1. Liam, 504 babies
2. Noah, 446
3. Mateo, 420
Unique to AZ’s dataAriza, Nizhoni, Adelani, Aryella, Blu, RehemaPayson, Huey, Tillman

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

Payson might be a reference to the Arizona town of Payson.

Tillman could be a tribute to Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2004.

Arkansas

Girl names (AR)Boy names (AR)
Most popular1. Olivia, 132 babies
2. Amelia, 117
3. Emma, 104		1. Liam, 173 babies
2. Oliver, 159
3. Noah, 149
Unique to AR’s data(none)(none)

California

Girl names (CA)Boy names (CA)
Most popular1. Mia, 1,986 babies
2. Olivia, 1,931
3. Camila, 1,885		1. Liam, 2,716 babies
2. Noah, 2,674
3. Mateo, 2,360
Unique to CA’s dataMannat, Rahil, Shaya, Imara, Anayat, Genevie, Hennessy, Roya, Venice, Arlyn, Itzia, Iyari, Izabel, Jiana, Lulu, Sandy, Seerat, Yaneth, Avnoor, Daleysa, Dayra, Inayat, Iona, Magali, Nadar, Nazanin, Nico, Sahar, Ameli, Anahat, Arissa, Arpi, Avleen, Bani, Carmel, Delphine, Gisel, Jazlene, Justine, Kirpa, Ora, Raylene, Ruhani, Sidak, Xochi, Zephyr, Adelynne, Amanat, Arisa, Aritzia…
(top 50 of 502 total)		Armen, Hero, Remmy, Agam, Dara, Ekam, Mehtab, Himmat, Waris, Jujhar, Jun, Sahib, Jorawar, Lenin, Skye, Tejas, Tigran, Galileo, Hari, Kirin, Rai, Zeno, Kavir, Rigo, Sora, Aadvik, Franky, Gibran, Greg, Hovhannes, Kasra, Laksh, Nasser, Oz, Ara, Arin, Artur, Ashot, Bosco, Broderick, Eduin, Eliano, Ferdinand, Juno, Kavin, Marius, Matisse, Mehran, Mihir, Ojas…
(top 50 of 356 total)

Another unique-to-California girl name was Topanga.

Colorado

Girl names (CO)Boy names (CO)
Most popular1. Olivia, 277 babies
2. Charlotte, 262
3. Emma, 229		1. Liam, 423 babies
2. Oliver, 367
3. Noah, 341
Unique to CO’s data(none)Wacey

Connecticut

Girl names (CT)Boy names (CT)
Most popular1. Mia/Olivia (tie), 167 babies each
3. Charlotte, 155		1. Liam, 253 babies
2. Noah, 252
3. Oliver, 170
Unique to CT’s data(none)Kendriel

Delaware

Girl names (DE)Boy names (DE)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 46 babies
2. Sophia, 43
3. Emma, 38		1. Liam, 74 babies
2. Noah, 54
3. Oliver, 44
Unique to DE’s data(none)(none)

District of Columbia

Girl names (DC)Boy names (DC)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 48 babies
2. Olivia, 43
3. Zoe, 39		1. James, 58 babies
2. Liam, 56
3. Henry, 51
Unique to DC’s data(none)(none)

Florida

Girl names (FL)Boy names (FL)
Most popular1. Olivia, 1,142 babies
2. Emma, 1,084
3. Mia, 1,058		1. Liam, 1,818 babies
2. Noah, 1,736
3. Lucas, 926
Unique to FL’s dataElianis, Icelyn, Pera, Adel, Ainoah, Daliana, Emunah, Jaziyah, Kiarah, Saraiyah, Alanys, Aluna, Leyna, Sephora, Zayelle, Alaiia, Alesia, Anahia, Christelle, Christie, Daily, Dillon, Lidya, Mehlani, Reigna, Taisha, Taylynn, Viktoria, Yemaya, Zorah, Abigael, Ahsoka, Ainoa, Ariyana, Cailee, Cailynn, Cristy, Daniyah, Darah, Derin, Elayah, Florencia, Gaelle, Gracey, Jaelle, Jaia, Jasper, Jemimah, Kamoni, Khai…
(top 50 of 117 total)		Diago, Fabrizio, Piero, Yan, Woodley, Carlens, Eliyah, Kervens, Maelo, Zahmir, Adams, Geoffrey, Jakeem, Janiel, Khairo, Lamir, Mako, Nilo, Tavaris, Xian, Amael, Apolo, Armand, Artis, Chaz, Costa, Dequan, Ege, Filippo, Jahani, Jahmyr, Jardani, Jazir, Jomar, Keion, Khaleb, Kimani, Kuzey, Mattia, Matvey, Millan, Peace, Romir, Shamar, Thane, Trae, Yamil, Aeden, Antwon, Beckam…
(top 50 of 96 total)

Georgia

Girl names (GA)Boy names (GA)
Most popular1. Charlotte/Olivia (tie), 451 babies each
2. Amelia, 431		1. Liam, 771 babies
2. Noah, 708
3. James, 478
Unique to GA’s dataJalia, Amryn, Choyce, Honest, Ameria, Atley, Jaida, Jamiya, Kaiori, Nalayah, Teyana, Zori, Alden, Alonna, Amiria, Amouri, Annsley, Azani, Braylin, Cree, Dasia, Drue, Esma, Heran, Jazaiyah, Justyce, Kaidence, Kanyla, Kayani, Khylee, Kohen, Legacie, Mariya, Noriah, Nyrobi, Purity, Purpose, Savani, Waverley, Zakiya, ZanaiLawton, Jhacari, Kari, Nahmir, Quamir, Amarii, Kidus, Kmari, Murray, Sevin, Xylan, Britt, Chancellor, Charleston, Dayvon, Gaspar, Honest, Hutson, Jahsier, Jailen, Jakori, Jalani, Jameer, Jamiri, Kaedyn, Kamiri, Kendell, Keyshawn, Khayir, Kory, Kyier, Kymari, Makhari, Marquez, Oseas, Rahzi, Romari, Taylan, Taylon, Wilkes

Hawaii

Girl names (HI)Boy names (HI)
Most popular1. Olivia, 40 babies
2. Emma/Kaia (tie), 38 each		1. Noah, 59 babies
2. Elijah/Ezra/Liam (3-way tie), 40 each
Unique to HI’s dataNanea, Pualena, Malie, Olena, IlihiaKaimana, Kanaloa, Kaikoa, Kainalu, Kanoa, Makana, Ryzen, Nainoa, Ikaika, Kamahao, Kanai

Idaho

Girl names (ID)Boy names (ID)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 95 babies
2. Hazel, 91
3. Olivia, 89		1. Oliver, 143 babies
2. Henry, 113
3. Liam, 105
Unique to ID’s data(none)(none)

Illinois

Girl names (IL)Boy names (IL)
Most popular1. Olivia, 501 babies
2. Mia, 477
3. Charlotte, 463		1. Liam, 737 babies
2. Noah, 670
3. Oliver, 556
Unique to IL’s dataAlicja, Carley, Auden, Camora, Germany, Hajar, Jouri, Maja, Sila, Sofiia, Sofija, SusannahNikodem, Kacper, Maksym, Andrej, Damarion, Emry, Tadei, Zaviel, Ansar, Darrion, Eldon, Jozef, Lukyan, Nox, Trayvon

Indiana

Girl names (IN)Boy names (IN)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 354 babies
2. Amelia, 346
3. Sophia, 254		1. Oliver, 397 babies
2. Liam, 384
3. Theodore, 341
Unique to IN’s dataApolonia, Charlette, Halen, Maris, QuinnleyDarrin, Wrigley, Grayden, Jamin, Maciah, Naunihal, Oaklyn

Iowa

Girl names (IA)Boy names (IA)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 140 babies
2. Amelia, 133
3. Evelyn/Harper (tie), 121 each		1. Oliver, 192 babies
2. Henry, 187
3. Liam, 164
Unique to IA’s dataPosieWilbur, Willard

Kansas

Girl names (KS)Boy names (KS)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 166 babies
2. Olivia, 151
3. Emma, 131		1. Oliver, 174 babies
2. Theodore, 163
3. Liam, 150
Unique to KS’s data(none)Kipton

Kentucky

Girl names (KY)Boy names (KY)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 204 babies
2. Amelia, 191
3. Lainey/Willow (tie), 161 each		1. Liam, 256 babies
2. Oliver, 244
3. Waylon, 223
Unique to KY’s dataAnistyn, Blaklee, JorjaWoodson, Brentlee, Rook, Janson, Kashten

Louisiana

Girl names (LA)Boy names (LA)
Most popular1. Olivia, 204 babies
2. Amelia, 178
3. Charlotte, 173		1. Liam, 261 babies
2. Noah, 256
3. Elijah, 214
Unique to LA’s dataDaliyah, Makenzi, Baileigh, Jamari, Jori, KaislynDenym, Kylon, Crews, Demond, Mykel, Tyren, Kailon, Khyren, Kullen, Zaylon

Maine

Girl names (ME)Boy names (ME)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 60 babies
2. Olivia, 51
3. Evelyn, 45		1. Oliver, 79 babies
2. Theodore, 69
3. Henry, 51
Unique to ME’s data(none)Horace

Maryland

Girl names (MD)Boy names (MD)
Most popular1. Olivia, 231 babies
2. Charlotte, 225
3. Emma, 207		1. Liam, 455 babies
2. Noah, 348
3. James/Oliver (tie), 211 each
Unique to MD’s dataYari, Arsema, Ephrata, ImisioluwaRecord, Dyland, Drue, Hazel

The placeholder “Record” also popped up in Maryland’s data in 2023.

Massachusetts

Girl names (MA)Boy names (MA)
Most popular1. Olivia, 339 babies
2. Charlotte, 294
3. Emma, 294		1. Noah, 514 babies
2. Liam, 441
3. Oliver, 346
Unique to MA’s dataMariaclara, Mariaalice, Analiz, Isabelly, Lunna, MarialuizaJoaomiguel, Otavio

Michigan

Girl names (MI)Boy names (MI)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 382 babies
2. Amelia, 377
3. Olivia, 316		1. Noah, 488 babies
2. Theodore, 469
3. Oliver, 454
Unique to MI’s dataZahraa, Raneem, Maram, Onalee, Winnifred, Annastasia, Jersei, Kamoura, Lainie, Lenni, Lyndie, Mielle, Raevyn, RhileyHaidar, Hutch, Hutchinson, Majd, Masyn, Wellington, Callaghan, Colston, Henryk, Kavon, Khyaire, Marquan, Myair, Orrin, Siraj, Uthman

Minnesota

Girl names (MN)Boy names (MN)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 225 babies
2. Evelyn, 222
3. Olivia, 208		1. Liam, 340 babies
2. Henry/Theodore (tie), 326 each
Unique to MN’s dataMaiza, Maryama, Nawal, Manal, Anzal, Svea, Munira, Maryan, Solveig, Ahlaam, Hamdi, Hikma, Salwa, Britta, Freja, Ikhlas, Manaal, Nada, Paw, Sabrin, Suhaila, YemariamAbdullahi, Muad, Mubarak, Bauer, Eh, Munasar, Sabir, Mohamedamin, Jabir, Maher, Masud, Mazin, Mubashir, Muzamil, Nels, Ole, Sajid, Suhaib

Mississippi

Girl names (MS)Boy names (MS)
Most popular1. Ava, 94 babies
2. Olivia, 93
3. Amelia, 86		1. William, 161 babies
2. John, 158
3. James, 146
Unique to MS’s dataKhylie, Jaisley, LoxleyJamarius

Missouri

Girl names (MO)Boy names (MO)
Most popular1. Amelia/Charlotte (tie), 292 each
2. Olivia, 252		1. Oliver, 425 babies
2. Henry, 323
3. Theodore, 303
Unique to MO’s dataSaloma, Jensyn, Kayori, LettiEverhett, Huxlee, Bently, Dietrich, Maclin

Montana

Girl names (MT)Boy names (MT)
Most popular1. Lainey, 47 babies
2. Charlotte, 41
3. Olivia, 37		1. Oliver, 58 babies
2. James, 56
3. Theodore, 49
Unique to MT’s data(none)(none)

Nebraska

Girl names (NE)Boy names (NE)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 107 babies
2. Evelyn, 83
3. Amelia/Harper/Olivia (3-way tie), 82 each		1. Oliver, 137 babies
2. Theodore, 122
3. Henry, 113
Unique to NE’s dataHalsey, Lennie(none)

Nevada

Girl names (NV)Boy names (NV)
Most popular1. Olivia, 159 babies
2. Isabella, 121
3. Sophia, 119		1. Liam, 213 babies
2. Mateo, 187
3. Noah, 177
Unique to NV’s data(none)(none)

New Hampshire

Girl names (NH)Boy names (NH)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 93 babies
2. Olivia, 55
3. Amelia, 54		1. Theodore, 91 babies
2. Oliver, 90
3. Henry, 82
Unique to NH’s data(none)(none)

New Jersey

Girl names (NJ)Boy names (NJ)
Most popular1. Mia, 468 babies
2. Sophia, 465
3. Emma, 456		1. Liam, 773 babies
2. Noah, 717
3. Lucas, 428
Unique to NJ’s dataTzipora, Tzivia, Leba, Ettel, Tzipporah, Deena, Mahi, Radhika, Reena, Rus, Temi, Temima, Arna, Asani, Dena, Fatema, Heloisa, Nili, Perri, TammyYechezkel, Michoel, Elchonon, Shaul, Avigdor, Nosson, Naftoli, Arda, Shimshon, Shivaay, Domenick, Joniel, Maahir, Mordy, Nochum, Aryav, Harshiv, Nechemia, Refoel, Shivay, Shiven, Shua

New Mexico

Girl names (NM)Boy names (NM)
Most popular1. Mia, 81 babies
2. Camila, 74
3. Emma, 72		1. Noah, 102 babies
2. Mateo, 96
3. Ezekiel/Liam (tie), 95 each
Unique to NM’s data(none)(none)

New York

Girl names (NY)Boy names (NY)
Most popular1. Mia, 836 babies
2. Emma, 830
3. Sophia, 821		1. Liam, 1,445 babies
2. Noah, 1,409
3. Lucas, 774
Unique to NY’s dataGitty, Faigy, Rivky, Sury, Chany, Hindy, Esty, Goldy, Hinda, Yides, Faiga, Henny, Perel, Shevy, Etty, Brucha, Frady, Yenty, Frimet, Shaindel, Aissatou, Mushka, Frimmy, Kadiatou, Zlaty, Mirel, Abiha, Ayelet, Bina, Reizel, Toba, Ajla, Chani, Maha, Muntaha, Penina, Ratzy, Rivkah, Sari, Chumy, Faiza, Frimy, Hadja, Mali, Yittel, Arfa, Baily, Fatiha, Fotima, Henchy…
(top 50 of 192 total)		Hershy, Mendy, Usher, Yechiel, Hersh, Elimelech, Yossi, Avrumy, Lazer, Hershel, Pinchas, Motty, Shloma, Shraga, Duvid, Meilech, Pinchus, Mordche, Yida, Ousmane, Burech, Leiby, Boruch, Faizan, Safwan, Muhammadamin, Sruly, Aboubacar, Nuchem, Rakan, Yona, Ahnaf, Boubacar, Nachman, Tovia, Abdoul, Ibrohim, Menashe, Arish, Mechel, Noach, Akil, Imron, Ioannis, Mouhamadou, Naseem, Abrar, Antonino, Giacomo, Nazar…
(top 50 of 181 total)

North Carolina

Girl names (NC)Boy names (NC)
Most popular1. Olivia, 469 babies
2. Amelia, 466
3. Emma, 425		1. Liam, 745 babies
2. Noah, 685
3. Oliver, 536
Unique to NC’s dataKeagan, Lynleigh, Myers, Niara, Lynnox, Nalaya, Nyasia, Talayah, Xenovia, Emaline, Grayson, Layloni, Mailynn, Rian, Tahani, Taylen, Xylani, Xylia, ZenayaNakari, Nylan, Cyncere, Daquan, Macon, Righteous, Takoda, Wheeler, Wisdom, Dani, Jaceyon, Kaesyn, Laine, Lakota, Talen, Zaelyn

North Dakota

Girl names (ND)Boy names (ND)
Most popular1. Evelyn, 48 babies
2. Amelia/Lainey (tie), 37 each		1. Oliver, 56 babies
2. Henry, 49
3. Theodore, 45
Unique to ND’s data(none)(none)

Ohio

Girl names (OH)Boy names (OH)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 531 babies
2. Amelia, 480
3. Olivia, 420		1. Oliver, 617 babies
2. Noah, 597
3. Theodore, 595
Unique to OH’s dataMaizey, Maylynn, Renn, Adlee, Bexleigh, Winsley, Amyla, Coralynn, Corrine, Elayne, Jayonna, Kamara, Kiah, Kierra, Kimberlee, Krista, Laci, Lanae, Layonna, Leigha, Lenyx, Leonna, Treazure, WeslynJoni, Kenyon, Larkin, Martez, Raymir, Rennick, Shreyansh, Trevin, Bodey, Brantlee, Cincere, Dameir, Domani, Ebenezer, Harlen, Javin, Kallan, Kingstyn, Tymeir, Urban, Weller, Zylon

Oklahoma

Girl names (OK)Boy names (OK)
Most popular1. Olivia, 165 babies
2. Amelia/Charlotte (tie), 149 each		1. Liam, 262 babies
2. Oliver, 210
3. Noah, 192
Unique to OK’s dataNiang, MyleighThang

Oregon

Girl names (OR)Boy names (OR)
Most popular1. Olivia, 164 babies
2. Amelia, 149
3. Charlotte, 135		1. Oliver, 237 babies
2. Liam, 201
3. Theodore, 189
Unique to OR’s data(none)Timber

Pennsylvania

Girl names (PA)Boy names (PA)
Most popular1. Olivia, 513 babies
2. Charlotte, 487
3. Emma, 460		1. Noah, 740 babies
2. Liam, 611
3. Oliver, 597
Unique to PA’s dataFannie, Lavina, Kelce, Sumayyah, Surah, Avamarie, Danni, Harlo, Keegan, Kree, Liani, Sarann, Verna, Ameenah, Ayuri, Azarah, Daysha, Jazara, Kerri, Khori, Liviana, Michaella, Roseanna, Shree, Tayla, Vivia, Wrenna, ZuriyahBenuel, Mahlon, Nino, Trea, Azier, Boyd, Muadh, Aasir, Aayush, Ahzir, Azim, Conall, Freeman, Jamian, Jaxiel, Karon, Nasai, Nevin, Penn

Fannie, Lavina, Benuel, and Mahlon are often used by the Amish.

Kelce could have been influenced by longtime Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce, who announced his retirement in early 2024.

Rhode Island

Girl names (RI)Boy names (RI)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 48 babies
2. Mia, 44
3. Emma, 42		1. Liam, 74 babies
2. Noah, 68
3. Lucas, 66
Unique to RI’s data(none)(none)

South Carolina

Girl names (SC)Boy names (SC)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 227 babies
2. Amelia, 202
3. Olivia, 197		1. Noah, 310 babies
2. Liam, 295
3. William, 274
Unique to SC’s dataGracen, Nature, RoyaltiDrayton, Creighton, Kymere

South Dakota

Girl names (SD)Boy names (SD)
Most popular1. Amelia, 47 babies
2. Charlotte/Lainey (tie), 45 each		1. Liam/Oliver (tie), 52 babies each
2. Henry, 51
Unique to SD’s data(none)(none)

Tennessee

Girl names (TN)Boy names (TN)
Most popular1. Amelia, 354 babies
2. Charlotte, 343
3. Olivia, 304		1. Liam, 532 babies
2. Oliver, 427
3. William, 421
Unique to TN’s dataWeslynn, Acelyn, Azayla, Brilee, Cing, Deasia, Lakely, Lemon, Maevry, Posey, RileighNeyland, Ryman, Holston, Kavion, Zamarion, Ladarius, Breyer, Huntlee, Locklan, Martavious, Walton

Neyland and Ryman are references to Neyland Stadium and Ryman Auditorium.

Texas

Girl names (TX)Boy names (TX)
Most popular1. Olivia, 1,757 babies
2. Emma, 1,754
3. Mia, 1,689		1. Liam, 3,084 babies
2. Noah, 2,396
3. Mateo, 2,087
Unique to TX’s dataEugenia, Berenice, Cambri, Analeigha, Ailen, Maribella, Myka, Silvana, Amorette, Ayelen, Channing, Chimamanda, Chizaram, Conley, Dariela, Emarie, Lyriq, Alizay, Aven, Azlynn, Karli, Kiari, Maysen, Taryn, Tiaraoluwa, Collyns, Karson, Kimberlyn, Kolbi, Leddy, Leigh, Mialani, Shaddai, Steely, Vibha, Xayla, Yeshna, Zailee, Aeliana, Arlie, Atenea, Chizara, Golden, Hannia, Ivyanna, Kaisleigh, Kambrie, Katalyna, Kayliana, Leilanni…
(top 50 of 535 total)		Roel, Stoney, Witten, Cutter, Ediel, Homero, Hays, Judge, Amelio, Cross, Jr, Rhyder, Texas, Eduar, Eliud, Hilario, Kaycee, Zacchaeus, Avik, Ayaansh, Azlaan, Banner, Brahim, Dimas, Fabricio, Fermin, Jaceon, Jehu, Manvik, Riyansh, Tilden, Yamin, Zayvian, Aavyan, Alam, Anias, Audie, Azreal, Caine, Collins, Enmanuel, Esiah, Exodus, Gamaliel, Hamdan, Jazhiel, Judas, Kiyaan, Magdiel, Mathieu…
(top 50 of 343 total)

Utah

Girl names (UT)Boy names (UT)
Most popular1. Olivia, 215 babies
2. Charlotte, 189
3. Emma, 175		1. Oliver, 285 babies
2. Liam, 260
3. Henry, 238
Unique to UT’s dataAfton, Brexlee, Bronwyn, Maizee, Quincey, SwayzeeMckay, Hyrum, Jeter, Talmage, Covey, Bruin, Dallin, Elden, Clancy, Garth, Griffey, Kove, Quin, Sosaia, Tomasi

Past and current leaders of the LDS Church include David O. McKay, Hyrum Smith, James E. Talmage, and Dallin H. Oaks. And I think it’s possible that Covey was influenced by LDS-associated business writer Stephen Covey (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People).

Vermont

Girl names (VT)Boy names (VT)
Most popular1. Amelia, 29 babies
2. Charlotte, 28
3. Harper, 24		1. Oliver, 34 babies
2. Henry, 28
3. Theodore, 27
Unique to VT’s data(none)(none)

Virginia

Girl names (VA)Boy names (VA)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 435 babies
2. Olivia, 362
3. Sophia, 354		1. Liam, 585 babies
2. Noah, 511
3. James, 425
Unique to VA’s dataDakotah, Aaryn, Odyssey, Rayelle, SoliyanaCaelan, Afton, Emaan, Johannes, Leul, Terence, Tyus

Washington

Girl names (WA)Boy names (WA)
Most popular1. Olivia, 354 babies
2. Charlotte, 284
3. Amelia, 269		1. Oliver, 448 babies
2. Liam, 444
3. Noah, 388
Unique to WA’s dataAmen, Solomiya, Airi, Ishira, MaanyaAvenir, Babyboy, Ruvim, Anav

West Virginia

Girl names (WV)Boy names (WV)
Most popular1. Amelia, 89 babies
2. Lainey/Olivia (tie), 72 each		1. Oliver, 102 babies
2. Waylon, 92
3. Maverick, 83
Unique to WV’s data(none)Koleson

Wisconsin

Girl names (WI)Boy names (WI)
Most popular1. Charlotte, 248 babies
2. Olivia, 209
3. Evelyn, 206		1. Oliver, 314 babies
2. Henry, 303
3. Liam, 296
Unique to WI’s dataLorene, SigridTidus

Lorene is another name often used by the Amish.

Wyoming

Girl names (WY)Boy names (WY)
Most popular1. Emma, 19 babies
2. Harper/Hazel (tie), 18 each		1. Oliver, 27 babies
2. Hudson/James (tie), 24 each
Unique to WY’s data(none)(none)

Do you have thoughts/theories about any of these single-state names?

Source: Popular Names by State – SSA

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