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 popular | 1. Charlotte, 234 babies 2. Olivia, 224 3. Amelia, 214 | 1. William, 314 babies 2. John, 303 3. James, 297 |
Unique to AL’s data | Alona, Kaziah, Laiklyn, Marcie | Bryston, Gaines, Javaris, Kamir, Raylon, Talan |
Alaska
Girl names (AK) | Boy names (AK) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Olivia, 346 babies 2. Emma, 326 3. Isabella, 306 | 1. Liam, 504 babies 2. Noah, 446 3. Mateo, 420 |
Unique to AZ’s data | Ariza, Nizhoni, Adelani, Aryella, Blu, Rehema | Payson, 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Mannat, 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Elianis, 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 popular | 1. Charlotte/Olivia (tie), 451 babies each 2. Amelia, 431 | 1. Liam, 771 babies 2. Noah, 708 3. James, 478 |
Unique to GA’s data | Jalia, 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, Zanai | Lawton, 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Nanea, Pualena, Malie, Olena, Ilihia | Kaimana, Kanaloa, Kaikoa, Kainalu, Kanoa, Makana, Ryzen, Nainoa, Ikaika, Kamahao, Kanai |
Idaho
Girl names (ID) | Boy names (ID) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Olivia, 501 babies 2. Mia, 477 3. Charlotte, 463 | 1. Liam, 737 babies 2. Noah, 670 3. Oliver, 556 |
Unique to IL’s data | Alicja, Carley, Auden, Camora, Germany, Hajar, Jouri, Maja, Sila, Sofiia, Sofija, Susannah | Nikodem, Kacper, Maksym, Andrej, Damarion, Emry, Tadei, Zaviel, Ansar, Darrion, Eldon, Jozef, Lukyan, Nox, Trayvon |
Indiana
Girl names (IN) | Boy names (IN) | |
Most popular | 1. Charlotte, 354 babies 2. Amelia, 346 3. Sophia, 254 | 1. Oliver, 397 babies 2. Liam, 384 3. Theodore, 341 |
Unique to IN’s data | Apolonia, Charlette, Halen, Maris, Quinnley | Darrin, Wrigley, Grayden, Jamin, Maciah, Naunihal, Oaklyn |
Iowa
Girl names (IA) | Boy names (IA) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 data | Posie | Wilbur, Willard |
Kansas
Girl names (KS) | Boy names (KS) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Anistyn, Blaklee, Jorja | Woodson, Brentlee, Rook, Janson, Kashten |
Louisiana
Girl names (LA) | Boy names (LA) | |
Most popular | 1. Olivia, 204 babies 2. Amelia, 178 3. Charlotte, 173 | 1. Liam, 261 babies 2. Noah, 256 3. Elijah, 214 |
Unique to LA’s data | Daliyah, Makenzi, Baileigh, Jamari, Jori, Kaislyn | Denym, Kylon, Crews, Demond, Mykel, Tyren, Kailon, Khyren, Kullen, Zaylon |
Maine
Girl names (ME) | Boy names (ME) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Yari, Arsema, Ephrata, Imisioluwa | Record, Dyland, Drue, Hazel |
The placeholder “Record” also popped up in Maryland’s data in 2023.
Massachusetts
Girl names (MA) | Boy names (MA) | |
Most popular | 1. Olivia, 339 babies 2. Charlotte, 294 3. Emma, 294 | 1. Noah, 514 babies 2. Liam, 441 3. Oliver, 346 |
Unique to MA’s data | Mariaclara, Mariaalice, Analiz, Isabelly, Lunna, Marialuiza | Joaomiguel, Otavio |
Michigan
Girl names (MI) | Boy names (MI) | |
Most popular | 1. Charlotte, 382 babies 2. Amelia, 377 3. Olivia, 316 | 1. Noah, 488 babies 2. Theodore, 469 3. Oliver, 454 |
Unique to MI’s data | Zahraa, Raneem, Maram, Onalee, Winnifred, Annastasia, Jersei, Kamoura, Lainie, Lenni, Lyndie, Mielle, Raevyn, Rhiley | Haidar, Hutch, Hutchinson, Majd, Masyn, Wellington, Callaghan, Colston, Henryk, Kavon, Khyaire, Marquan, Myair, Orrin, Siraj, Uthman |
Minnesota
Girl names (MN) | Boy names (MN) | |
Most popular | 1. Charlotte, 225 babies 2. Evelyn, 222 3. Olivia, 208 | 1. Liam, 340 babies 2. Henry/Theodore (tie), 326 each |
Unique to MN’s data | Maiza, Maryama, Nawal, Manal, Anzal, Svea, Munira, Maryan, Solveig, Ahlaam, Hamdi, Hikma, Salwa, Britta, Freja, Ikhlas, Manaal, Nada, Paw, Sabrin, Suhaila, Yemariam | Abdullahi, 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 popular | 1. Ava, 94 babies 2. Olivia, 93 3. Amelia, 86 | 1. William, 161 babies 2. John, 158 3. James, 146 |
Unique to MS’s data | Khylie, Jaisley, Loxley | Jamarius |
Missouri
Girl names (MO) | Boy names (MO) | |
Most popular | 1. Amelia/Charlotte (tie), 292 each 2. Olivia, 252 | 1. Oliver, 425 babies 2. Henry, 323 3. Theodore, 303 |
Unique to MO’s data | Saloma, Jensyn, Kayori, Letti | Everhett, Huxlee, Bently, Dietrich, Maclin |
Montana
Girl names (MT) | Boy names (MT) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Halsey, Lennie | (none) |
Nevada
Girl names (NV) | Boy names (NV) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Mia, 468 babies 2. Sophia, 465 3. Emma, 456 | 1. Liam, 773 babies 2. Noah, 717 3. Lucas, 428 |
Unique to NJ’s data | Tzipora, Tzivia, Leba, Ettel, Tzipporah, Deena, Mahi, Radhika, Reena, Rus, Temi, Temima, Arna, Asani, Dena, Fatema, Heloisa, Nili, Perri, Tammy | Yechezkel, 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Gitty, 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 popular | 1. Olivia, 469 babies 2. Amelia, 466 3. Emma, 425 | 1. Liam, 745 babies 2. Noah, 685 3. Oliver, 536 |
Unique to NC’s data | Keagan, Lynleigh, Myers, Niara, Lynnox, Nalaya, Nyasia, Talayah, Xenovia, Emaline, Grayson, Layloni, Mailynn, Rian, Tahani, Taylen, Xylani, Xylia, Zenaya | Nakari, Nylan, Cyncere, Daquan, Macon, Righteous, Takoda, Wheeler, Wisdom, Dani, Jaceyon, Kaesyn, Laine, Lakota, Talen, Zaelyn |
North Dakota
Girl names (ND) | Boy names (ND) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Charlotte, 531 babies 2. Amelia, 480 3. Olivia, 420 | 1. Oliver, 617 babies 2. Noah, 597 3. Theodore, 595 |
Unique to OH’s data | Maizey, Maylynn, Renn, Adlee, Bexleigh, Winsley, Amyla, Coralynn, Corrine, Elayne, Jayonna, Kamara, Kiah, Kierra, Kimberlee, Krista, Laci, Lanae, Layonna, Leigha, Lenyx, Leonna, Treazure, Weslyn | Joni, 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 popular | 1. Olivia, 165 babies 2. Amelia/Charlotte (tie), 149 each | 1. Liam, 262 babies 2. Oliver, 210 3. Noah, 192 |
Unique to OK’s data | Niang, Myleigh | Thang |
Oregon
Girl names (OR) | Boy names (OR) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Olivia, 513 babies 2. Charlotte, 487 3. Emma, 460 | 1. Noah, 740 babies 2. Liam, 611 3. Oliver, 597 |
Unique to PA’s data | Fannie, 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, Zuriyah | Benuel, 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Charlotte, 227 babies 2. Amelia, 202 3. Olivia, 197 | 1. Noah, 310 babies 2. Liam, 295 3. William, 274 |
Unique to SC’s data | Gracen, Nature, Royalti | Drayton, Creighton, Kymere |
South Dakota
Girl names (SD) | Boy names (SD) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Amelia, 354 babies 2. Charlotte, 343 3. Olivia, 304 | 1. Liam, 532 babies 2. Oliver, 427 3. William, 421 |
Unique to TN’s data | Weslynn, Acelyn, Azayla, Brilee, Cing, Deasia, Lakely, Lemon, Maevry, Posey, Rileigh | Neyland, 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 popular | 1. 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 data | Eugenia, 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 popular | 1. Olivia, 215 babies 2. Charlotte, 189 3. Emma, 175 | 1. Oliver, 285 babies 2. Liam, 260 3. Henry, 238 |
Unique to UT’s data | Afton, Brexlee, Bronwyn, Maizee, Quincey, Swayzee | Mckay, 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 popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Charlotte, 435 babies 2. Olivia, 362 3. Sophia, 354 | 1. Liam, 585 babies 2. Noah, 511 3. James, 425 |
Unique to VA’s data | Dakotah, Aaryn, Odyssey, Rayelle, Soliyana | Caelan, Afton, Emaan, Johannes, Leul, Terence, Tyus |
Washington
Girl names (WA) | Boy names (WA) | |
Most popular | 1. Olivia, 354 babies 2. Charlotte, 284 3. Amelia, 269 | 1. Oliver, 448 babies 2. Liam, 444 3. Noah, 388 |
Unique to WA’s data | Amen, Solomiya, Airi, Ishira, Maanya | Avenir, Babyboy, Ruvim, Anav |
West Virginia
Girl names (WV) | Boy names (WV) | |
Most popular | 1. 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 popular | 1. Charlotte, 248 babies 2. Olivia, 209 3. Evelyn, 206 | 1. Oliver, 314 babies 2. Henry, 303 3. Liam, 296 |
Unique to WI’s data | Lorene, Sigrid | Tidus |
Lorene is another name often used by the Amish.
Wyoming
Girl names (WY) | Boy names (WY) | |
Most popular | 1. 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: Topographical Map of the USA by NOAA