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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)