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Popularity of the baby name Vidalia


Posts that mention the name Vidalia

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 Vidalia a boost in 1997?

Sammy Kershaw's album "Politics, Religion and Her" (1996)
Sammy Kershaw album

The rare name Vidalia returned to the U.S. baby name data in 1996, then saw a spike in usage the very next year:

  • 1999: 6 baby girls named Vidalia
  • 1998: 13 baby girls named Vidalia
  • 1997: 17 baby girls named Vidalia
  • 1996: 11 baby girls named Vidalia
  • 1995: unlisted
  • 1994: unlisted

That 1997 high-point remained Vidalia’s peak usage for over two decades.

What inspired this sudden interest in the name Vidalia?

The country song “Vidalia” (pronounced vie-DAYL-ya) by Sammy Kershaw. The song was released in mid-1996 and, later the same year, reached #10 on Billboard‘s “Hot Country Songs” chart.

The song is about a girl named Vidalia whose parents combined their own names (“Your dear mama Violet/And your proud daddy Dale”) to come up with a name that happened to be the name of an onion — an unusually sweet onion, but an onion nonetheless (“Sweet Vidalia/You always gotta make me cry”).

Here’s what it sounds like:

The Vidalia onion — Georgia’s official state vegetable — was first discovered/grown near Vidalia, Georgia, in the early 1930s. (In fact, an old Atlanta Journal-Constitution article reveals that 5 of the baby Vidalias born between 1990 and 2008 were born in Georgia specifically.)

The town of Vidalia may have been named in honor of Spanish aristocrat Don José Vidal, or after Vidalia, Louisiana (which itself was named for José Vidal).

The surname Vidal can be traced back to the Latin personal name Vitalis, which comes from the Latin word vita, meaning “life.”

What are your thoughts on the baby name Vidalia?

(h/t to Jack in the comments for letting me know about the song!)

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[Latest Update: Aug. 2021]