The Most Popular Baby Names for Boys and Girls by State
Choosing a baby name is a big deal. After all, it’s bound to become a significant part of their identity. But there are so many options to choose from. Need help narrowing them down? The Social Security Administration keeps tabs on which baby names are trending in popularity, year over year and state by state, so you can learn what names other parents in your area are picking for their kids. Here are the winners.
According to 2021 Social Security data released in May 2022, the most popular girl baby name nation-wide is Olivia—the reigning winner since 2019—topping the list for a whopping 34 states. Charlotte, ranking first for 10 states, tied for second place. Other girl baby names that also came in first for certain states were Evelyn, Amelia, Emma and Ava.
For boy baby names, Liam was the clear winner, ranking first for 20 states. Oliver came in second, topping the list for 13 states, while Noah, the leading name in 10 states, came in third. William and Henry also ranked first in certain states.
Here, we’ve broken down the most popular baby names right now and in which states they’re taking the lead.
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