Most popular baby names by U.S. State
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The most popular baby names in the United States 2019 were Olivia for girls and Liam for boys, but how does the popularity of names differ within U.S. states?
The maps below show which baby names were most prevalent in each U.S. state the latest year. These charts were created used data based on hospitals’ registrations following the birth of a baby in the U.S. and presented on the U.S. Social Security Administration website.
Top male baby names by U.S. State
According to the first map, Liam was the most popular male baby name in twenty-six U.S. states, notably exceeding Noah – the second most popular name for boys, which topped the table in 7 U.S. states. Southern U.S. states have a tenderness for the name William, while Benjamin preferred Northeastern states such as New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Top female baby names by U.S. State
For female baby names, Olivia was the most common in twenty-five states, with Emma, the second most familiar name, being the preference in 9 U.S. states. The baby name for girls Ava is prevalent in Southern U.S. states such as Georgia and Alabama, while Vermont stands alone with its favorite for the baby name Harper.
And here are the ten most prevalent baby names for boys and girls overall in the United States:
| Rank | Male baby name | Female baby name |
| 1 | Liam | Olivia |
| 2 | Noah | Emma |
| 3 | Oliver | Ava |
| 4 | William | Sophia |
| 5 | Elijah | Isabella |
| 6 | James | Charlotte |
| 7 | Benjamin | Amelia |
| 8 | Lucas | Mia |
| 9 | Mason | Harper |
| 10 | Ethan | Evelyn |
