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This Is the Most Popular Boy and Girl Name in Every State in 2020
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The process of choosing a name for a newborn can be fun. But it can also be stressful. Some parents are lucky to know the name early in the pregnancy or even before, while others take much longer and decide the day they leave the hospital.
Sometimes it’s hard to pick a name. There are too many possible influences – from pop culture to family history and what’s trending.
To identify the 21st century’s most popular baby names — both for girls and boys — in each state, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the Social Security Administration, which recently released its annual list of top baby names in the U.S.
Baby boys born in 2020 had a good chance to be named Liam. Last year, Liam was the most popular boy name in 23 states across the country. Oliver was close in popularity, being the top name in 17 states.
The female version of Oliver — Olivia — was by far the most popular name in the U.S. In 2020, Olivia was the most popular girl’s name in 29 states across the country, including Washington and Rhode Island. Charlotte and Ava were second and third, respectively, being the most popular in nine and five states last year.
All of the names on the list, including the second and third most popular names in every state, have consistently been rising in popularity over the last decade. Most have been in the top 20 names every year since 2010.
Parents try to choose what they consider the best name for their child. And in some cases, that means a unique name instead of a popular one — these are the 30 most uncommon baby names of the last 100 years.
Click here to see the most popular boy and girl name in every state in 2020
24/7 Tempo identified the most popular boys’ and girls’ names of babies born in every state in 2020 using data from the Social Security Administration, which recently released its annual list of top baby names in the U.S. The dataset includes 48,859 female births and 43,051 male births in 2020. The SSA has been tracking every name with at least five occurrences every year since 1879. All names are from Social Security card applications. The second and third most popular names in 2020 also came from the SSA. Information on the meaning and origin of every name on the list came from sites specializing in baby names such as Nameberry, Behind the Name, Baby Center, and others.
Alabama: Ava
> Pct. of babies named Ava in 2020: 1.37%
> Babies named Ava in 2020: 255 out of 18,555 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Ava: The name is of Latin origin, meaning “life; bird; water, island.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Alabama: Olivia — 1.28%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Alabama: Emma — 1.21%
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Alabama: William
> Pct. of babies named William in 2020: 1.68%
> Babies named William in 2020: 364 out of 21,614 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name William: The name is of German origin. It’s derived from the name Willahelm, meaning “will helmet.”
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Alabama: James — 1.41%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Alabama: John — 1.24%
Alaska: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 2.23%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 39 out of 1,749 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Alaska: Olivia — 2.06%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Alaska: Sophia — 2.00%
Alaska: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.81%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 43 out of 2,375 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Alaska: Liam — 1.77%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Alaska: Elijah — 1.64%
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Arizona: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.50%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 407 out of 27,175 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Arizona: Emma — 1.35%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Arizona: Sophia — 1.31%
Arizona: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.41%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 444 out of 31,410 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Arizona: Noah — 1.25%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Arizona: Mateo — 1.00%
Arkansas: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.29%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 131 out of 10,158 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Arkansas: Emma — 1.27%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Arkansas: Amelia — 1.23%
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Arkansas: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.27%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 158 out of 12,482 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Arkansas: William — 1.20%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Arkansas: Elijah — 1.14%
California: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.35%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 2,329 out of 172,003 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in California: Camila — 1.26%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in California: Emma — 1.22%
California: Noah
> Pct. of babies named Noah in 2020: 1.39%
> Babies named Noah in 2020: 2,608 out of 187,226 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Noah: Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach, meaning “rest, repose.”
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in California: Liam — 1.29%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in California: Mateo — 1.10%
Colorado: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.51%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 320 out of 21,215 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Colorado: Charlotte — 1.31%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Colorado: Emma — 1.20%
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Colorado: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.26%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 312 out of 24,755 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Colorado: Oliver — 1.11%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Colorado: Noah — 1.03%
Connecticut: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.72%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 193 out of 11,206 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Connecticut: Charlotte — 1.71%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Connecticut: Emma — 1.50%
Connecticut: Noah
> Pct. of babies named Noah in 2020: 1.62%
> Babies named Noah in 2020: 211 out of 13,049 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Noah: Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach, meaning “rest, repose.”
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Connecticut: Liam — 1.56%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Connecticut: Benjamin — 1.27%
Delaware: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 2.22%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 51 out of 2,299 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Delaware: Olivia — 1.83%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Delaware: Isabella — 1.70%
Delaware: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.79%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 54 out of 3,024 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Delaware: Noah — 1.69%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Delaware: Elijah — 1.46%
Florida: Emma
> Pct. of babies named Emma in 2020: 1.41%
> Babies named Emma in 2020: 1,124 out of 79,808 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Emma: The name is derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Florida: Olivia — 1.38%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Florida: Isabella — 1.28%
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Florida: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.74%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 1,554 out of 89,422 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Florida: Noah — 1.47%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Florida: Lucas — 1.08%
Georgia: Ava
> Pct. of babies named Ava in 2020: 1.30%
> Babies named Ava in 2020: 567 out of 43,742 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Ava: The name is of Latin origin, meaning “life; bird; water, island.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Georgia: Olivia — 1.25%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Georgia: Amelia — 0.90%
Georgia: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.19%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 590 out of 49,470 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Georgia: Noah — 1.16%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Georgia: William — 1.11%
Hawaii: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 2.41%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 59 out of 2,444 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Hawaii: Sophia — 1.72%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Hawaii: Isabella — 1.64%
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Hawaii: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.80%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 61 out of 3,386 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Hawaii: Noah — 1.65%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Hawaii: Oliver — 1.21%
Idaho: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.62%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 97 out of 6,001 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Idaho: Charlotte — 1.57%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Idaho: Emma — 1.27%
Idaho: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.86%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 142 out of 7,623 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Idaho: Liam — 1.60%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Idaho: William — 1.25%
24/7 Wall St.Illinois: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.32%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 638 out of 48,376 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Illinois: Emma — 1.17%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Illinois: Charlotte — 1.06%
Illinois: Noah
> Pct. of babies named Noah in 2020: 1.31%
> Babies named Noah in 2020: 709 out of 54,325 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Noah: Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach, meaning “rest, repose.”
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Illinois: Liam — 1.14%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Illinois: Oliver — 1.12%
Indiana: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 1.18%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 327 out of 27,739 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Indiana: Olivia — 1.17%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Indiana: Emma — 1.15%
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Indiana: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.25%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 402 out of 32,125 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Indiana: Liam — 1.18%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Indiana: Elijah — 1.01%
Iowa: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.49%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 169 out of 11,374 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Iowa: Charlotte — 1.27%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Iowa: Evelyn — 1.20%
Iowa: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.58%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 212 out of 13,429 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Iowa: Liam — 1.35%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Iowa: Henry — 1.21%
Kansas: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.67%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 189 out of 11,348 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Kansas: Charlotte — 1.28%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Kansas: Emma — 1.22%
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Kansas: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.37%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 187 out of 13,609 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Kansas: Henry — 1.16%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Kansas: Oliver — 1.16%
Kentucky: Amelia
> Pct. of babies named Amelia in 2020: 1.44%
> Babies named Amelia in 2020: 240 out of 16,682 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Amelia: The name is Latin but has a Germanic origin that means “laborious.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Kentucky: Olivia — 1.31%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Kentucky: Ava — 1.28%
Kentucky: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.40%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 271 out of 19,357 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Kentucky: William — 1.26%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Kentucky: Oliver — 1.21%
24/7 Wall St.Louisiana: Ava
> Pct. of babies named Ava in 2020: 1.42%
> Babies named Ava in 2020: 259 out of 18,283 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Ava: The name is of Latin origin, meaning “life; bird; water, island.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Louisiana: Amelia — 1.23%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Louisiana: Olivia — 1.15%
Louisiana: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.18%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 251 out of 21,356 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Louisiana: Elijah — 1.10%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Louisiana: Noah — 1.01%
Maine: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 2.28%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 72 out of 3,163 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Maine: Harper — 1.87%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Maine: Olivia — 1.87%
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Maine: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 2.41%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 92 out of 3,822 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Maine: Henry — 1.81%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Maine: Liam — 1.54%
Maryland: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.28%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 283 out of 22,108 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Maryland: Ava — 1.23%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Maryland: Emma — 1.12%
Maryland: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.46%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 364 out of 24,857 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Maryland: Noah — 1.42%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Maryland: James — 0.99%
Massachusetts: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.61%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 381 out of 23,663 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Massachusetts: Charlotte — 1.53%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Massachusetts: Emma — 1.37%
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Massachusetts: Noah
> Pct. of babies named Noah in 2020: 1.70%
> Babies named Noah in 2020: 453 out of 26,591 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Noah: Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach, meaning “rest, repose.”
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Massachusetts: Liam — 1.52%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Massachusetts: Benjamin — 1.47%
Michigan: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 1.22%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 455 out of 37,348 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Michigan: Amelia — 1.19%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Michigan: Olivia — 1.19%
Michigan: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.17%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 494 out of 42,119 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Michigan: Noah — 1.14%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Michigan: Liam — 1.11%
Minnesota: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.36%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 293 out of 21,525 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Minnesota: Charlotte — 1.22%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Minnesota: Emma — 1.10%
Minnesota: Henry
> Pct. of babies named Henry in 2020: 1.41%
> Babies named Henry in 2020: 350 out of 24,857 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Henry: Henry is the English name for the French Henri, which comes from the German Heinrich. The name is ultimately derived from the Old High German “haganrih,” meaning ruler of an enclosure.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Minnesota: Oliver — 1.28%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Minnesota: Theodore — 1.17%
Mississippi: Ava
> Pct. of babies named Ava in 2020: 1.83%
> Babies named Ava in 2020: 183 out of 9,993 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Ava: The name is of Latin origin, meaning “life; bird; water, island.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Mississippi: Olivia — 1.51%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Mississippi: Amelia — 1.09%
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Mississippi: James
> Pct. of babies named James in 2020: 1.58%
> Babies named James in 2020: 189 out of 11,948 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name James: James is derived from the Latin name Iacomus which comes from Iakobos, which is the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Ya’aqov (or Jacob).
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Mississippi: William — 1.43%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Mississippi: Elijah — 1.37%
Missouri: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.37%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 331 out of 24,101 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Missouri: Charlotte — 1.30%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Missouri: Amelia — 1.29%
Missouri: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.22%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 342 out of 28,074 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Missouri: Liam — 1.13%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Missouri: William — 1.09%
Montana: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 2.07%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 51 out of 2,463 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Montana: Olivia — 2.07%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Montana: Evelyn — 1.50%
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Montana: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 2.08%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 68 out of 3,265 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Montana: Henry — 1.75%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Montana: William — 1.62%
Nebraska: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.87%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 132 out of 7,065 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Nebraska: Amelia — 1.53%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Nebraska: Charlotte — 1.46%
Nebraska: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.45%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 126 out of 8,688 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Nebraska: Henry — 1.34%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Nebraska: Liam — 1.31%
Nevada: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.61%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 154 out of 9,562 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Nevada: Emma — 1.28%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Nevada: Isabella — 1.28%
Nevada: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.53%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 178 out of 11,655 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Nevada: Noah — 1.44%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Nevada: Elijah — 1.18%
New Hampshire: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 2.05%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 70 out of 3,418 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in New Hampshire: Olivia — 1.87%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in New Hampshire: Amelia — 1.58%
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New Hampshire: Lucas
> Pct. of babies named Lucas in 2020: 1.66%
> Babies named Lucas in 2020: 71 out of 4,283 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Lucas: Lucas is another version of the name Luke or Lucius, which means light-living or illumination. The name may also have originated from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, which is a shorter version of Loukanos, meaning man from Lucania.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in New Hampshire: Oliver — 1.63%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in New Hampshire: Owen — 1.63%
New Jersey: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.41%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 489 out of 34,686 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in New Jersey: Sophia — 1.29%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in New Jersey: Emma — 1.26%
New Jersey: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.69%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 662 out of 39,133 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in New Jersey: Noah — 1.43%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in New Jersey: Lucas — 1.07%
New Mexico: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.86%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 92 out of 4,949 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in New Mexico: Sophia — 1.76%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in New Mexico: Emma — 1.58%
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New Mexico: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.78%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 125 out of 7,040 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in New Mexico: Noah — 1.49%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in New Mexico: Ezekiel — 1.29%
New York: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.28%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 1,008 out of 78,822 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in New York: Emma — 1.21%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in New York: Sophia — 1.08%
New York: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.56%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 1,353 out of 86,511 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in New York: Noah — 1.42%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in New York: Lucas — 1.05%
North Carolina: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.22%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 525 out of 43,197 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in North Carolina: Ava — 1.17%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in North Carolina: Emma — 1.12%
North Carolina: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.41%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 681 out of 48,450 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in North Carolina: Noah — 1.26%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in North Carolina: William — 1.08%
North Dakota: Amelia
> Pct. of babies named Amelia in 2020: 1.53%
> Babies named Amelia in 2020: 42 out of 2,743 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Amelia: The name is Latin but has a Germanic origin that means “laborious.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in North Dakota: Olivia — 1.53%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in North Dakota: Ava — 1.49%
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North Dakota: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.51%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 50 out of 3,316 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in North Dakota: Liam — 1.45%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in North Dakota: Hudson — 1.36%
Ohio: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.19%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 565 out of 47,384 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Ohio: Charlotte — 1.12%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Ohio: Amelia — 1.11%
Ohio: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.13%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 607 out of 53,868 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Ohio: Oliver — 1.09%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Ohio: Noah — 1.02%
Oklahoma: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.57%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 220 out of 14,050 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Oklahoma: Emma — 1.25%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Oklahoma: Ava — 1.10%
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Oklahoma: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.24%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 209 out of 16,860 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Oklahoma: Oliver — 1.13%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Oklahoma: Noah — 1.01%
Oregon: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.60%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 207 out of 12,969 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Oregon: Amelia — 1.23%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Oregon: Charlotte — 1.15%
Oregon: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.53%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 234 out of 15,313 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Oregon: Liam — 1.23%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Oregon: Henry — 1.22%
24/7 Wall St.Pennsylvania: Emma
> Pct. of babies named Emma in 2020: 1.31%
> Babies named Emma in 2020: 629 out of 47,992 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Emma: The name is derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Pennsylvania: Olivia — 1.25%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Pennsylvania: Charlotte — 1.22%
Pennsylvania: Noah
> Pct. of babies named Noah in 2020: 1.29%
> Babies named Noah in 2020: 692 out of 53,603 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Noah: Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach, meaning “rest, repose.”
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Pennsylvania: Liam — 1.28%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Pennsylvania: Benjamin — 0.96%
Rhode Island: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 2.41%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 62 out of 2,573 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Rhode Island: Charlotte — 2.10%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Rhode Island: Emma — 2.06%
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Rhode Island: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 2.34%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 78 out of 3,333 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Rhode Island: Noah — 2.01%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Rhode Island: Jacob — 1.74%
South Carolina: Ava
> Pct. of babies named Ava in 2020: 1.48%
> Babies named Ava in 2020: 254 out of 17,123 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Ava: The name is of Latin origin, meaning “life; bird; water, island.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in South Carolina: Olivia — 1.35%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in South Carolina: Charlotte — 1.16%
South Carolina: William
> Pct. of babies named William in 2020: 1.41%
> Babies named William in 2020: 279 out of 19,784 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name William: The name is of German origin. It’s derived from the name Willahelm, meaning “will helmet.”
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in South Carolina: Noah — 1.39%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in South Carolina: James — 1.25%
South Dakota: Harper
> Pct. of babies named Harper in 2020: 1.80%
> Babies named Harper in 2020: 47 out of 2,610 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Harper: The name has English, Scottish, and Irish origins. It used to be the last name of a person who played the harp.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in South Dakota: Charlotte — 1.72%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in South Dakota: Amelia — 1.65%
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South Dakota: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.80%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 60 out of 3,325 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in South Dakota: Liam — 1.71%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in South Dakota: Henry — 1.44%
Tennessee: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.34%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 402 out of 30,076 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Tennessee: Ava — 1.22%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Tennessee: Amelia — 1.15%
Tennessee: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.33%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 449 out of 33,738 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Tennessee: William — 1.32%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Tennessee: Elijah — 1.10%
Texas: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.26%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 1,912 out of 151,520 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Texas: Emma — 1.21%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Texas: Camila — 1.14%
Texas: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.31%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 2,199 out of 167,591 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Texas: Noah — 1.23%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Texas: Mateo — 1.01%
Utah: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.56%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 249 out of 15,912 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Utah: Emma — 1.36%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Utah: Charlotte — 1.18%
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Utah: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.40%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 266 out of 19,065 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Utah: William — 1.31%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Utah: Liam — 1.27%
Vermont: Amelia
> Pct. of babies named Amelia in 2020: 3.04%
> Babies named Amelia in 2020: 30 out of 987 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Amelia: The name is Latin but has a Germanic origin that means “laborious.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Vermont: Emma — 2.33%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Vermont: Olivia — 2.23%
Vermont: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 2.97%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 38 out of 1,278 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Vermont: Theodore — 2.35%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Vermont: Owen — 2.27%
Virginia: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 1.35%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 453 out of 33,486 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Virginia: Olivia — 1.32%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Virginia: Ava — 1.16%
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Virginia: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.32%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 504 out of 38,050 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Virginia: Noah — 1.20%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Virginia: William — 1.12%
Washington: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 1.46%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 422 out of 28,962 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Washington: Emma — 1.20%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Washington: Charlotte — 1.16%
Washington: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.30%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 428 out of 32,927 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Washington: Liam — 1.18%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Washington: Noah — 1.03%
West Virginia: Harper
> Pct. of babies named Harper in 2020: 1.55%
> Babies named Harper in 2020: 83 out of 5,346 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Harper: The name has English, Scottish, and Irish origins. It used to be the last name of a person who played the harp.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in West Virginia: Amelia — 1.48%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in West Virginia: Ava — 1.48%
West Virginia: Liam
> Pct. of babies named Liam in 2020: 1.49%
> Babies named Liam in 2020: 102 out of 6,830 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Liam: Liam means a strong-willed warrior and protector. The name is a contraction of the Irish name Uilliam, which is derived from the Frankish name Willahelm, which means helmet of will.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in West Virginia: Elijah — 1.29%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in West Virginia: Mason — 1.26%
Wisconsin: Charlotte
> Pct. of babies named Charlotte in 2020: 1.38%
> Babies named Charlotte in 2020: 284 out of 20,596 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Charlotte: The name is French in origin, often the feminine diminutive for Charles.
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Wisconsin: Olivia — 1.27%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Wisconsin: Evelyn — 1.19%
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Wisconsin: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 1.38%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 326 out of 23,681 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Wisconsin: Liam — 1.27%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Wisconsin: Henry — 1.21%
Wyoming: Olivia
> Pct. of babies named Olivia in 2020: 3.44%
> Babies named Olivia in 2020: 30 out of 873 girls born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Olivia: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.”
> 2nd most popular girl’s name in Wyoming: Amelia — 3.09%
> 3rd most popular girl’s name in Wyoming: Harper — 2.75%
Wyoming: Oliver
> Pct. of babies named Oliver in 2020: 3.00%
> Babies named Oliver in 2020: 36 out of 1,202 boys born in the state
> Meaning and origin of the name Oliver: Oliver comes from Olivier, which is a Norman French version of the Germanic name Alfher or Aleifr.
> 2nd most popular boy’s name in Wyoming: Liam — 2.66%
> 3rd most popular boy’s name in Wyoming: Wyatt — 2.33%
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