2023 Most Popular Baby Names by State Released — and the Internet Has Some Thoughts: 'This Must Be Rigged'

Mar. 15, 2025

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According to the SSA, Olivia topped the charts in 18 states, including Alabama, Arizona and Florida. Meanwhile, Charlotte was the most popular name in 21 states, such as Utah, Rhode Island and Ohio. Hawaii uniquely favored Isla as its top name, while Wyoming stood out with Evelyn.

For boys, Liam was the most popular name in 22 states, whereas Noah held the top spot in 8 states, including California, Delaware, and Massachusetts. Oliver led in 13 states, including Oregon, Idaho and Missouri. Mississippi was the only state where John was the top name, and Wyoming also uniquely favored Henry.

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“This must be rigged 😂🤣 us in California are naming our babies literally THINGS like Sunday, Ocean, Rock, Poppy etc 🤣😫😭,” one comment read.

“As a Charlotte who was ever the only Charlotte in any group, this blows my mind,” another person wrote. “As someone in ND, I am fully shocked it isn’t Aiden, Brynlee, Oakley or some other variation,” someone else replied.

“Hawaii, Mississippi, Wyoming 👏👏👏"someone else commented. “I have an Isla. At least we don’t live in Hawaii 😭😂,” another people wrote.

In the announcement, the SSA also revealed the top overall names for 2023, which featured a new name on the list, Mateo. The name was featured on the top 10 list for the first time at number six. The overall top name stayed the same as it has for the past few years  — for boys, Liam and girls, Olivia.

source: people.com