It turns out that top national names Noah and Emma were far from the most popular in every state.

Most popular baby names per state. Jacob 4555 babies born - 5. For female baby names Olivia was the most popular in 25 states with Emma the second most popular name being the. On the social and political fronts Kamala up 104 and Liberty up 12 rose in popularity while Karen and Chad declined by 13 and 12 respectively.

According to 2018 Social Security data the most recent available the most popular girl baby name nation-wide is Emmathe reigning winner since 2014topping the list for 15 states. Popular Names by Decade. Olivia also dominated on the state level taking the top spot in 25 states.

3 and Charlotte No. The data shows that the No. Alexander 4443 babies born Michael is a Hebrew name meaning who is like God.

And plenty of states having surprising picks for their most popular baby names. Southern states seem to have a fondness for the name William while Benjamin was a favorite in Northeastern states such as Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Weve collected the most popular baby names in each state.

Its also interesting to note such idiosyncrasies in the top five as Aurora at number four in Alaska Brooklyn at number two in Wyoming and Lincoln at number two in South Dakota. Ryan 4867 babies born - 4. Emma was number one in 22 of them Noah at the top in only nine.

Most popular boy baby names in each state 1. Most Popular Baby Names by State. Todays maps look at each states most popular baby name per Social Security Administration dataThe 2013 name database should be out later this spring so these stats are for 2012.