This Is the Most Popular Name in the U.S. Right Now

Here's what you'll likely be calling everyone soon.

By Chelsea Bengier

September 18, 2020

By Chelsea Bengier

September 18, 2020

Black baby girl smiling — Shutterstock/pixelheadphoto digitalskillet

If you glance back on the decades, it's obvious which names were trending at the time. Born in the early '90s? Ashleys reigned supreme. And in the '80s, it seems like everyone was named Michael. However, today, names are getting more and more creative, especially thanks to pop culture. After all, who would've thought North and Apple would be instantly recognizable? And if you're into more bohemian names—looking at you, Harper—there are plenty of those as well. But as for the most popular names, there are two that stand out. According to the most recent Social Security data of babies born in 2019, nationally, the names Olivia and Liam come out on top. Yet, that varies state-by-state. Read on to find out what the most popular names are right now in your state. And if you want to know how risky your area is, This Is the Most Dangerous State in the U.S.

1

Alabama

The skyline of downtown Birmingham, Alabama at sunset. — iStock

Ava and William

2

Alaska

Emma and Liam

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3

Arizona

Olivia and Liam

4

Arkansas

crag juts out among trees in arkansas — Shutterstock

Olivia and William

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5

California

Los Angeles Skyline — Shutterstock/f11photo

Olivia and Noah

6

Colorado

Denver Colorado skyscrapers snowy Longs Peak Rocky Mountains summer — iStock

Charlotte and Liam

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7

Connecticut

aerial view of new haven — Jon Bilous / Shutterstock

Olivia and Liam

8

Delaware

The aerial view of the beach town, fishing port and waterfront residential homes along the canal Lewes Delaware — Shutterstock

Emma and Noah

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9

Florida

Emma and Liam

10

Georgia

Atlanta Georgia at sunset — Shutterstock/f11photo

Ava and Liam

11

Hawaii

The skyline of Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii on a sunny day — iStock

Olivia and Noah

12

Idaho

Emma and Oliver

13

Illinois

Olivia and Noah

14

Indiana

The skyline of Indianapolis, Indiana from the White River — iStock

Olivia and Liam

15

Iowa

iowa university with fall foliage — Shutterstock

Charlotte and Oliver

16

Kansas

Olivia and Liam

17

Kentucky

The skyline of Louisville, Kentucky with a blue bridge in the foreground — iStock

Amelia and Liam

18

Louisiana

shreveport louisiana skyline — Shutterstock

Olivia and Noah

19

Maine

Charlotte and Oliver

20

Maryland

Olivia and Liam

21

Massachusetts

Olivia and Benjamin

22

Michigan

Olivia and Noah

23

Minnesota

downtown minneapolis minnesota — Shutterstock

Olivia and Henry

24

Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi, USA cityscape at dusk. — iStock

Ava and William

25

Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri, USA downtown cityscape on the Mississippi River at twilight. — iStock

Olivia and Liam

26

Montana

Emma and Oliver

27

Nebraska

Olivia and Oliver

28

Nevada

las vegas strip in nevada — Shutterstock

Sophia and Liam

29

New Hampshire

Manchester is the largest city in the state of New Hampshire and the largest city in northern New England. Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, riverside mills, affordability, and arts & cultural destination. — iStock

Charlotte and Benjamin

30

New Jersey

People bike and walk in front of traditional villas in Cape May, New Jersey, USA, on a sunny summer day. — iStock

Emma and Liam

31

New Mexico

Ava and Liam

32

New York

New York City Skyline on the East River with Brooklyn Bridge at sunset. — iStock

Olivia and Liam

33

North Carolina

skyline of downtown charlotte north carolina — Shutterstock

Ava and Liam

34

North Dakota

theodore roosevelt national park full of wild buffalos — Shutterstock

Amelia and Liam

35

Ohio

Olivia and Liam

36

Oklahoma

Olivia and Liam

37

Oregon

Olivia and Oliver

38

Pennsylvania

Olivia and Liam

39

Rhode Island

providence rhode island skyline — Shutterstock

Charlotte and Noah

40

South Carolina

broad street in charleston south carolina — Shutterstock

Olivia and William

41

South Dakota

Panorama of Rapid City, South Dakota, USA — iStock

Emma and Liam

42

Tennessee

Ava and William

43

Texas

The skyline of Austin, Texas at sunset with the State Capital building in the foreground — iStock

Emma and Liam

44

Utah

Olivia and Oliver

45

Vermont

foliage in montpelier vermont — Shutterstock

Harper and Oliver

46

Virginia

skyline view of richmond virginia at dusk — Shutterstock

Ava and Liam

47

Washington

Bellevue Washington. The snowy Alpine Lakes Wilderness mountain peaks rise behind the urban skyline. — iStock

Olivia and Liam

48

West Virginia

the high arched bridge in fayetteville west virginia — Shutterstock

Emma and Liam

49

Wisconsin

Olivia and Oliver

50

Wyoming

Charlotte and Liam

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