The Trending Baby Names in Each U.S. State Throughout 2022 Revealed

Alabama

The first state we investigated was Alabama. The southern state is known for its love of barbecues - but what baby names were trending throughout 2022? Data from the Social Security Administration revealed William as the most popular boy's name with 323 babies, while Olivia was the preferred girl's name, with a total of 251 girls being given this name.

Benjamin ranked outside the top ten but remained popular with 123 boys given this name. It was potentially inspired by Benjamin Franklin - a founding father who can still be found on the $100 bill. Eleanor was given to 124 girls and may reference Eleanor Roosevelt.

Alaska

Moving on, Alaska is the third-smallest state - in terms of population - with just over 700,000 people living in the state. It leads to the question, what baby names are trending in this remote part of the US? The data found that Oliver (45) and Aurora (36) ranked as the most popular names for baby boys and girls.

It was interesting to see Amelia rank so highly - which may have been inspired by the great Amelia Earhart. Furthermore, names such as Lincoln (which was given to 13 boys in 2022) may reference the popular former President, Abraham Lincoln.

Arizona

Arizona is known for its desert landscape and Grand Canyon - but did you know it's also home to some uncommon names? We found that names such as Ezekiel (241), Noah (439), and Elijah (257) each trended as boy names during 2022. Overall, Liam ranked top with 460. For girls, Olivia once again placed first in a US state with 399 babies.

Alexander ranked just outside the top ten with 219 and may have been inspired by Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers. Moreover, Eleanor was a name bestowed upon 84 girls and could reference Eleanor Roosevelt.

Arkansas

In Arkansas, Oliver (157) and Olivia (155) proved to be the most popular boys' and girls' names throughout 2022. Arkansas is the location of natural wonders such as the Hot Springs National Park but is also where unique names such as Asher (120), Levi (104), Willow (84), and Paisley (82) can be found. Overall, it was interesting to see such similar names rank top for boys and girls

Henry was a name granted to 100 boys in Arkansas throughout 2022 - which may have been inspired by Henry Ford, the iconic American industrialist. A less popular name was Theodore - given to 64 boys and could reference Theodore Roosevelt.

California

Next is California. The state is known for its sunny beaches and party lifestyle, but did you know Liam (2,610) and Olivia (2,178) were its most popular baby names throughout 2022? Other more uncommon names found in the top ten included Mateo (2,371), Luna (1,516), and Gianna (1,107).

Names potentially related to American figures included Andrew (741) - possibly related to former president Andrew Jackson, also found on the $20 bill, and Madeline/Madeleine - which was given to 327 girls - a name that may have been inspired by Madeleine Albright.

Colorado

Similar to Arkansas, the most popular baby names in Colorado proved to be Oliver (346) and Olivia (300). It was intriguing to see less popular names such as Harper (175), Mateo (215), and Evelyn (194) all rank inside the top ten names for their respective genders.

Additionally, Theodore (290) and Henry (253) ranked inside the top five names for baby boys and may have been inspired by important American figures Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Ford.

Connecticut

In Connecticut, Liam was revealed as the most popular name for a baby boy in 2022 with 262 babies. On the other hand, 209 girls were given the name Olivia as it continued to be a popular name throughout the US. Emma (172) and Charlotte (158) were also go-to options for parents in Connecticut while Noah was found to be the second most popular boy's name (257).

Theodore Roosevelt could have been an inspiration as 152 boys were given his name while Thomas Jefferson - found on the $2 bill might have also been an influence when 105 babies received the name Thomas in 2022.

Delaware

Moving on, the research found that the most popular baby names in Delaware were Liam (66) and Sophia (50). It was interesting to see Olivia rank second, with the name being the go-to girls' name for so many states thus far.

Delaware was nicknamed, 'The Diamond State' by Thomas Jefferson. In 2022, 20 boys were given the name Thomas which may have been influenced by the 3rd President of the United States. Elsewhere, Eleanor was given to 12 girls and could have been inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt.

D.C

The state of D.C. contains important structures such as the Washington Monument and Capitol Building, but what were some of the state's most popular baby names in 2022? Our investigation found that Henry (68) and Charlotte (46) were the most favored names in the last year.

Henry may very well have been inspired by industrialist Henry Ford while Benjamin Franklin could have been the source of inspiration for the 32 babies given his first name.

Florida

In Florida, the most popular baby names throughout 2022 were Liam (1,686) and Olivia (1,183). In total, there were five different names awarded to over 1,000 babies each. Florida is known for its sunny climate and popular beaches but is also where unique names such as Ava (688) and Luna (686) are becoming more widely used.

Benjamin ranked as the eighth most popular boy's name - with 649 babies receiving this name last year. Benjamin Franklin could have been the inspiration behind this name with the polymath being found on the $100 bill.

Georgia

Georgia is home to vibrant cities such as Atlanta and Columbus - but what names are proving the most popular throughout the state? It was intriguing to learn Noah ranked as the most popular boy's name (630) while Olivia, yet again, ranked as the most prevalent girl's name (544).

Henry Ford may have been a source of inspiration for parents with 340 babies being given this first name. For girls, Amelia Earhart could have influenced the 417 girls who took her first name in 2022.

Hawaii

Hawaii's results proved quite similar to Georgia, with Noah (63) and Olivia (41) once more ranking as the most popular baby names in the state. Hawaii has some incredibly unique names inside the top ten including Maverick (37), Ezra (33), and Kaia (31).

In terms of popular US figures, Eleanor Roosevelt may have inspired parents as 14 girls were given the same first name. Additionally, 11 boys received the name Andrew - which may have been influenced by Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

Idaho

Next, Idaho's most popular baby names in 2022 were Oliver (124) and Olivia (103). Overall, four different names were awarded to over 100 babies - with Liam (109) and Charlotte (100) favored options. Other less common names included Wyatt (70), Asher (67), and Willow (49).

In total, 46 babies were given the name Lincoln which may reference the former US President, Abraham Lincoln - found on the $5 bill. Amelia Earhart might have influenced the 69 girls who adopted her first name in 2022.

Illinois

For Illinois, the most popular baby names were found to be Noah (696) and Olivia (625) and were the only two names to be given to over 600 different babies in 2022. It wasn't a surprise to see Liam, Sophia, and Emma rank highly as it has in many other US states. Names such as Camila (354) and Sebastian (399) were less popular in other areas of the country.

Inspiration may have been taken from Theodore Roosevelt with 470 babies receiving the same first name. Furthermore, Amelia proved a popular name for girls in Illinois - potentially influenced by Amelia Earhart.

Indiana

In Indiana, Oliver was highlighted as the most popular boy's name - and the only name to be given to over 400 babies. Meanwhile, Charlotte was revealed as the most prevalent girl's name with 335 babies.

Lincoln ranked as the tenth most popular boy's name in 2022 and may have been inspired by Abraham Lincoln. Henry also ranked highly and has links to the important American figure, Henry Ford.

Iowa

Iowa's most popular baby names throughout 2022 were Oliver (194) and Olivia (174). Less common names were found in the top ten with Hudson (123), Nora (93), and Hazel (91) all featuring in 2022's ranking.

Theodore Roosevelt may have inspired parents to opt for his first name with 161 baby boys being named Theodore last year. Henry Ford could have had a similar effect as 154 babies received the same first name. In terms of girls' names, Amelia ranked highly and has links to the iconic figure, Amelia Earhart.

Kansas

Kansas is known as the 'Sunflower State' due to its native flower, but did you know Liam and Olivia were the state's most popular baby names last year? Oliver and Charlotte were also favored options and ranked second among their respective genders.

Theodore and Eleanor Roosevelt may have been used as inspiration with both first names ranking inside the top ten. Lincoln - potentially referencing former president Abraham Lincoln - was a name given to 81 baby boys in the same year.

Kentucky

Moving on, the go-to baby names in 2022 in the state of Kentucky were Liam (260) and Harper (202). It was great to see Harper rank top, with Kentucky being the only US state where this was the case. Typical names such as Oliver (228) and Olivia (194) both ranked highly among their respective genders while Waylon was a unique choice that ranked sixth.

In total, 141 baby boys received the name Lincoln which may have ties to Abraham Lincoln while 188 girls received the name Amelia - the third most popular girl's name which may have been inspired by Amelia Earhart.

Louisiana

Louisiana is home to some iconic American cities such as New Orleans and Baton Rouge, but what are the most admired baby names across the last year? Our data found that Liam (275) and Olivia (212) ranked top in the state of Louisiana. Elijah also proved a favored option, ranking second among boys' names.

Overall, Amelia Earhart could have inspired parents with 203 babies receiving the same first name.

Maine

Maine is the most northeastern state in all of America, but how do the state's most popular baby names compare with the rest of the country? In Maine, the most popular names included Oliver (90) and Evelyn (69). It was great to see Evelyn grow in popularity and rank top. Olivia, which proved the go-to in so many parts of the US ranked fourth in Maine.

Madeleine Albright could have been a source of inspiration for parents with 15 girls receiving the first name Madeline/Madeleine. Alternatively, Theodore, which ranked second, could have stemmed from the popular former President, Theodore Roosevelt.

Maryland

In Maryland, Liam was once again revealed as the most popular baby boy's name in a US state (421), for girls, Ava placed in the top spot and was given to 225 babies in 2022. Olivia followed closely behind with 224 while less popular names that ranked inside the top ten included Caleb (185), Luna (148), and Madison (147).

Overall, 91 baby boys were given the name Thomas, which may have been inspired by Thomas Jefferson, found on the $2 bill. For girls, 112 babies received the name Eleanor, potentially motivated by the former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Massachusetts

Moving on, the most favored baby names last year in Massachusetts were Noah (547) and Olivia (363). Yet again, Olivia placed as an extremely admired option for parents when choosing a name. Other usual suspects included Liam (405) and Charlotte (350) with these names featuring frequently throughout other parts of America.

Names related to US figures included Benjamin - given to 319 boys, which may have been inspired by Benjamin Franklin. Additionally, Amelia is placed as the sixth most popular girl's name and has ties to the iconic Amelia Earhart.

Michigan

Michigan is known for its five Great Lakes and beautiful scenery, but what were the most popular baby names in the state throughout 2022? The data revealed Noah (473) and Charlotte (422) were the most popular options for parents last year while Oliver and Olivia placed second within their separate rankings.

Lincoln was highlighted as a popular choice - potentially influenced by Abraham Lincoln - ranking just outside the top ten, in total, 242 baby boys were given this name. For girls, Eleanor Roosevelt may have been an inspiration as 287 girls received the same first name.

Minnesota

For Minnesota, the most popular baby names were revealed as Oliver (349) and Charlotte (280). The state is home to an abundance of lakes with over 10,000 but is also the place of some unique names such as Hudson (208) and Nora (199).

Henry Ford and Theodore Roosevelt may have inspired parents in Minnesota with both first names ranking inside the top three most popular boy names last year. For girls, Eleanor once again proved an admired choice with 175 babies receiving this name - possibly motivated by Eleanor Roosevelt.

Mississippi

In the state of Mississippi, James (175) and Ava (134) were revealed as the most popular baby names throughout the previous year. Oliver, which ranked very highly in most US states, didn't make the top ten in Mississippi. More uncommon names such as Waylon (96) and Kingston (92) ranked inside the top ten instead.

Missouri

Next, in Missouri, the most popular baby names were found to be Oliver (388) and Charlotte (324). Other popular names included Theodore and Henry with these five names all being given to over 300 babies. Overall it was interesting to discover names such as Elijah, Hudson, and Violet all rank inside the top ten.

Henry Ford may have been a source of inspiration for parents when selecting their baby's name - in total 306 babies received the same first name as the iconic industrialist. Meanwhile, Amelia and Eleanor were preferred options for girls and have ties to Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt respectively.

Montana

Montana is home to some wonderful natural landscapes and is known as the 'Treasure State', but what are the most popular baby names in the state? Our research revealed that William (54) and Olivia (44) ranked as the most favored baby names throughout 2022. Less common names such as Maverick (38) and Paisley (32) also ranked inside the top ten.

Madeleine Albright may have motivated parents, as 10 girls received the first name Madeline/Madeleine. Furthermore, Henry Ford could also have inspired parents after his first name was used to name 53 baby boys in Montana last year.

Nebraska

Nebraska is known for its spacious farmlands and is one of the leading agricultural sites in America - but when it comes to baby names, what's currently trending throughout the state? Our data found that Oliver (134) and Charlotte (112) both ranked as the go-to baby names in the previous year.

In terms of popular US figures that could have inspired parents, Henry Ford and Theodore Roosevelt could have had that effect with both first names ranking inside the top five. Alternatively, 60 girls were given the name Eleanor, a name that may have been influenced by the former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Nevada

Moving on, the most popular baby names in the state of Nevada in 2022 were Liam (200) and Olivia (157). These two names have proved a widespread choice in various other parts of the US and are no different in Nevada. Interestingly, Mateo (150) and Luna (131) ranked as the third most popular names in their separate gender rankings.

Amelia Earhart's influence could be argued as 103 girls received the same first name. For boys, 37 babies were named Lincoln which could have been influenced by the former President, Abraham Lincoln.

New Hampshire

Next, in New Hampshire, the most popular baby names in the past year included Theodore (93) and Charlotte (86). Theodore may have been influenced by the 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt - a popular figure in American history. It was also intriguing to see less common names in the top ten such as Jackson (60) and Isla (44).

Aside from Theodore Roosevelt, other influential figures include Henry Ford - with 76 babies receiving the same first name. Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart may also have helped inspire girls' names as both first names ranked in the top ten.

New Jersey

Following New Hampshire, the most popular baby names in the state of New Jersey throughout 2022 were Liam (757) and Emma (488). Liam was the only name to be awarded to over 700 different babies in the state throughout 2022. Popular options in the US, Charlotte, and Amelia, ranked outside the top five in New Jersey.

Benjamin Franklin might have influenced parents with 309 babies given the same name while no babies were named Abraham or Lincoln after the famous former President.

New Mexico

In New Mexico, the most popular baby names in 2022 were Liam (127) and Sophia (73). The state is known for its stunning landscapes but is also home to some uncommon names - within the top ten rankings included Ezekiel (80), Ezra (66), and Aria (47).

In terms of inspiration, the popular figure Andrew Jackson may have influenced parents as 22 babies were given the same first name.

New York

In the Big Apple, our research found that Liam (1,453) and Olivia (919) ranked as the most-used baby names in the state last year. Aside from Liam, Noah also proved an admired option and was the only other name to be given to 1,000 or more babies.

It was interesting to learn that the name Abraham had been given to 235 babies in New York, potentially influenced by the iconic Abraham Lincoln. Madeleine Albright may have had a similar effect with 148 babies receiving the same first name as the former US Secretary of State.

North Carolina

North Carolina is home to some exciting cities such as Charlotte and Raleigh - but what are the most popular baby names throughout the state? Well, our research found that Liam (644) and Olivia (500) ranked as the top boys and girls names during 2022.

A couple of notable figures may have inspired baby names in North Carolina with the first names of Henry Ford and Amelia Earhart appearing in the top ten rankings for their respective genders.

North Dakota

In North Dakota, the most commonly picked baby names during 2022 were Oliver (52) and Olivia (46). These names have proved popular in many US states and therefore, it was no surprise to see them rank highly once again.

It was fascinating to learn that Theodore ranked as the second most popular boy's name in the state. The former President, Roosevelt, was a big admirer of the state during his lifetime and even has a national park named in his remembrance (pictured above). In total, 46 babies were given the same first name as Theodore Roosevelt.

Ohio

Shifting our focus to Ohio, the most popular baby names in the state were Oliver (656) for boys and Charlotte (583) for girls. In total, seven names had been given to over 500 different babies during 2020 with Liam (557), Noah (531), and Olivia (506) all admired options.

Henry Ford and Theodore Roosevelt's influence could be argued with over 500 babies being given the same first name while Abraham Lincoln might have inspired the names of the 404 babies who received Lincoln as their first name throughout 2022.

Oklahoma

Now, onto Oklahoma where the most popular baby names were found to be Liam (214) and Olivia (226). In total, three names were given to 200 different babies with Oliver also proving a favorable option to parents.

Money could have been an inspiration to parents with 56 babies being named Thomas, similar to Thomas Jefferson who is found on the $2 bill. For girls, Eleanor Roosevelt may have influenced parents as 100 babies received the same first name last year.

Oregon

Moving swiftly onto Oregon, the most popular baby names in the state were Oliver (245) and Olivia (156) - a trend that has been developing across many US states. There were also some less common girls' names that made the top ten with Hazel (121), Aurora (103), and Penelope.

Abraham Lincoln's influence could be argued as the name Lincoln was given to 71 different baby boys, the former President is still largely respected across the country and features on the $5 bill.

Pennsylvania

Next, the most popular baby names in the state of Pennsylvania throughout 2022 included Liam (672) and Olivia (572). Pennsylvania's ranking included favorable names seen across many states such as Charlotte (564), Noah (661), and Emma (559).

Featuring just outside the top ten is Andrew - a name given to 204 babies last year - which may have been inspired by Andrew Jackson, the 7th President who still appears on the $20 bill.

Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the go-to baby names throughout 2022 included Liam (69) and Charlotte (54) while other less commonly used names were found in the top ten rankings such as Isla (31) and Camila (30).

Successful US figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and Benjamin Franklin may have inspired parents when it came to choosing a name. Both first names ranked fourth and fifth respectively for boys' names in Rhode Island.

South Carolina

Next up is South Carolina, throughout 2022, the most popular baby names for each gender in the state were Noah (267) and Charlotte (242), these names have consistently ranked in the top ten in various states and South Carolina was no different. Other names included in the ranking were James (249), Elijah (195), and Harper (147).

South Dakota

South Dakota is a state filled with natural beauty and is home to the Badlands National Park, but what are the state's most popular baby names? Last year, Oliver (71) was found to be the most popular boy's name while Evelyn (43) ranked top for girls.

George Washington may have been a source of inspiration for parents when selecting a name, with the first-ever US President remaining an important part of America's history and featuring on the $1 bill. His first name was given to 13 baby boys last year in total.

Tennessee

Moving on, the most popular baby names in the state of Tennessee last year were Liam (433) and Olivia (392). It was impressive to see older names such as William (416) and Elizabeth (208) rank so highly even after being popular for centuries.

Money may influence parents when selecting a baby name as Benjamin (197) and Lincoln (150) proved popular choices and could be inspired by Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln - who feature on the $100 and $5 bill respectively.

Texas

Let's now move on to Texas, in 2022, the most popular baby names were Liam (2,532) for a boy and Olivia (1,892) for a girl, similar to Tennessee and a few other states. Names such as Olivia, Liam, Emma, and Noah are currently trending across the US with the names ranking so highly in various parts of the country.

Influential women in American history such as Amelia Earhart might have influenced parents when selecting a name, in total, 1,222 babies were given the same first name. The same could be said for Abraham Lincoln as 427 babies received the name Lincoln last year.

Utah

In Utah, the most popular baby names throughout 2022 were Oliver (288) and Olivia (229). However, it was also engaging to see less common names such as Hazel (155) and Mia (122) rank among the top ten names for girls in Utah.

Industrialist Henry Ford may have inspired parents as his first name was given to 194 babies in the state. Meanwhile, Jane Addams could have had a similar effect as her name was given to 53 babies in 2022.

Vermont

Vermont may be the second-smallest state, by population, but how does its most popular baby names compare to the rest of the country? Well, in Vermont, the most favorable baby names included Henry (37) and Amelia (28).

Both names that ranked in first for their gender may have been influenced by popular American figures Henry Ford and Amelia Earhart. Additionally, Theodore Roosevelt could have inspired parents as 27 babies were given the same first name last year.

Virginia

Next, in the state of Virginia, the data revealed the most popular baby names in 2022 were Liam (631) and Charlotte (462). Liam in particular proved extremely favorable to parents and was the only name to be chosen more than 500 times, Noah followed next with 492.

Could money have inspired parents when selecting a name? George (92) and Benjamin (282) proved prevalent names in the state and could refer to George Washington and Benjamin Franklin - two figures who feature on America's banknotes.

Washington

Shifting gears, the most popular names chosen for babies in Washington state last year were Oliver (405) and Olivia (389) - following the trend of many states. These two names consistently rank high among baby names across the country, the trend is clear to see among different areas of the US.

Madeleine Albright may have been an inspiration for parents with 62 girls being given the first name Madeline/Madeleine last year. Additionally, Theodore was a name given to 355 baby boys and may have referenced the popular former President, Theodore Roosevelt.

West Virginia

Heading toward the end of our study, the most popular baby names in the state of West Virginia included Asher (94) and Amelia (98). Overall, it was extremely interesting to find Asher as the most popular boy's name, a unique choice in comparison to other states. Maverick, Hudson, and Paisley were also uncommon inclusions in the top ten.

Founding fathers Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin may have influenced parents when choosing their baby's names. Alexander was a name given to 36 babies while 40 babies received the name Benjamin in West Virginia last year.

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the most common baby names throughout 2022 included Henry (336) for boys and Charlotte (240) for girls. Other popular choices such as Oliver and Olivia ranked second among their gender's rankings. Less common names to make the top ten were Leo and Levi.

In total, 170 babies were given the name Eleanor - which may have been inspired by the iconic Eleanor Roosevelt. Furthermore, Henry ranked top, a name that could have been influenced by the industrialist Henry Ford.

Wyoming

Lastly, our final state to examine is Wyoming. In 2022, the most popular baby names in the state were Noah (29) and Charlotte (27). Wyoming is the smallest state, in terms of population, and therefore it was no surprise to see lower figures across this specific area.

Despite that, Lincoln proved a popular choice - given to 14 babies and potentially inspired by Abraham Lincoln while no babies were named after Rosa Parks or Madeleine Albright. However, 11 babies received the name Eleanor, which may have been influenced by Eleanor Roosevelt.