What are the most popular baby names in Georgia? New girls name climbs to the top in 2024
On average, about 10,000 babies are born in America every day, according to data from the CDC. That equates to millions of people every year wondering "What should be the baby's name?"
The Social Security Administration releases annual lists of the 1,000 most popular names in each state and across the U.S. Is your baby's name trendy or a trend setter?
Liam
Noah
James
William
Oliver
Charlotte
Olivia
Amelia
Emma
Ava
Liam was the top boy name in 2023 and 2020 and has been among the top 5 since 2018. Noah and William have been among the top 3 since 2015. One name that's jumped in and out of the top 5 over the last decade or so is Elijah.
Charlotte has been slowly growing in popularity, claiming the No. 2 spot in 2023 and having been in the top 5 since 2019. Olivia was the longtime queen, sitting at the tippy top from 2021 to 2023. One name that's jumped in and out of the top 5 over the last decade or so is Isabella.
According to the Bump, Liam is an Irish name meaning "strong-willed warrior." It's a diminutive of the British name William, meaning "helmet of will" or "protection."
The Bump says Charlotte has French and Roman origins, standing as a feminine variation of Charles which means "free man." Historically, it has been a name evoking nobility and the freedom of creative expression.
Liam
Noah
Oliver
Theodore
James
Olivia
Emma
Amelia
Charlotte
Mia
Liam is not only Georgia's most popular boy name, it has been the most popular name in America since 2017. It and Noah have had the top 2 spots since 2014. Theodore has been slowly picking up speed over the years.
Olivia has also been a longtime queen, staying at the top since 2019. Before that, Emma held the crown, but she and Emma have been in the top 2 since 2014. Mia has been growing in numbers over the years.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Georgia's most popular baby names: Charlotte, Liam, Olivia, Noah, Emma
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