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Most Popular Baby Names in Alabama

The top 10 girl and boy names registered in Alabama in 2023, based on Social Security Administration birth records.

Top Girl Names in Alabama

  1. 1Ava
  2. 2Emma
  3. 3Olivia
  4. 4HarperSTATE PICK
  5. 5Amelia
  6. 6Isabella
  7. 7Charlotte
  8. 8EllaSTATE PICK
  9. 9AbigailSTATE PICK
  10. 10ScarlettSTATE PICK

Top Boy Names in Alabama

  1. 1Liam
  2. 2William
  3. 3James
  4. 4Noah
  5. 5MasonSTATE PICK
  6. 6Elijah
  7. 7JohnSTATE PICK
  8. 8BenjaminSTATE PICK
  9. 9WyattSTATE PICK
  10. 10Oliver

Names Unique to Alabama

These names appear in Alabama's top 10 but not in the national top 10 — making them distinctly popular in the South.

HarperEllaAbigailScarlettMasonJohnBenjaminWyatt

Rising Names in the South

Names gaining popularity across South states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular baby girl name in Alabama?

Ava is the most popular girl name in Alabama according to 2023 Social Security Administration data.

What is the most popular baby boy name in Alabama?

Liam is the #1 boy name in Alabama for 2023. It's also highly ranked nationally.

How do Alabama baby names compare to national trends?

Alabama follows many national trends but has regional flavor too. Names like Harper and Mason appear in the state top 10 but not the national top 10.

Where does this data come from?

This data comes from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), which publishes annual state-level baby name statistics based on Social Security card applications. The data reflects names given to at least 5 babies in Alabama in 2023.

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Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) 2023 annual baby names by state. Names are ranked by frequency of Social Security card applications in each state. Data is in the public domain.