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Most Popular Baby Names in Arkansas

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

Top Girl Names in Arkansas

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

Top Boy Names in Arkansas

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

Names Unique to Arkansas

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

HarperAbigailEllaGraceLilyMasonLoganWyattCarter

Rising Names in the South

Names gaining popularity across South states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular baby girl name in Arkansas?

Emma is the most popular girl name in Arkansas according to 2023 Social Security Administration data.

What is the most popular baby boy name in Arkansas?

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

How do Arkansas baby names compare to national trends?

Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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.