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Most Popular Baby Names in Louisiana

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

Top Girl Names in Louisiana

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

Top Boy Names in Louisiana

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

Names Unique to Louisiana

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

HarperEllaAbigailGraceMasonJaylenAidenLogan

Rising Names in the South

Names gaining popularity across South states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular baby girl name in Louisiana?

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

What is the most popular baby boy name in Louisiana?

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

How do Louisiana baby names compare to national trends?

Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.