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Most Popular Baby Names in Rhode Island

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

Top Girl Names in Rhode Island

  1. 1Olivia
  2. 2Emma
  3. 3Charlotte
  4. 4Sophia
  5. 5Amelia
  6. 6Ava
  7. 7Isabella
  8. 8NoraSTATE PICK
  9. 9LilySTATE PICK
  10. 10EleanorSTATE PICK

Top Boy Names in Rhode Island

  1. 1Liam
  2. 2Noah
  3. 3Oliver
  4. 4James
  5. 5Elijah
  6. 6Henry
  7. 7William
  8. 8Mateo
  9. 9SebastianSTATE PICK
  10. 10Lucas

Names Unique to Rhode Island

These names appear in Rhode Island's top 10 but not in the national top 10 — making them distinctly popular in the Northeast.

NoraLilyEleanorSebastian

Rising Names in the Northeast

Names gaining popularity across Northeast states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular baby girl name in Rhode Island?

Olivia is the most popular girl name in Rhode Island according to 2023 Social Security Administration data.

What is the most popular baby boy name in Rhode Island?

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

How do Rhode Island baby names compare to national trends?

Rhode Island follows many national trends but has regional flavor too. Names like Nora and Sebastian 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 Rhode Island 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.