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Most Popular Baby Names in Tennessee

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

Top Girl Names in Tennessee

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

Top Boy Names in Tennessee

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

Names Unique to Tennessee

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

HarperAbigailEllaGraceLilyMasonLoganCarterWyatt

Rising Names in the South

Names gaining popularity across South states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular baby girl name in Tennessee?

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

What is the most popular baby boy name in Tennessee?

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

How do Tennessee baby names compare to national trends?

Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.