Olivia, Liam Top 2024 Baby Names Across Multiple US States

The Social Security Administration's 2024 data reveals that Liam and Olivia remain the most popular baby names nationally in the United States, continuing long-standing trends seen across multiple states. In Pennsylvania, traditional names like Olivia, Charlotte, Emma, and Noah dominated, mirroring similar patterns in neighboring New Jersey. Regional variations exist, such as California favoring girl names that end in 'A' and Georgia embracing names like Charlotte and the trendy Nova. States like Ohio highlight Oliver and Charlotte as top choices, while in North Carolina, Liam and Olivia held their positions for several consecutive years. Some unique names gained traction nationwide, including Ailany and Truce as the fastest-rising girl and boy names respectively, while names like Theodore saw notable climbs in specific states like Pennsylvania. Overall, while classic names continue to prevail, there is a subtle emergence of newer names gaining popularity in various regions.