Discover the most popular baby names in Kentucky for 2023! Whether you're expecting a little girl or boy, find inspiration from the top names that parents across the Bluegrass State are choosing for their newborns.
For girls, Amelia has taken the lead with 202 babies named this year, followed closely by Charlotte and Emma. Other favorites include Olivia, Evelyn, and Harper. New entries like Willow and Ella are also making waves in Kentucky's naming trends.
On the boys' side, Liam continues to hold strong at number one with 255 babies named in 2023. Oliver and Noah follow closely behind. Classic names like William and James remain popular, while Theodore has seen a significant rise in popularity this year.
Explore these beloved names to see what resonates with you as you prepare to welcome your new bundle of joy!
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 255 |
| 2 | 1 | Oliver | 248 |
| 3 | -1 | Noah | 224 |
| 4 | - | William | 218 |
| 5 | 1 | Elijah | 207 |
| 6 | - | Waylon | 185 |
| 7 | 1 | James | 181 |
| 8 | 2 | Hudson | 179 |
| 9 | - | Levi | 178 |
| 10 | 7 | Theodore | 177 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Amelia | 202 |
| 2 | 3 | Charlotte | 190 |
| 3 | 1 | Emma | 184 |
| 4 | -2 | Olivia | 181 |
| 5 | 2 | Evelyn | 155 |
| 6 | -5 | Harper | 154 |
| 7 | 3 | Willow | 146 |
| 8 | 4 | Sophia | 142 |
| 9 | 8 | Ella | 138 |
| 10 | -4 | Ava | 137 |