Discover the most popular baby girl names in Kentucky for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are capturing the hearts of parents across the Bluegrass State.
In Kentucky, Amelia takes the top spot with 202 babies named this year, followed closely by Charlotte and Emma. Olivia and Evelyn round out the top five, showcasing a blend of traditional and contemporary choices. Notable risers include Lainey, climbing an impressive 30 spots to tie with Scarlett at rank 13, and Eden, soaring 35 places to rank 41. Meanwhile, names like Everleigh and Delilah have seen significant drops in popularity.
This list provides a fascinating glimpse into naming trends within Kentucky, reflecting both enduring preferences and emerging trends. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your little one or simply curious about current naming fashions, our comprehensive ranking offers valuable insights into the most cherished baby girl names in Kentucky today.
| 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 |
| 11 | -4 | Paisley | 125 |
| 12 | -1 | Eleanor | 121 |
| 13 | 4 | Scarlett | 119 |
| 13 | 30 | Lainey | 119 |
| 15 | 7 | Ivy | 117 |
| 15 | 4 | Hazel | 117 |
| 17 | -8 | Isabella | 106 |
| 17 | -2 | Ellie | 106 |
| 19 | -3 | Elizabeth | 104 |
| 20 | 3 | Nora | 102 |
| 21 | - | Mia | 101 |
| 22 | -3 | Nova | 99 |
| 23 | -10 | Layla | 98 |
| 24 | 17 | Riley | 94 |
| 25 | - | Lily | 93 |
| 26 | 5 | Oaklynn | 92 |
| 27 | -13 | Avery | 91 |
| 28 | 12 | Kinsley | 89 |
| 28 | -1 | Aurora | 89 |
| 30 | -5 | Violet | 88 |
| 31 | 6 | Lillian | 86 |
| 32 | 18 | Abigail | 80 |
| 33 | -9 | Raelynn | 79 |
| 33 | - | Luna | 79 |
| 35 | - | Stella | 78 |
| 35 | -1 | Sadie | 78 |
| 37 | -10 | Everleigh | 77 |
| 38 | 4 | Josie | 71 |
| 39 | - | Lucy | 70 |
| 40 | -9 | Addison | 69 |
| 41 | 16 | Madelyn | 68 |
| 41 | 35 | Eden | 68 |
| 43 | -16 | Delilah | 67 |
| 44 | 6 | Emily | 65 |
| 45 | -2 | Penelope | 64 |
| 45 | 13 | Emery | 64 |
| 47 | 20 | Millie | 63 |
| 47 | 9 | Emersyn | 63 |
| 47 | 21 | Eliza | 63 |
| 47 | -12 | Chloe | 63 |
| 47 | -1 | Aria | 63 |
| 47 | 12 | Adalynn | 63 |
| 53 | 1 | Cora | 62 |
| 53 | -26 | Caroline | 62 |
| 55 | 7 | Grace | 61 |
| 56 | 3 | Naomi | 60 |
| 56 | -11 | Isla | 60 |
| 58 | 45 | Iris | 58 |
| 59 | -12 | Zoey | 57 |
| 60 | 24 | Ruby | 56 |
| 61 | 62 | Georgia | 55 |
| 62 | - | Rylee | 54 |
| 62 | 14 | Magnolia | 54 |
| 62 | 14 | Kennedy | 54 |
| 62 | 6 | Hannah | 54 |
| 66 | -12 | Lydia | 53 |
| 66 | 64 | Josephine | 53 |
| 66 | -28 | Everly | 53 |
| 69 | -4 | Mary | 52 |
| 70 | -5 | Oakley | 51 |
| 70 | -20 | Hadley | 51 |
| 70 | 16 | Charlie | 51 |
| 70 | 96 | Bailey | 51 |
| 74 | 40 | Vivian | 50 |
| 74 | 29 | Victoria | 50 |
| 74 | 18 | Sofia | 50 |
| 74 | 40 | Serenity | 50 |
| 74 | -27 | Mila | 50 |
| 74 | -27 | Madison | 50 |
| 80 | 3 | Natalie | 49 |
| 80 | -12 | Audrey | 49 |
| 82 | 10 | Emilia | 47 |
| 83 | -22 | Remi | 46 |
| 83 | -10 | Blakely | 46 |
| 83 | -10 | Alice | 46 |
| 86 | 17 | Wrenley | 45 |
| 86 | 3 | Claire | 45 |
| 86 | - | Brynlee | 45 |
| 86 | 99 | Ada | 45 |
| 90 | -22 | Piper | 44 |
| 91 | 57 | Saylor | 43 |
| 91 | 12 | Sarah | 43 |
| 91 | 42 | Elena | 43 |
| 94 | -18 | Parker | 42 |
| 95 | 8 | Presley | 41 |
| 95 | 5 | Gianna | 41 |
| 95 | 25 | Clara | 41 |
| 98 | -26 | Lyla | 40 |
| 99 | 1 | River | 39 |
| 99 | -7 | Eliana | 39 |