Discover the most popular baby girl names in Maryland for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are capturing hearts and making waves this year.
The list of popular baby girl names in Maryland reflects a blend of enduring favorites and rising stars. Leading the pack is Olivia, maintaining its top spot with 249 babies named. Emma follows closely, climbing two ranks to second place with 221 babies. Charlotte holds steady at third with 213 babies, while Sophia and Mia round out the top five with slight increases in popularity. Amelia has seen a notable rise, moving up two spots to sixth place. Ava has experienced a significant drop, falling six places to seventh despite still being a beloved choice for many parents. Harper makes an impressive leap into the top ten, jumping eight spots to ninth place. Zoe also climbs three positions to secure the tenth spot. Further down the list, names like Eliana and Genesis have made remarkable gains, reflecting changing trends and preferences among new parents. Traditional names such as Elizabeth and Emily continue to hold strong positions, while newer entries like Isla and Scarlett are gaining traction. Names that have seen substantial increases include Ashley, soaring 59 places to rank 49th, and Ayla, making an impressive debut at rank 76 after climbing 96 spots. On the other hand, some names like Luna and Evelyn have experienced declines but remain popular choices overall. This diverse mix of classic and contemporary names showcases the rich tapestry of naming trends in Maryland for baby girls in 2023.
Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
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1 | - | Olivia | 249 |
2 | 2 | Emma | 221 |
3 | - | Charlotte | 213 |
4 | 1 | Sophia | 209 |
5 | 1 | Mia | 207 |
6 | 2 | Amelia | 174 |
7 | -6 | Ava | 173 |
8 | -1 | Isabella | 160 |
9 | 8 | Harper | 145 |
10 | 3 | Zoe | 143 |
11 | 13 | Sofia | 127 |
12 | -2 | Madison | 122 |
13 | 16 | Eliana | 120 |
14 | 2 | Genesis | 119 |
14 | -2 | Elizabeth | 119 |
16 | 12 | Scarlett | 113 |
16 | 4 | Emily | 113 |
18 | 8 | Nora | 111 |
19 | -1 | Chloe | 110 |
20 | -11 | Luna | 108 |
20 | -5 | Layla | 108 |
22 | -11 | Evelyn | 105 |
22 | -1 | Abigail | 105 |
24 | 8 | Grace | 103 |
25 | -11 | Nova | 102 |
25 | -7 | Lily | 102 |
25 | -4 | Eleanor | 102 |
28 | -7 | Naomi | 99 |
29 | 6 | Penelope | 98 |
29 | -2 | Gianna | 98 |
29 | -4 | Aurora | 98 |
32 | - | Camila | 96 |
33 | 7 | Avery | 95 |
34 | -5 | Violet | 94 |
35 | 8 | Hazel | 93 |
36 | 16 | Leah | 90 |
36 | 7 | Isla | 90 |
38 | -9 | Aria | 87 |
39 | 11 | Lucy | 86 |
40 | -4 | Riley | 84 |
40 | 8 | Lillian | 84 |
40 | -1 | Hannah | 84 |
43 | - | Ellie | 83 |
44 | -3 | Mila | 79 |
44 | -10 | Maya | 79 |
46 | -9 | Madelyn | 78 |
47 | 10 | Ivy | 75 |
47 | -10 | Ella | 75 |
49 | -6 | Victoria | 74 |
49 | 59 | Ashley | 74 |
51 | 19 | Savannah | 73 |
52 | - | Natalie | 72 |
53 | 14 | Gabriella | 71 |
54 | 16 | Josephine | 68 |
54 | 5 | Autumn | 68 |
56 | -4 | Leilani | 67 |
56 | 10 | Emilia | 67 |
58 | -17 | Zoey | 65 |
58 | 1 | Kinsley | 65 |
58 | 35 | Audrey | 65 |
58 | -7 | Addison | 65 |
62 | -10 | Willow | 64 |
62 | 5 | Sophie | 64 |
64 | -2 | Zuri | 63 |
64 | -15 | Alice | 63 |
66 | 11 | Kennedy | 62 |
66 | 15 | Brianna | 62 |
68 | -4 | Stella | 61 |
69 | 6 | Maeve | 60 |
70 | -14 | Hailey | 59 |
70 | 23 | Aaliyah | 59 |
72 | -25 | Skylar | 58 |
72 | 12 | Sadie | 58 |
72 | -14 | Aubrey | 58 |
72 | -2 | Ariana | 58 |
76 | 27 | Madeline | 57 |
76 | 14 | Caroline | 57 |
76 | 96 | Ayla | 57 |
79 | 19 | Jade | 56 |
80 | -5 | Amy | 55 |
80 | -17 | Allison | 55 |
82 | 85 | Summer | 54 |
82 | 76 | Iris | 54 |
82 | -18 | Claire | 54 |
85 | -18 | Quinn | 53 |
85 | 87 | Eden | 53 |
85 | -1 | Brielle | 53 |
88 | 96 | Lainey | 51 |
88 | 5 | Anna | 51 |
90 | 23 | Paisley | 50 |
91 | -10 | Delilah | 49 |
91 | 35 | Dakota | 49 |
91 | -18 | Cora | 49 |
94 | -20 | Valentina | 48 |
94 | -10 | Brooklyn | 48 |
96 | 48 | Parker | 47 |
96 | 33 | Maria | 47 |
98 | 15 | Journee | 46 |
98 | 69 | Delaney | 46 |
100 | 8 | Everly | 45 |