Discover the most popular baby names in Missouri for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts for both girls and boys this year.
In Missouri, parents are loving traditional yet stylish names for their little girls. Charlotte leads the pack with 284 babies named in 2023, followed closely by Olivia and Amelia. Harper and Eleanor have made significant jumps in popularity, each securing a spot at rank 4 with 217 babies named. Meanwhile, Hazel has seen a notable rise, climbing five spots to round out the top ten. For boys, Oliver remains the favorite name with 355 babies named in 2023. Henry and Liam follow closely behind, showing slight increases in popularity. Noah and Theodore have swapped places from last year, while Hudson makes a notable climb to seventh place. James holds steady at eighth place, maintaining its classic appeal. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just curious about naming trends in Missouri, our list of popular baby names offers a fascinating glimpse into current preferences among new parents.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Oliver | 355 |
| 2 | 1 | Henry | 311 |
| 3 | 1 | Liam | 288 |
| 4 | 2 | Noah | 287 |
| 5 | -3 | Theodore | 277 |
| 6 | -1 | William | 261 |
| 7 | 2 | Hudson | 246 |
| 8 | - | James | 234 |
| 9 | -2 | Elijah | 218 |
| 10 | 2 | Owen | 206 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Charlotte | 284 |
| 2 | - | Olivia | 279 |
| 3 | - | Amelia | 254 |
| 4 | 3 | Harper | 217 |
| 4 | 4 | Eleanor | 217 |
| 6 | -2 | Emma | 209 |
| 7 | -2 | Evelyn | 200 |
| 8 | 1 | Sophia | 196 |
| 9 | -3 | Ava | 178 |
| 10 | 5 | Hazel | 161 |