Discover the most popular baby names in Mississippi for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are capturing the hearts of parents across the state.
For girls, Ava continues to hold the top spot with 119 babies named this year. Amelia has climbed up to second place with 109 babies, while Olivia remains a strong contender at third with 105. Other popular choices include Charlotte, Harper, and Elizabeth, each showing significant changes in their rankings. Notably, Mary and Emma share the seventh position with Nova, each welcoming 76 new additions.
On the boys' side, John has taken over as the most popular name in Mississippi with 172 babies named this year. James follows closely behind at second place with 162 babies. William rounds out the top three with 150 new entries. Names like Elijah, Noah, and Liam also make a strong showing. Interestingly, Josiah has made a remarkable leap to tenth place with an impressive increase in popularity.
Explore these lists to find inspiration or see if your favorite name made it to the top ranks!
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | John | 172 |
| 2 | -1 | James | 162 |
| 3 | 1 | William | 150 |
| 4 | -1 | Elijah | 130 |
| 5 | -1 | Noah | 120 |
| 6 | 1 | Liam | 109 |
| 7 | 1 | Waylon | 98 |
| 8 | 4 | Mason | 90 |
| 9 | 6 | Grayson | 87 |
| 10 | 28 | Josiah | 82 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Ava | 119 |
| 2 | 1 | Amelia | 109 |
| 3 | -1 | Olivia | 105 |
| 4 | 3 | Charlotte | 92 |
| 5 | 1 | Harper | 88 |
| 6 | 3 | Elizabeth | 81 |
| 7 | -4 | Nova | 76 |
| 7 | 5 | Mary | 76 |
| 7 | 2 | Emma | 76 |
| 10 | 8 | Evelyn | 63 |