Ava and William top Mississippi’s most popular baby names of 2024, with Olivia, Harper, Mary, John, James, Noah, and Liam close behind.
Girls: Ava holds #1 (94), edging Olivia (93) and Amelia (86). Harper climbs to #4; Mary moves into the top 5. Charlotte and Elizabeth tie at #6, Ivy jumps 11 spots to #7, and Emma and Nova share #8.
Boys: William rises to #1 (161), just ahead of John (158) and James (146). Noah and Liam complete the top five; Elijah follows at #6. Waylon and Mason hold at #7 and #8, while Asher reaches #9 and Samuel #10.
Mississippi’s list blends enduring classics—Mary, Elizabeth, John, James—with fresher favorites like Harper, Nova, Asher, and Waylon.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | William | 161 |
| 2 | -1 | John | 158 |
| 3 | -1 | James | 146 |
| 4 | 1 | Noah | 112 |
| 5 | 1 | Liam | 102 |
| 6 | -2 | Elijah | 101 |
| 7 | - | Waylon | 90 |
| 8 | - | Mason | 85 |
| 9 | 4 | Asher | 84 |
| 10 | 8 | Samuel | 81 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Ava | 94 |
| 2 | 1 | Olivia | 93 |
| 3 | -1 | Amelia | 86 |
| 4 | 1 | Harper | 82 |
| 5 | 3 | Mary | 78 |
| 6 | -2 | Charlotte | 74 |
| 6 | - | Elizabeth | 74 |
| 7 | 11 | Ivy | 65 |
| 8 | -1 | Emma | 62 |
| 8 | - | Nova | 62 |