Ohio’s 2024 most popular baby names are in: Charlotte and Oliver lead the pack, with Amelia, Olivia, Noah, Theodore, and Liam close behind.
Girls highlights: Charlotte holds No. 1 with 531 babies, followed by Amelia (480) and Olivia (420). Evelyn edges up one spot to No. 4, nudging Sophia to No. 5. Emma stays steady at No. 6, Eleanor climbs two to No. 7, Harper holds at No. 8, and Nora ticks up to No. 9. Biggest mover: Lainey vaults 14 places to No. 10 with 309 babies.
Boys highlights: Oliver stays No. 1 with 617 babies. Noah rises two spots to No. 2 (597), with Theodore at No. 3 (595) and Liam at No. 4 (563). Henry holds at No. 5; James jumps five to No. 6; Hudson stays No. 7. A tie at No. 8: Elijah and Lucas each at 377, while Grayson surges eight spots to No. 9 with 373.
Ranks and year-over-year changes reflect Ohio births in 2024; ties share a rank. Use these lists to balance beloved classics with rising favorites across the state.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Oliver | 617 |
| 2 | 2 | Noah | 597 |
| 3 | -1 | Theodore | 595 |
| 4 | -1 | Liam | 563 |
| 5 | - | Henry | 509 |
| 6 | 5 | James | 421 |
| 7 | - | Hudson | 415 |
| 8 | -2 | Elijah | 377 |
| 8 | 5 | Lucas | 377 |
| 9 | 8 | Grayson | 373 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Charlotte | 531 |
| 2 | - | Amelia | 480 |
| 3 | - | Olivia | 420 |
| 4 | 1 | Evelyn | 413 |
| 5 | -1 | Sophia | 376 |
| 6 | - | Emma | 353 |
| 7 | 2 | Eleanor | 345 |
| 8 | - | Harper | 333 |
| 9 | 1 | Nora | 330 |
| 10 | 14 | Lainey | 309 |