Discover the most popular baby names in West Virginia for both girls and boys in 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts this year.
For girls, Amelia continues to hold the top spot with 74 babies named in 2023. Charlotte has seen a significant rise, climbing six spots to become the second most popular name. Harper, Olivia, and Willow round out the top five, showcasing a mix of traditional and contemporary choices. Notably, Lainey made an impressive leap of 33 places to share the seventh position with Ellie.
On the boys' side, Oliver has surged to first place with 107 babies named in 2023. Waylon and Grayson follow closely behind, while Maverick and Noah complete the top five. Hudson's popularity is on the rise as well, moving up four spots. Jackson also saw a notable increase of eleven places to tie with Elijah at eighth place.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or just curious about naming trends in West Virginia, this list provides a fascinating glimpse into current preferences for baby names in the state.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Oliver | 107 |
| 2 | 1 | Waylon | 96 |
| 3 | -1 | Grayson | 80 |
| 4 | 2 | Maverick | 78 |
| 5 | 1 | Noah | 74 |
| 6 | 4 | Hudson | 72 |
| 7 | -6 | Asher | 71 |
| 8 | 11 | Jackson | 65 |
| 8 | 3 | Elijah | 65 |
| 10 | -5 | Liam | 62 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Amelia | 74 |
| 2 | 6 | Charlotte | 66 |
| 3 | 3 | Harper | 65 |
| 4 | -2 | Olivia | 64 |
| 5 | -1 | Willow | 63 |
| 6 | 4 | Paisley | 60 |
| 7 | 33 | Lainey | 56 |
| 7 | 6 | Ellie | 56 |
| 9 | -6 | Sophia | 51 |
| 10 | 1 | Oaklynn | 50 |