West Virginia’s most popular baby names of 2024 are in: Amelia and Oliver take the top spots, with Lainey, Olivia, and Waylon close behind.
Girls highlights: Amelia holds #1 (89). Lainey and Olivia share #2 (72 each), with Willow at #3 (71). Charlotte dips to #4 (56). Emma and Scarlett tie at #5 (55), and Scarlett makes the biggest jump (+11). Sophia is #6 (54), while Aurora and Evelyn share #7 (53 each), both gaining.
Boys highlights: Oliver stays #1 (102), followed by Waylon at #2 (92). Maverick nudges up to #3 (83). Hudson and Liam share #4 (79 each), with Liam the biggest climber (+4). Elijah is #5 (77). Noah slips to #6 (74). Asher holds at #7 (73). Wyatt climbs to #8 (67), and Grayson slides to #9 (57).
Ties are a theme this year, and the mix spans enduring classics (Emma, Noah) and modern favorites (Maverick, Willow)—a snapshot of West Virginia’s current naming style.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Oliver | 102 |
| 2 | - | Waylon | 92 |
| 3 | 1 | Maverick | 83 |
| 4 | 2 | Hudson | 79 |
| 4 | 4 | Liam | 79 |
| 5 | 3 | Elijah | 77 |
| 6 | -1 | Noah | 74 |
| 7 | - | Asher | 73 |
| 8 | 3 | Wyatt | 67 |
| 9 | -6 | Grayson | 57 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Amelia | 89 |
| 2 | 5 | Lainey | 72 |
| 2 | 2 | Olivia | 72 |
| 3 | 2 | Willow | 71 |
| 4 | -1 | Charlotte | 56 |
| 5 | 7 | Emma | 55 |
| 5 | 11 | Scarlett | 55 |
| 6 | 2 | Sophia | 54 |
| 7 | 5 | Aurora | 53 |
| 7 | 7 | Evelyn | 53 |