Lainey leads and Oliver reigns—discover Montana’s most popular baby names of 2024 for girls and boys.
Girls: Lainey rockets 11 spots to #1 with 47 babies named, edging Charlotte (#2, 41) and Olivia (#3, 37). Eleanor (#4, 35) and Evelyn (#5, 34) hold steady, while Amelia slips to #6 (32) and Emma to #7 (31). A three-way tie at #8—Hazel, Isla, and Nora—finds each with 30 Montana babies.
Boys: Oliver holds the top spot with 58, followed by James (56) and Theodore (49). Climbers Hudson (#4, 47), William (#5, 45), and Liam (#6, 43) make a strong showing. Noah eases to #7 (42), Beau surges nine places to #8 (39), and Asher and Maverick share #9 with 36 each.
Montana blends timeless picks like James, William, Eleanor, and Evelyn with fresh favorites such as Lainey, Isla, Maverick, and Beau. Use this list to see what’s most loved statewide in 2024 as you narrow your shortlist.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Oliver | 58 |
| 2 | 1 | James | 56 |
| 3 | -1 | Theodore | 49 |
| 4 | 3 | Hudson | 47 |
| 5 | 3 | William | 45 |
| 6 | 3 | Liam | 43 |
| 7 | -1 | Noah | 42 |
| 8 | 9 | Beau | 39 |
| 9 | 1 | Asher | 36 |
| 9 | 4 | Maverick | 36 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Lainey | 47 |
| 2 | -1 | Charlotte | 41 |
| 3 | - | Olivia | 37 |
| 4 | - | Eleanor | 35 |
| 5 | - | Evelyn | 34 |
| 6 | -2 | Amelia | 32 |
| 7 | -5 | Emma | 31 |
| 8 | -5 | Hazel | 30 |
| 8 | -2 | Isla | 30 |
| 8 | -4 | Nora | 30 |