Discover the most popular baby names in North Carolina for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts for both girls and boys this year.
For girls, Olivia continues to reign supreme with 502 babies named in 2023. Amelia and Charlotte follow closely, maintaining their positions as beloved choices among parents. Emma and Sophia have seen a slight rise in popularity, while Ava has experienced a small dip. Newcomers like Mia and Harper are climbing the ranks, sharing the eighth spot with Evelyn. Isabella rounds out the top ten despite a minor drop. On the boys' side, Liam remains the undisputed favorite with 715 babies named this year. Noah and William hold steady in second and third place respectively. James has edged up to fourth place, pushing Oliver down one spot. Henry and Elijah are tied at sixth place, showing consistent appeal. Levi maintains his position at eighth, while Lucas sees a slight increase in popularity. Notably, Theodore makes a significant leap into the top ten. Explore these popular names that reflect current trends and timeless preferences among North Carolina parents!
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Liam | 715 |
| 2 | - | Noah | 647 |
| 3 | - | William | 483 |
| 4 | 1 | James | 481 |
| 5 | -1 | Oliver | 478 |
| 6 | - | Elijah | 418 |
| 6 | 1 | Henry | 418 |
| 8 | - | Levi | 404 |
| 9 | 1 | Lucas | 356 |
| 10 | 13 | Theodore | 339 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Olivia | 502 |
| 2 | - | Amelia | 420 |
| 3 | - | Charlotte | 417 |
| 4 | 1 | Emma | 407 |
| 5 | 1 | Sophia | 373 |
| 6 | -2 | Ava | 351 |
| 7 | 1 | Mia | 319 |
| 8 | 2 | Evelyn | 311 |
| 8 | 1 | Harper | 311 |
| 10 | -3 | Isabella | 306 |