Discover the most popular baby girl names in North Carolina for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are capturing hearts across the state.
The list of popular baby girl names in North Carolina reflects a blend of enduring charm and contemporary appeal. Leading the pack is Olivia, with 502 babies named this year, followed closely by Amelia and Charlotte. Names like Emma and Sophia continue to rise in popularity, while Ava has seen a slight decline. Newer entries such as Ellie and Lainey have made significant jumps, indicating shifting trends among parents. Traditional names like Elizabeth and Eleanor remain steadfast choices, showcasing their lasting allure.
Notable climbers include Violet and Hazel, each moving up twelve spots, while Sadie has surged fourteen places. On the other hand, Caroline has experienced a notable drop of twenty-two ranks. The diversity in name choices—from classic picks like Emily and Anna to more unique selections such as Magnolia and Oaklynn—highlights the rich variety of preferences among North Carolinian parents.
Whether you're seeking inspiration or simply curious about naming trends, this comprehensive list offers a fascinating glimpse into the most cherished baby girl names in North Carolina for 2023.
| 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 |
| 11 | - | Eleanor | 288 |
| 12 | 1 | Elizabeth | 268 |
| 13 | 2 | Nova | 250 |
| 14 | 10 | Ellie | 226 |
| 15 | -1 | Scarlett | 220 |
| 16 | 6 | Sofia | 218 |
| 17 | -5 | Luna | 211 |
| 18 | -1 | Layla | 210 |
| 19 | 7 | Avery | 209 |
| 20 | 6 | Abigail | 208 |
| 20 | -4 | Nora | 208 |
| 22 | 1 | Ella | 206 |
| 22 | -4 | Willow | 206 |
| 24 | 7 | Madison | 204 |
| 25 | -5 | Naomi | 201 |
| 26 | -6 | Lily | 199 |
| 27 | -2 | Chloe | 195 |
| 28 | 3 | Riley | 192 |
| 28 | 12 | Violet | 192 |
| 30 | 12 | Hazel | 190 |
| 31 | -1 | Emily | 188 |
| 31 | 8 | Gianna | 188 |
| 33 | -7 | Isla | 179 |
| 34 | -3 | Ivy | 178 |
| 35 | -1 | Aria | 177 |
| 35 | 14 | Sadie | 177 |
| 37 | - | Zoe | 174 |
| 38 | -2 | Camila | 173 |
| 39 | -1 | Lillian | 172 |
| 40 | -22 | Caroline | 171 |
| 40 | 12 | Penelope | 171 |
| 42 | -13 | Addison | 169 |
| 43 | 96 | Lainey | 168 |
| 44 | 14 | Lucy | 166 |
| 45 | -2 | Eliana | 164 |
| 46 | 10 | Madelyn | 162 |
| 47 | -6 | Kinsley | 160 |
| 47 | -1 | Mila | 160 |
| 49 | -14 | Aurora | 155 |
| 50 | 5 | Stella | 146 |
| 51 | -7 | Paisley | 143 |
| 52 | 18 | Sophie | 138 |
| 53 | 8 | Genesis | 137 |
| 54 | 6 | Raelynn | 136 |
| 55 | 35 | Anna | 131 |
| 55 | 23 | Elena | 131 |
| 57 | - | Savannah | 129 |
| 58 | 12 | Kennedy | 128 |
| 59 | -10 | Skylar | 127 |
| 60 | 7 | Delilah | 126 |
| 61 | -16 | Grace | 125 |
| 61 | -2 | Hannah | 125 |
| 61 | 20 | Serenity | 125 |
| 64 | -12 | Zoey | 122 |
| 65 | -2 | Victoria | 121 |
| 66 | -5 | Emilia | 119 |
| 67 | 7 | Emery | 118 |
| 68 | -2 | Magnolia | 116 |
| 69 | -17 | Leilani | 115 |
| 70 | 34 | Josie | 114 |
| 71 | 28 | Adeline | 113 |
| 71 | -22 | Autumn | 113 |
| 73 | 31 | Eliza | 112 |
| 73 | 7 | Leah | 112 |
| 75 | -6 | Claire | 110 |
| 75 | 25 | Emerson | 110 |
| 75 | 12 | Josephine | 110 |
| 75 | 10 | Lydia | 110 |
| 79 | -5 | Everleigh | 109 |
| 80 | -10 | Ruby | 108 |
| 81 | -16 | Nevaeh | 105 |
| 82 | -34 | Aubrey | 104 |
| 83 | 85 | Millie | 103 |
| 83 | 21 | Valentina | 103 |
| 85 | 19 | Oaklynn | 102 |
| 86 | -10 | Alice | 101 |
| 86 | -10 | Eden | 101 |
| 86 | 45 | Maeve | 101 |
| 89 | 8 | Parker | 99 |
| 90 | 12 | Audrey | 98 |
| 90 | 18 | Quinn | 98 |
| 92 | -25 | Brooklyn | 96 |
| 92 | -29 | Everly | 96 |
| 92 | -45 | Natalie | 96 |
| 95 | - | Kehlani | 95 |
| 96 | -15 | Cora | 93 |
| 96 | 25 | Georgia | 93 |
| 98 | -15 | Emersyn | 92 |
| 99 | -16 | Hadley | 91 |
| 99 | -7 | Maya | 91 |