Pennsylvania’s most popular baby names of 2024 are in: Olivia leads for girls and Noah tops the boys—see the full top 10 lists.
For girls, Olivia takes the crown with 513 babies, edging Charlotte (487) into No. 2. Emma, Sophia, and Amelia keep the top five steady. Mia jumps three places to No. 6, while Isabella holds at No. 7. Harper and Evelyn dip one spot each, and Ava sees the biggest slide, down four to No. 10.
For boys, Noah remains No. 1 with 740 babies, ahead of Liam (611) and Oliver (597). Theodore vaults four spots to No. 4 as Henry eases to No. 5 and James stays steady at No. 6. Lucas climbs to No. 7, Benjamin slips to No. 8, Levi makes the biggest move (+6) to No. 9, and Jack rounds out the list at No. 10.
Timeless, vowel-rich choices and sturdy classics dominate: Olivia, Emma, and Sophia on the girls’ side; Noah, Liam, James, and Levi for boys. Vintage charm is strong too, with Charlotte, Evelyn, Theodore, and Henry anchoring the lists.
Choosing a name? Use these rankings to gauge how common a pick might be in Pennsylvania—if you prefer something less shared, look just beyond the top 10.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Noah | 744 |
| 2 | - | Liam | 566 |
| 3 | 1 | Theodore | 549 |
| 4 | -1 | Oliver | 545 |
| 5 | - | Henry | 464 |
| 6 | - | James | 432 |
| 7 | 1 | Benjamin | 405 |
| 8 | 31 | Cooper | 402 |
| 9 | -2 | Lucas | 391 |
| 10 | - | Michael | 385 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Charlotte | 560 |
| 2 | 2 | Sophia | 507 |
| 3 | -2 | Olivia | 487 |
| 4 | - | Amelia | 468 |
| 5 | -2 | Emma | 427 |
| 6 | 1 | Isabella | 328 |
| 7 | -1 | Mia | 319 |
| 8 | 1 | Evelyn | 318 |
| 9 | 1 | Ava | 314 |
| 10 | 1 | Nora | 311 |