For the sixth year running, Liam is still king of the crib — taking the top spot for baby boy names in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration’s 2024 list. Tennessee has Liam at the top, but around the country unique names are trending like Ezra, Waylon, Santiago and Ethan. For girls, Olivia still is most popular across the nation, but in Tennessee, Amelia is taking the top slot. Curious where your baby’s name stands, or on the edge trying to pick a name? Check out the most popular boy and girl names in our state!
Top Baby Names in Tennessee 2024
BOYS, Top Baby Names
- Liam: Could be: Li/Lee/Lio or Leo/Lyam
- Oliver: Could be: Olly or Ollie
- William: Could be: Will/Wills/Willy/Willie/Bill/Billie/Billy
- Noah: Could be: Noa/Nova/Nola/Nia/Noey
- James: Could be: Jamie/Jay/Jimmy/Jimbo/Jake
GIRLS, Top Baby Names
- Amelia: Could be Amy/Lia/Mel/Mila/Em/Mia
- Charlotte: Could be: Char/Charlie/Lottie/Carly/Cat/Arlie
- Olivia: Could be: Liv/Livvy/Ollie/Olive/Via/Vivi
- Evelyn: Could be: Evie/Eve/Lyn/Lynn
- Emma: Could be: Em/Emmie/Emmy/Em
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