The Florida dataset covers 52,021 registered babies across 100 distinct first names, drawn from U.S. Social Security Administration records going back to 1910.
The #1 boy name Liam represents 6.3% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Olivia represents 4.9% of girls. The higher those percentages, the more concentrated naming is — states with strong local traditions tend to cluster around familiar choices, while cosmopolitan states spread names over a wider pool.
Names distinctive to Florida
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Florida's particular naming character:
Dylan
Florida #7 · US #28
Thiago
Florida #8 · US #55
Enzo
Florida #22 · US #74
Valentina
Florida #9 · US #47
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Florida?
Liam is the most popular boy name in Florida across the available data, recorded 1,818 times — about 6.3% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Florida?
Olivia is the most popular girl name in Florida, recorded 1,142 times — about 4.9% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Florida name data go?
The Florida dataset spans 115 years of baby name records — from 1910 through 2025 — sourced directly from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
How many unique names have been used in Florida?
The combined dataset for Florida contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 52,021 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Florida?
Dylan stands out — ranked #7 in Florida but only #28 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to Florida?
Valentina is distinctive to Florida — ranked #9 in the state versus #47 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.