The Georgia dataset covers 24,456 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 5.6% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Charlotte represents 4.2% 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 Georgia
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Georgia's particular naming character:
Amir
Georgia #21 · US #95
Nova
Georgia #11 · US #39
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Georgia?
Liam is the most popular boy name in Georgia across the available data, recorded 771 times — about 5.6% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Georgia?
Charlotte is the most popular girl name in Georgia, recorded 451 times — about 4.2% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Georgia name data go?
The Georgia 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 Georgia?
The combined dataset for Georgia contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 24,456 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Georgia?
Amir stands out — ranked #21 in Georgia but only #95 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to Georgia?
Nova is distinctive to Georgia — ranked #11 in the state versus #39 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.