The Louisiana dataset covers 9,784 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 4.8% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Olivia represents 4.7% 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 Louisiana
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Louisiana's particular naming character:
John
Louisiana #4 · US #21
Carter
Louisiana #15 · US #46
Amir
Louisiana #22 · US #95
Camille
Louisiana #19 · US #239
Millie
Louisiana #25 · US #86
Autumn
Louisiana #26 · US #79
Caroline
Louisiana #27 · US #92
Mary
Louisiana #28 · US #132
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Louisiana?
Liam is the most popular boy name in Louisiana across the available data, recorded 261 times — about 4.8% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Louisiana?
Olivia is the most popular girl name in Louisiana, recorded 204 times — about 4.7% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Louisiana name data go?
The Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
The combined dataset for Louisiana contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 9,784 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Louisiana?
John stands out — ranked #4 in Louisiana but only #21 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to Louisiana?
Camille is distinctive to Louisiana — ranked #19 in the state versus #239 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.