The Massachusetts dataset covers 17,984 registered babies across 100 distinct first names, drawn from U.S. Social Security Administration records going back to 1910.
The #1 boy name Noah represents 5% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Olivia represents 4.4% 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 Massachusetts
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Massachusetts's particular naming character:
Charles
Massachusetts #14 · US #51
Cameron
Massachusetts #20 · US #66
Maeve
Massachusetts #14 · US #75
Maya
Massachusetts #16 · US #51
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Massachusetts?
Noah is the most popular boy name in Massachusetts across the available data, recorded 514 times — about 5% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Massachusetts?
Olivia is the most popular girl name in Massachusetts, recorded 339 times — about 4.4% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Massachusetts name data go?
The Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
The combined dataset for Massachusetts contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 17,984 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Massachusetts?
Charles stands out — ranked #14 in Massachusetts but only #51 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to Massachusetts?
Maeve is distinctive to Massachusetts — ranked #14 in the state versus #75 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.