The New York dataset covers 45,830 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 Mia 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 New York
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture New York's particular naming character:
Joseph
New York #5 · US #32
David
New York #8 · US #31
Jacob
New York #9 · US #41
Leah
New York #9 · US #53
Esther
New York #14 · US #131
Sarah
New York #17 · US #95
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in New York?
Liam is the most popular boy name in New York across the available data, recorded 1,445 times — about 5.6% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in New York?
Mia is the most popular girl name in New York, recorded 836 times — about 4.2% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the New York name data go?
The New York 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 New York?
The combined dataset for New York contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 45,830 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to New York?
Joseph stands out — ranked #5 in New York but only #32 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to New York?
Leah is distinctive to New York — ranked #9 in the state versus #53 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.