The Ohio dataset covers 27,786 registered babies across 100 distinct first names, drawn from U.S. Social Security Administration records going back to 1910.
The #1 boy name Oliver represents 4% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Charlotte represents 4.3% 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 Ohio
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Ohio's particular naming character:
Hudson
Ohio #7 · US #22
Grayson
Ohio #10 · US #48
Lincoln
Ohio #17 · US #73
Lainey
Ohio #10 · US #38
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Ohio?
Oliver is the most popular boy name in Ohio across the available data, recorded 617 times — about 4% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Ohio?
Charlotte is the most popular girl name in Ohio, recorded 531 times — about 4.3% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Ohio name data go?
The Ohio 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 Ohio?
The combined dataset for Ohio contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 27,786 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Ohio?
Hudson stands out — ranked #7 in Ohio but only #22 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to Ohio?
Lainey is distinctive to Ohio — ranked #10 in the state versus #38 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.