The Pennsylvania dataset covers 28,402 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 4.6% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Olivia 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 Pennsylvania
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Pennsylvania's particular naming character:
Cameron
Pennsylvania #20 · US #66
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Pennsylvania?
Noah is the most popular boy name in Pennsylvania across the available data, recorded 740 times — about 4.6% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Pennsylvania?
Olivia is the most popular girl name in Pennsylvania, recorded 513 times — about 4.2% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Pennsylvania name data go?
The Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
The combined dataset for Pennsylvania contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 28,402 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Pennsylvania?
Cameron stands out — ranked #20 in Pennsylvania but only #66 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.