The Utah dataset covers 11,499 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 4.5% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Olivia represents 4.1% 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 Utah
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Utah's particular naming character:
Miles
Utah #10 · US #37
Brooks
Utah #11 · US #67
Calvin
Utah #30 · US #140
Lucy
Utah #6 · US #34
Ruby
Utah #10 · US #63
Ivy
Utah #11 · US #36
Oakley
Utah #19 · US #157
Daisy
Utah #20 · US #76
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Utah?
Oliver is the most popular boy name in Utah across the available data, recorded 285 times — about 4.5% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Utah?
Olivia is the most popular girl name in Utah, recorded 215 times — about 4.1% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Utah name data go?
The Utah 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 Utah?
The combined dataset for Utah contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 11,499 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Utah?
Miles stands out — ranked #10 in Utah but only #37 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.
What girl names are distinctive to Utah?
Lucy is distinctive to Utah — ranked #6 in the state versus #34 nationally. A regional-flavor pick.