Most popular baby names in Kansas (2025)
Midwest · top 25 boys & girls · SSA state data
In 2025, the most popular baby name in Kansas was Charlotte for girls (178 babies) and Theodore for boys (183 babies), per the U.S. Social Security Administration's state data. Nationally the #1 names were Olivia (girls) and Liam (boys). The full top 25 for each sex, with birth counts, is below.
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Top 25 girl names in Kansas, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 178 |
| 2 | Olivia | 127 |
| 3 | Evelyn | 123 |
| 4 | Amelia | 120 |
| 5 | Eleanor | 118 |
| 6 | Sophia | 117 |
| 7 | Emma | 105 |
| 8 | Harper | 103 |
| 9 | Lainey | 99 |
| 10 | Mia | 93 |
| 11 | Hazel | 88 |
| 12 | Violet | 86 |
| 13 | Elizabeth | 84 |
| 14 | Lucy | 78 |
| 15 | Penelope | 77 |
| 16 | Ellie | 76 |
| 17 | Willow | 75 |
| 18 | Aurora | 74 |
| 19 | Isabella | 73 |
| 20 | Nora | 72 |
| 21 | Lily | 71 |
| 22 | Eliana | 69 |
| 23 | Isla | 67 |
| 24 | Chloe | 64 |
| 25 | Eloise | 63 |
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Top 25 boy names in Kansas, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theodore | 183 |
| 2 | Oliver | 179 |
| 3 | Noah | 167 |
| 4 | Liam | 164 |
| 5 | Henry | 150 |
| 6 | James | 141 |
| 7 | Hudson | 135 |
| 8 | William | 121 |
| 9 | Elijah | 119 |
| 10 | Bennett | 118 |
| 11 | Mateo | 111 |
| 12 | Cooper | 98 |
| 13 | Brooks | 94 |
| 14 | Jack | 94 |
| 15 | Elias | 93 |
| 16 | Benjamin | 91 |
| 17 | Leo | 87 |
| 18 | Waylon | 84 |
| 19 | Luca | 83 |
| 20 | Ezra | 82 |
| 21 | John | 82 |
| 22 | Asher | 81 |
| 23 | Carter | 81 |
| 24 | Samuel | 81 |
| 25 | Wyatt | 81 |
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular baby name in Kansas?
In 2025, the most popular baby name in Kansas was Charlotte for girls (178 babies) and Theodore for boys (183 babies), according to SSA state data. The top five girls were Charlotte, Olivia, Evelyn, Amelia, Eleanor; the top five boys were Theodore, Oliver, Noah, Liam, Henry.
Do Kansas's top names match the national list?
In 2025, Kansas's #1 girl name was Charlotte (national #1: Olivia) and its #1 boy name was Theodore (national #1: Liam). Both differ from the national leaders, a reminder that name popularity varies by state.
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Source
SSA state-specific baby-name data, Kansas data for 2025. SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026. Public domain (U.S. Government). See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-22