Most popular baby names in North Carolina (2025)
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In 2025, the most popular baby name in North Carolina was Amelia for girls (459 babies) and Noah for boys (684 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 North Carolina, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amelia | 459 |
| 2 | Charlotte | 453 |
| 3 | Olivia | 441 |
| 4 | Sophia | 396 |
| 5 | Emma | 391 |
| 6 | Isabella | 342 |
| 7 | Mia | 325 |
| 8 | Eliana | 321 |
| 9 | Evelyn | 317 |
| 10 | Eleanor | 315 |
| 11 | Ava | 313 |
| 12 | Ailany | 275 |
| 13 | Sofia | 275 |
| 14 | Harper | 267 |
| 15 | Elizabeth | 260 |
| 16 | Isla | 245 |
| 17 | Violet | 228 |
| 18 | Lily | 226 |
| 19 | Lucy | 225 |
| 20 | Aurora | 221 |
| 21 | Naomi | 214 |
| 22 | Nora | 214 |
| 23 | Ella | 212 |
| 24 | Lainey | 209 |
| 25 | Ellie | 208 |
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 North Carolina, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah | 684 |
| 2 | Liam | 680 |
| 3 | Oliver | 507 |
| 4 | William | 500 |
| 5 | James | 471 |
| 6 | Henry | 450 |
| 7 | Elijah | 426 |
| 8 | Theodore | 425 |
| 9 | Levi | 376 |
| 10 | John | 360 |
| 11 | Lucas | 349 |
| 12 | Hudson | 341 |
| 13 | Samuel | 334 |
| 14 | Elias | 329 |
| 15 | Mateo | 319 |
| 16 | Benjamin | 300 |
| 17 | Ezra | 298 |
| 18 | Wyatt | 298 |
| 19 | Asher | 297 |
| 20 | Luke | 285 |
| 21 | Grayson | 283 |
| 22 | Jack | 280 |
| 23 | Jackson | 275 |
| 24 | Michael | 275 |
| 25 | Daniel | 273 |
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 North Carolina?
In 2025, the most popular baby name in North Carolina was Amelia for girls (459 babies) and Noah for boys (684 babies), according to SSA state data. The top five girls were Amelia, Charlotte, Olivia, Sophia, Emma; the top five boys were Noah, Liam, Oliver, William, James.
Do North Carolina's top names match the national list?
In 2025, North Carolina's #1 girl name was Amelia (national #1: Olivia) and its #1 boy name was Noah (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, North Carolina 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