Most popular baby names in West Virginia (2025)
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In 2025, the most popular baby name in West Virginia was Charlotte for girls (84 babies) and Waylon for boys (115 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 West Virginia, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 84 |
| 2 | Amelia | 82 |
| 3 | Lainey | 68 |
| 4 | Harper | 62 |
| 5 | Willow | 61 |
| 6 | Sophia | 54 |
| 7 | Violet | 54 |
| 8 | Oaklynn | 53 |
| 9 | Paisley | 53 |
| 10 | Ava | 52 |
| 11 | Eleanor | 51 |
| 12 | Olivia | 50 |
| 13 | Aurora | 46 |
| 14 | Ellie | 46 |
| 15 | Emma | 46 |
| 16 | Hazel | 45 |
| 17 | Avery | 40 |
| 18 | Evelyn | 40 |
| 19 | Kinsley | 40 |
| 20 | Scarlett | 40 |
| 21 | Lillian | 39 |
| 22 | Ella | 36 |
| 23 | Ivy | 36 |
| 24 | Layla | 35 |
| 25 | Nova | 35 |
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 West Virginia, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waylon | 115 |
| 2 | Hudson | 106 |
| 3 | Oliver | 96 |
| 4 | Noah | 85 |
| 5 | Wyatt | 70 |
| 6 | Cooper | 68 |
| 7 | Asher | 67 |
| 8 | Weston | 63 |
| 9 | Liam | 60 |
| 10 | Theodore | 60 |
| 11 | James | 59 |
| 12 | Elijah | 56 |
| 13 | Maverick | 55 |
| 14 | William | 55 |
| 15 | Carter | 52 |
| 16 | Henry | 52 |
| 17 | Jackson | 52 |
| 18 | Sawyer | 48 |
| 19 | Silas | 47 |
| 20 | Atlas | 46 |
| 21 | Easton | 46 |
| 22 | Grayson | 46 |
| 23 | Colton | 43 |
| 24 | Owen | 43 |
| 25 | Samuel | 43 |
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 West Virginia?
In 2025, the most popular baby name in West Virginia was Charlotte for girls (84 babies) and Waylon for boys (115 babies), according to SSA state data. The top five girls were Charlotte, Amelia, Lainey, Harper, Willow; the top five boys were Waylon, Hudson, Oliver, Noah, Wyatt.
Do West Virginia's top names match the national list?
In 2025, West Virginia's #1 girl name was Charlotte (national #1: Olivia) and its #1 boy name was Waylon (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, West Virginia 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