Top Baby Names In Maryland For 2020

MARYLAND — Liam and Olivia were the most popular names given to babies born in Maryland in 2020, according to recently released federal data.

The U.S. Social Security Administration on Thursday revealed its annual list that shows the top baby names in every state. In total, 364 babies born in our state were named Liam last year, while 283 were named Olivia, records show.

Here are the top 10 female names in our state last year:

1. Olivia
2. Ava
3. Emma
4. Sophia
5. Charlotte
6. Isabella
7. Mia
8. Amelia
9. Abigail
10. Madison

These were the top 10 male names in 2020:

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. James
4. Lucas
5. Benjamin
6. William
7. Ethan
8. Daniel
9. Oliver
10. Elijah

Maryland was in line with the rest of the nation in its naming trends.

Nationally, Liam once again was the top male name, followed by Noah and Oliver. Olivia also marked its second consecutive year as the top female name, followed by Emma and Ava.

In Maryland, Liam and Olivia were also the most popular baby names in 2019.

The Social Security Administration started releasing the annual list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. The agency also notes that popular culture influences baby names.

Over the past 100 years, the male name Michael has held the top spot most often at 44 times, while the female name Mary has been ranked No. 1 for 35 times over the same period.

— By Megan VerHelst and Elizabeth Janney