Liam, Olivia, Charlotte: 2020’s Top Baby Names In Rhode Island

Liam and Olivia were the most popular names given to babies born in Rhode Island 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, 78 babies born in the state were named Liam while 62 were named Olivia, records show.

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

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

These were the top 10 male names in 2020:

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Jacob
4. Julian
5. Benjamin
6. Elijah
7. Oliver
8. Lucas
9. Mason
10. James

The top two girl names flip-flopped from 2019 to 2020, with Olivia overtaking Charlotte to claim the top spot. Liam, meanwhile, rose the ranks from fourth place last year, bumping NOah to the number two spot.

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.

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.