Baby Names by State

Baby Names by State - Local Baby Names

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide

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Do you know just how much the baby names vary by state when it comes to popularity? Many people look at the national list and feel that they've never heard some of the names or wonder how the baby names can be so popular. Part of the reasons is that when you look at the population as a whole there are larger numbers of births happening in some states but not as much in others. These regional differences are what account for the perceived erroneous information in the lists of most popular.

Knowing what's popular in your state can be more beneficial when trying to pick the right baby name in terms of popularity. So for example, if you were trying to avoid a top baby names for your new baby but used the national list you might inadvertently pick a name that was listed on your state's top baby names list. So use these lists when trying to get a local feel for most popular names. Thought realize that if you live in a big city the information might also be at least slightly different than what you're used to hearing.

Looking for what's popular baby name wise in your state or geographical region? Here are the top baby names by state.

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