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What Are Missouri and Illinois’ Most Popular Baby Names?
Having a baby is the most exciting time in a couple's relationship, but picking out the perfect name can also be a pretty stressful experience.
There are several books and websites with baby name ideas. I knew when I was pregnant that the middle names would be in honor of our grandmothers. But the first names were a bit more challenging. Social Security puts out an annual list of popular baby names for each state. So if you need an idea of what to name your baby (or maybe what NOT to name your baby), here are the top girl and boy names in the state of Illinois from 2017.
Top 15 Boy Names of 2017 for Illinois
- Noah
- Liam
- Benjamin
- Logan
- Alexander
- James
- Oliver
- William
- Michael
- Danile
- Henry
- Mason
- Jacob
- Anthony
- Lucas
Top 15 Girl Names of 2017 for Illinois
- Olivia
- Emma
- Ava
- Sophia
- Isabella
- Charlotte
- Mia
- Amelia
- Evelyn
- Emily
- Sofia
- Harper
- Victoria
- Camila
- Abigail
Here are the 15 boy names for Missouri
- William
- Liam
- Oliver
- Noah
- Elijah
- James
- Henry
- Mason
- Jackson
- Lucas
- Logan
- Wyatt
- Carter
- Lincoln
- Samuel
And lastly, the top girl names for Missouri
- Olivia
- Ava
- Emma
- Amilia
- Harper
- Charlotte
- Sophia
- Isabella
- Evelyn
- Lillian
- Avery
- Elanor
- Abigail
- Nora
- Mia
So happy baby naming! To see the full list of names and states, click here.
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