This is the most popular girl name in every state in the 21st century
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Parents try pick the perfect name for their child, but what name is the most popular? To identify the 21st century’s most popular baby girl names in each state, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the top girl names from the Social Security Administration for each state from 2001 to 2019. Scroll through to learn more.
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Alabama
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,799 (out of 370,234)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,799 (out of 370,234)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Alaska
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 910 (out of 44,274)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Sorincolac / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 910 (out of 44,274)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Arizona
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 7,741 (out of 617,981)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
Bill_Vorasate / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 7,741 (out of 617,981)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
Arkansas
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 3,479 (out of 221,414)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
BlazenImages / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 3,479 (out of 221,414)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
California
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 48,442 (out of 4,065,903)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
Choness / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 48,442 (out of 4,065,903)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
Colorado
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,585 (out of 449,350)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Planet Unicorn / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,585 (out of 449,350)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Connecticut
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 4,586 (out of 245,077)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 4,586 (out of 245,077)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
Delaware
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 1,043 (out of 53,352)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 1,043 (out of 53,352)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
Florida
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 25,892 (out of 1,578,294)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 25,892 (out of 1,578,294)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
Georgia
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 10,929 (out of 932,630)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 10,929 (out of 932,630)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Hawaii
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,007 (out of 62,621)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Adam-Springer / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,007 (out of 62,621)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Idaho
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 2,285 (out of 123,111)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Knowlesgallery / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 2,285 (out of 123,111)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Illinois
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 15,107 (out of 1,180,676)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
Marchello74 / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 15,107 (out of 1,180,676)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
Indiana
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 9,250 (out of 592,483)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Davel5957 / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 9,250 (out of 592,483)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Iowa
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,601 (out of 248,621)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Pabradyphoto / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,601 (out of 248,621)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Kansas
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,059 (out of 249,275)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Davel5957 / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,059 (out of 249,275)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Kentucky
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,996 (out of 359,249)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Alexeys / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,996 (out of 359,249)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Louisiana
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 5,283 (out of 384,670)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
F11photo / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 5,283 (out of 384,670)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Maine
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,835 (out of 74,194)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,835 (out of 74,194)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Maryland
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 5,581 (out of 459,117)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Davel5957 / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 5,581 (out of 459,117)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Massachusetts
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 8,866 (out of 511,924)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 8,866 (out of 511,924)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
Michigan
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 11,872 (out of 835,174)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Pawel.gaul / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 11,872 (out of 835,174)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Minnesota
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 7,147 (out of 472,840)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Culbertson / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 7,147 (out of 472,840)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Mississippi
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 3,679 (out of 216,308)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 3,679 (out of 216,308)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Missouri
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,319 (out of 525,752)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
F11photo / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,319 (out of 525,752)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Montana
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,174 (out of 53,883)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Peeterv / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,174 (out of 53,883)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Nebraska
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 2,689 (out of 152,690)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Davel5957 / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 2,689 (out of 152,690)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Nevada
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 3,042 (out of 208,017)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
4kodiak / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 3,042 (out of 208,017)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
New Hampshire
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,860 (out of 76,956)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,860 (out of 76,956)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
New Jersey
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 10,727 (out of 731,187)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 10,727 (out of 731,187)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
New Mexico
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 2,052 (out of 139,719)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
Ferrantraite / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 2,052 (out of 139,719)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
New York
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 21,831 (out of 1,770,337)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
FilippoBacci / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Isabella
• Girls named Isabella, 2001-2019: 21,831 (out of 1,770,337)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is a form of Elizabeth.
North Carolina
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 11,439 (out of 858,330)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 11,439 (out of 858,330)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
North Dakota
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,222 (out of 52,934)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,222 (out of 52,934)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Ohio
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 15,367 (out of 1,032,569)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 15,367 (out of 1,032,569)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Oklahoma
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,708 (out of 316,128)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,708 (out of 316,128)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Oregon
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,546 (out of 293,163)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
4nadia / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 4,546 (out of 293,163)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Pennsylvania
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 15,298 (out of 1,017,414)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
F11photo / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 15,298 (out of 1,017,414)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Rhode Island
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 1,458 (out of 61,422)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Olivia
• Girls named Olivia, 2001-2019: 1,458 (out of 61,422)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of Latin origin, derived from the word “oliva,” meaning “olive tree.
South Carolina
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 5,034 (out of 337,552)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Traveler1116 / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 5,034 (out of 337,552)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
South Dakota
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,175 (out of 58,470)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
EunikaSopotnicka / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 1,175 (out of 58,470)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Tennessee
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,971 (out of 581,785)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,971 (out of 581,785)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Texas
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 31,964 (out of 3,068,345)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 31,964 (out of 3,068,345)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Utah
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,097 (out of 342,587)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Johnnya123 / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 5,097 (out of 342,587)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Vermont
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 806 (out of 25,603)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 806 (out of 25,603)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Virginia
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,929 (out of 694,210)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,929 (out of 694,210)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Washington
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,010 (out of 575,944)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Wikimedia Commons / Dicklyon• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 8,010 (out of 575,944)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
West Virginia
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 2,494 (out of 124,936)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Madison
• Girls named Madison, 2001-2019: 2,494 (out of 124,936)
• Meaning and origin: The name is of English origin, meaning “good” or “child of Maud.” It was first popular as a last name.
Wisconsin
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 7,155 (out of 453,241)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 7,155 (out of 453,241)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
Wyoming
• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 600 (out of 23,067)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
SeanXu / Getty Images• Most popular girl’s name, 2001-2019: Emma
• Girls named Emma, 2001-2019: 600 (out of 23,067)
• Meaning and origin: Derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning “whole” or “universal.
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