
How Baby Name Trends in Different States Reflect Heritage and Way of Life
Every baby name tells a story, but some tell the story of where we’re from. While Olivia and Liam have topped the national charts for six years in a row, state-by-state data paints a different picture. Regional patterns reveal how names reflect America’s cultural diversity, from Montana’s nod to country music roots to Hawai’i’s celebration of ocean heritage. The result is a living map of cultures drawn through naming trends.