Most popular baby names for girls in North Carolina
Most popular baby names for girls in North Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in North Carolina using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2020, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Ava, Charlotte, and Sophia round out the top five.
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#50. Everly
Everly is a name of English origin meaning "boar meadow".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 150
- Change since 2015: +138.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #50 in 2019
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies: 4,590

#49. Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 151
- Change since 2015: +160.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #49 in 2020
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 4,538

#48. Serenity
Serenity is a name of English origin meaning "calmness". Serenity is ultimately derived from the Latin word serenus.
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 152
- Change since 2015: -15.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2014
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies: 3,366

#47. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 152
- Change since 2015: -30.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2010
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies: 4,258
#46. Genesis
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning "beginning".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 153
- Change since 2015: +19.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #40 in 2017
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies: 3,654
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#45. Aubrey
Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 156
- Change since 2015: -49.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2015
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies: 3,886

#44. Lucy
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 158
- Change since 2015: +18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2020
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies: 4,339

#43. Ellie
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 160
- Change since 2015: +3.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2019
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 5,562

#42. Paisley
Paisley is a name of Scottish origin meaning "church".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 163
- Change since 2015: -16.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2017
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 4,333

#41. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 163
- Change since 2015: +23.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2019
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 5,550
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#40. Savannah
Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 165
- Change since 2015: -22.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2006
National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies: 3,515
#39. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 166
- Change since 2015: +36.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2019
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 6,099
#38. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 166
- Change since 2015: -47.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2005
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 6,856
#37. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 167
- Change since 2015: -20.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2012
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 5,331
#36. Lillian
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 167
- Change since 2015: -28.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2013
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies: 4,468
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#35. Willow
Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 169
- Change since 2015: +81.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2020
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 4,345
#34. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 171
- Change since 2015: -25.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2015
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 6,926
#33. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 171
- Change since 2015: -15.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2001
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 4,910

#32. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 172
- Change since 2015: +12.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2018
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 6,093
#31. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 173
- Change since 2015: -3.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2005
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 5,569
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#30. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 173
- Change since 2015: -21.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2011
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 5,195
#29. Naomi
Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 174
- Change since 2015: +27.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2020
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies: 4,066

#28. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 176
- Change since 2015: +81.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #28 in 2020
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 8,096
#27. Addison
Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 182
- Change since 2015: -32.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2008
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies: 4,467
#26. Kinsley
Kinsley is a name of English origin meaning "king's meadow".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 183
- Change since 2015: +36.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2020
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies: 3,744
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#25. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 188
- Change since 2015: -30.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2011
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 6,093

#24. Caroline
Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 192
- Change since 2015: -26.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2014
National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies: 3,345
#23. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 194
- Change since 2015: +1.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2017
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 6,455
#22. Skylar
Skylar is a name of English origin meaning "noble scholar".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 195
- Change since 2015: -30.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2016
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies: 3,608

#21. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 212
- Change since 2015: -4.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2019
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 5,309
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#20. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 213
- Change since 2015: +294.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2020
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 7,826
#19. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 215
- Change since 2015: -25.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2014
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 6,698

#18. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 226
- Change since 2015: +27.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2018
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 6,174
#17. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 231
- Change since 2015: +40.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2020
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 6,335
#16. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 236
- Change since 2015: -39.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2007
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 6,196
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#15. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 237
- Change since 2015: +229.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2020
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 7,770

#14. Nova
Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning "new".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 252
- Change since 2015: +306.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2020
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 4,940
#13. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 276
- Change since 2015: -31.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2006
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 7,817
#12. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 277
- Change since 2015: -22.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2002
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 7,216
#11. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 278
- Change since 2015: +3.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2012
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 7,303
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#10. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 287
- Change since 2015: -3.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2020
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,157

#9. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 312
- Change since 2015: +10.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 9,445

#8. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 353
- Change since 2015: -18.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2010
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,066
#7. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 361
- Change since 2015: -4.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2018
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 8,778

#6. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 363
- Change since 2015: -14.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2012
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,976
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#5. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 420
- Change since 2015: +47.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2019
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,704
#4. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 421
- Change since 2015: +20.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2018
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,003

#3. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 482
- Change since 2015: -17.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2013
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 15,581
#2. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 507
- Change since 2015: -18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 13,084

#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 525
- Change since 2015: -7.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2020
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 17,535
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