William and Olivia have claimed the top spots as Mississippi’s most popular baby names of 2024, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). The rankings were released by the Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics, which compiles an annual list based on provisional data for babies born to Mississippi residents.
This year, 167 baby boys were named William, while 101 baby girls were named Olivia, making them the most popular names for each gender. Both names moved up from third place in 2023 to claim the top positions.
Top Baby Names of 2024
For boys, the Top 5 most popular names were:
- William
- John
- James
- Noah
- Liam
For girls, the Top 5 included:
- Olivia
- Ava
- Mary
- Amelia
- A tie between Charlotte and Harper
Many names on the 2024 list also appeared in previous years, though their rankings shifted. Notable new entries or rising stars in popularity for boys included Beau, Luke, Kayden, Amir, and Silas. For girls, Lainey, Kehlani, Oaklynn, Londyn, and Aurora gained prominence, climbing the ranks to make this year’s list.
The MSDH has made the full list of the Top 25 baby names for 2024 available on its website at msdh.ms.gov/babynames.
