West Virginia Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 1997

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

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West Virginia Most Popular Male Baby Names in 1997

In 1997, the most popular name for baby boys in West Virginia was Jacob, with a count of 299 boys out of a total of 9,274 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 3.22% of the total number of new-born baby boys in West Virginia in 1997). The second most popular boy name was Austin (261 boys, 2.81% of total). The third most popular boy name was Brandon (261 boys, 2.81% of total).

The table below below shows the top 273 most popular male baby names in West Virginia in 1997. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in West Virginia over the years.

West Virginia Most Popular Female Baby Names in 1997

In 1997, the most popular name for baby girls in West Virginia was Emily, with a count of 211 girls out of a total of 7,335 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 2.88% of the total number of new-born baby girls in West Virginia in 1997). The second most popular girl name was Hannah (202 girls, 2.75% of total). The third most popular girl name was Sarah (155 girls, 2.11% of total).

The table below below shows the top 273 most popular female baby names in West Virginia in 1997. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in West Virginia over the years.