West Virginia Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 2017

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

See similar for other states, and the United States.
Check for other Years:

West Virginia Most Popular Male Baby Names in 2017

In 2017, the most popular name for baby boys in West Virginia was Liam, with a count of 141 boys out of a total of 7,490 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 1.88% of the total number of new-born baby boys in West Virginia in 2017). The second most popular boy name was Mason (101 boys, 1.35% of total). The third most popular boy name was Elijah (99 boys, 1.32% of total).

The table below below shows the top 379 most popular male baby names in West Virginia in 2017. 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 2017

In 2017, the most popular name for baby girls in West Virginia was Emma, with a count of 118 girls out of a total of 5,860 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 2.01% of the total number of new-born baby girls in West Virginia in 2017). The second most popular girl name was Olivia (96 girls, 1.64% of total). The third most popular girl name was Harper (91 girls, 1.55% of total).

The table below below shows the top 379 most popular female baby names in West Virginia in 2017. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in West Virginia over the years.