See Rhode Island's Most Popular Baby Names Of 2024

RHODE ISLAND — With 2024 about to end, and 2025 coming on New Year's Day, it's time to review some of the trends that defined Rhode Island this year.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) on Monday released its preliminary list for the top baby names of 2024 in the Ocean State.

Liam was the top baby name for boys in Rhode Island, rising from its No. 2 spot in 2023, and returning to No. 1 after being the top name in 2021 and 2022.

The most popular girl name was Charlotte. This was the third year in a row, Charlotte was the top girl name in Rhode Island.

Here's a preliminary look at the top 10 boys' and girls names in Rhode Island in 2024, according to the department.

Girl

1. Charlotte
2. Mia
3. Amelia
4. Emma
5. Olivia
6. Sophia
7. Ava
8. Violet
9. Maeve
10. Isla.

Boy

1. Liam
2. Lucas
3. Noah
4. Theodore
5. Luca
6. Henry
7. Oliver
8. Michael
9. James
10. Owen.

In 2023, the three most popular girl names were Charlotte, Sophia, and Olivia. The three most popular boy names were Noah, Liam, and James.

RIDOH’s Center for Vital Records finalizes the prior year's birth data by the end of February.

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