Alabama

Alabama parents have their own naming preferences, creating trends that differ from national patterns.

As a Deep South state, Alabama has its own distinct naming culture influenced by demographics, heritage, and local traditions.

Alabama parents have clear favorites when it comes to baby names. The most popular girl names in AL are Charlotte, Olivia, Amelia, Elizabeth, Emma. For boys, Alabama parents prefer William, John, James, Liam, Noah.

These rankings reflect naming data specific to Alabama, which may differ significantly from national trends.

See how Alabama parents' choices compare to families across the rest of America.

Regional variations in baby names often reflect local culture, ethnic composition, and community values. What's popular in Alabama may be less common elsewhere, and vice versa.

Understanding Alabama-specific naming trends helps parents gauge how common or unique their chosen name will be in their local community. A name that's rare nationally might be quite popular in your state, or vice versa.

Our state-level data provides the local context that national rankings can't capture.

Compare Alabama's naming preferences with other states to discover regional patterns across America. Our database covers all 50 states plus territories, with detailed rankings and trend analysis for each region.