Louisiana

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

As a culturally unique southern state, Louisiana has its own distinct naming culture influenced by demographics, heritage, and local traditions.

Louisiana parents have clear favorites when it comes to baby names. The most popular girl names in LA are Olivia, Amelia, Charlotte, Ava, Evelyn. For boys, Louisiana parents prefer Liam, Noah, Elijah, John, William.

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

Compare Louisiana's top names with national rankings to see how local preferences differ.

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

Understanding Louisiana-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 Louisiana'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.