Montana's most popular baby names in 2018

According to the latest data, the most popular baby names in Montana for the year 2018 were Harper, Olivia, Emma for girls and Liam, William, Noah for boys. Harper, a name of English origin, means "harp player" and has been gaining popularity in recent years. Olivia, a name of Latin origin, means "olive tree" and has been a popular choice for baby girls for many years. Emma, a name of German origin, means "universal" and has also been a popular choice for baby girls.

For baby boys, Liam, a name of Irish origin, meaning "strong-willed warrior" has been the most popular name in Montana for several years. William, a name of German origin, meaning "resolute protector" has also been a popular choice for baby boys. Noah, a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "rest" or "comfort" has been gaining popularity in recent years and has made it to the top three most popular baby boy names in Montana for the year 2018.

Overall, these names reflect a mix of traditional and modern naming trends. While some of these names have been popular for many years, others are relatively new to the top of the list. It will be interesting to see which names will make it to the top of the list for the year 2019.

Most popular baby girl names in Montana in 2018

According to the data from Montana\'s Department of Public Health and Human Services, the top 5 most popular baby girl names in Montana in 2018 were Harper, Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, and Abigail. Harper was the most popular name with 63 babies given that name, followed closely by Olivia with 54 babies and Emma with 53 babies. Charlotte and Abigail rounded out the top 5 with 37 and 36 babies given those names, respectively.

Harper

63 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Harper
Harper is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is "harp player" or "one who plays the harp". It was originally a surname but has gained popularity as a given name in recent years.
Olivia

54 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Olivia
The name Olivia is of Latin origin and means "olive tree". It is a feminine name that has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 18th century. The olive tree is a symbol of peace and fertility, and the name Olivia has been associated with these qualities.
Emma

53 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Emma
The name Emma is of German origin and means "universal" or "whole". It is a popular name in many countries and has been used since medieval times. The name has been associated with strength, beauty, and intelligence.
Charlotte

37 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Charlotte
Charlotte is a female given name, a female form of the male name Charlot, a diminutive of Charles. It is of French origin meaning "free man" or "petite".
Abigail

36 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Abigail
The name Abigail means "my father's joy" or "source of joy" in Hebrew.
Ava
36 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Ava
The name Ava is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to possibly be a variation of the name Eve or a shortened form of the name Aveline. Some sources suggest that it may also have Germanic roots and mean "desired" or "life" in Hebrew. However, the true meaning of the name Ava remains unknown.
Amelia
33 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Amelia
The name Amelia is of Latin origin and means "work of the Lord" or "industrious".
Aurora
32 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Aurora
Aurora is a name of Latin origin, meaning "dawn" or "sunrise". It is also the name of the Roman goddess of dawn. The name is associated with new beginnings, hope, and renewal.
Hazel
31 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Hazel
The name Hazel means "the hazelnut tree" or "the color hazel". It is of English origin and has been used as a name since the late 19th century. It was most popular in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s. People with this name are often associated with intelligence, creativity, and curiosity.
Nora
29 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Nora
The name Nora is of Irish origin and means "honor" or "light." It is a diminutive of the name Honora or Eleanor.
Evelyn
28 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Evelyn
The name Evelyn is of English origin and is derived from the French name Aveline, which means "hazelnut". It is also believed to have roots in the Germanic name Avelina, which means "wished-for child" or "longed-for child". Overall, the name Evelyn is associated with sweetness, charm, and grace.
Emily
26 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Emily
The name Emily means "rival" or "industrious" and is of Latin origin. It became popular in the 19th century and is still a commonly used name today.
Aria
26 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Aria
Aria is a name of Italian origin, meaning "air" or "song" in Italian. It has also been associated with the musical term "aria," which refers to a solo performance in an opera or other vocal piece. The name has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Eleanor
26 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Eleanor
The name Eleanor means "bright, shining one" or "compassionate" and is of Old French and Greek origin. It was originally derived from the name Aliénor, which was the Old French form of the name Helen.
Willow
26 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Willow
Willow is a name derived from the name of the tree, which symbolizes flexibility, resilience, and grace.
Zoey
25 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Zoey
The name Zoey means "life" or "alive" and has Greek origins.
Elizabeth
25 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath" or "my God is abundance". It is a name that has been popular for centuries and has been borne by many notable figures in history and literature.
Chloe
24 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Chloe
The name Chloe means "young green shoot" or "blooming" in Greek. It is a popular name for girls and has been used in various cultures throughout history.
Isabella
23 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Isabella
The name Isabella is of Italian and Spanish origin and means "God is my oath" or "devoted to God". It is a variant of the name Elizabeth.
Sophia
23 baby girls born in Montana (2018) named Sophia
The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek.

Most popular baby boy names in Montana in 2018

According to the data of 2018, Liam was the most popular baby boy name in Montana with 55 occurrences. Following Liam, William, Noah, Oliver, and Henry were the most popular names for baby boys in Montana, with 49, 48, 48, and 46 occurrences respectively.

Liam

55 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Liam
The name Liam is of Irish origin and is a shortened form of the name Uilliam, which is the Irish version of the name William. The name Liam means "strong-willed warrior" or "protector".
William

49 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named William
The name William means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior". It is of Germanic origin and has been a popular name throughout history.
Oliver

48 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Oliver
Oliver is a name of English origin, derived from the Old French name Olivier. The name is believed to mean "olive tree" or "olive branch". It has been a popular name in England since the Middle Ages and has gained popularity in other English-speaking countries over time.
Noah

48 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Noah
The name Noah is of Hebrew origin and means "rest" or "comfort". It is famously associated with the biblical character who built an ark to save his family and animals from a great flood.
Henry

46 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Henry
The name Henry means "ruler of the household" or "estate ruler". It is of Germanic origin and has been a popular name for centuries.
Jack
43 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Jack
The name Jack is of English origin and is a diminutive form of the name John, which means "God is gracious".
Mason
42 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Mason
The name Mason is of English origin and means "worker in stone". It is often associated with the occupation of stonemasonry and is a popular surname that has been used as a first name since the 19th century. The name has a strong and masculine sound to it and is often chosen for boys.
Wyatt
42 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Wyatt
The name Wyatt is of English origin and means "brave in war".
James
42 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named James
The name James is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter" or "one who follows".
Grayson
42 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Grayson
Grayson is a name of English origin and means "son of the steward" or "son of the grey-haired one".
Owen
40 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Owen
The name Owen is of Welsh origin and means "young warrior" or "well-born". It is a popular name in Wales and has become increasingly popular in other English-speaking countries.
Benjamin
39 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Benjamin
The name Benjamin means "son of the right hand" or "favored son" in Hebrew.
Jackson
38 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Jackson
The name Jackson is of English origin and means "son of Jack". It is a common surname that has been used as a first name since the 19th century.
Ryker
37 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Ryker
Ryker is a Dutch surname that means "rich" or "powerful ruler".
Lincoln
37 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Lincoln
The name Lincoln is derived from the Old English words "lindo" meaning "lake" and "colne" meaning "colony, settlement". Therefore, the name Lincoln can be interpreted to mean "settlement by the lake".
Samuel
37 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Samuel
The name Samuel means "heard by God" or "asked of God". It is of Hebrew origin and is a biblical name. Samuel was a prophet and judge in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Logan
34 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Logan
The name Logan is of Scottish origin and means "small hollow" or "little hollow". It is derived from the Gaelic word "lagan", which refers to a small valley or hollow.
Easton
32 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Easton
The name Easton is of English origin and means "east-facing place". It is derived from the Old English words "east" meaning "east" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement".
Lucas
31 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Lucas
The name Lucas is a Latin name meaning "from Lucania," a region in southern Italy. It is derived from the Latin name Lucius, which means "light" or "illumination."
Maverick
31 baby boys born in Montana (2018) named Maverick
The name Maverick means an independent, non-conformist person who is unorthodox in their ideas and actions.