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flag Regional U.S. baby names reflect local culture, heritage, and demographics in 2024.

flag State-by-state baby name trends in 2024 reveal how regional culture, history, and demographics shape naming choices across the U.S. flag While Olivia and Liam remain nationally popular, local favorites reflect unique identities—Montana’s Lainey and rugged names highlight ranching and country music roots; Alaska’s Aurora and Freya point to Nordic heritage and the Northern Lights; Hawai’i’s Kaia and Leilani honor Polynesian ancestry and ocean ties. flag California’s Mia and Texas’s Santiago reflect large Hispanic populations and Catholic traditions, while New Mexico’s Ezekiel underscores strong Hispanic Catholic influences. flag North Dakota’s Evelyn and Mississippi’s Ava reveal a Southern preference for classic, elegant names, and Wyoming’s Emma joins a national revival of timeless names. flag These patterns illustrate how baby names serve as cultural markers tied to place, heritage, and community.

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