Most popular baby names for girls in Washington D.C.
Most popular baby names for girls in Washington D.C.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Washington D.C. using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2019, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Ava, Sophia, and Isabella round out the top five.
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#50. Alice
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: +6.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2016
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies: 3,527
Alice is a name of German origin meaning "noble".
#49. Samantha
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: -15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2002
National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies: 3,351
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
#48. Camila
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: 0.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #39 in 2016
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 7,809
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
#47. Aaliyah
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: -10.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2002
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies: 3,636
Aaliyah is an Arabic name, it is the feminine form of the name Ali, meaning "high" and "exalted".
#46. Nora
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: -26.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2018
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 5,899
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
#45. Riley
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: 0.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2016
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 5,676
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
#44. Arya
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: +260.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #41 in 2019
National
- Rank: #92
- Number of babies: 3,043
Arya is a name of Sanksrit origin meaning "noble".
#43. Avery
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: 0.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #41 in 2019
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 7,311
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
#42. Harper
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: -10.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2016
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,442
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
#41. Leah
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: -5.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2011
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 4,739
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
#40. Mila
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: +38.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2017
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 7,309
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
#39. Lily
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: -28.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2015
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 5,419
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
#38. Emilia
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: +28.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2018
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 4,751
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
#37. Layla
- Number of babies in 2019: 19
- Change since 2015: -5.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2016
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 6,478
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
#36. Chloe
- Number of babies in 2019: 19
- Change since 2015: -9.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2008
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 6,361
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming" or "fertility".
#35. Penelope
- Number of babies in 2019: 20
- Change since 2015: +66.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2018
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 6,697
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
#34. Bella
- Number of babies in 2019: 20
- Change since 2015: +81.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2017
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 4,354
Bella is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
#33. Zoey
- Number of babies in 2019: 20
- Change since 2015: +17.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2014
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 5,650
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
#32. Anna
- Number of babies in 2019: 20
- Change since 2015: -16.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2005
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies: 3,807
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
#31. Quinn
- Number of babies in 2019: 21
- Change since 2015: +200.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2019
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies: 3,191
Quinn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "counsel".
#30. Valentina
- Number of babies in 2019: 21
- Change since 2015: +90.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2019
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies: 3,782
Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".
#29. Madison
- Number of babies in 2019: 21
- Change since 2015: -27.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 6,269
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
#28. Josephine
- Number of babies in 2019: 22
- Change since 2015: +29.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2019
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies: 3,087
Josephine is a name of French origin meaning "God will increase".
#27. Clara
- Number of babies in 2019: 22
- Change since 2015: +15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2017
National
- Rank: #95
- Number of babies: 2,929
Clara is a name of Latin origin meaning "clear".
#26. Evelyn
- Number of babies in 2019: 24
- Change since 2015: -7.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2017
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 10,392
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
#25. Genesis
- Number of babies in 2019: 25
- Change since 2015: -50.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2015
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies: 4,009
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning "beginning".
#24. Eva
- Number of babies in 2019: 26
- Change since 2015: +44.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2019
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies: 3,165
Eva is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "life".
#23. Lucy
- Number of babies in 2019: 26
- Change since 2015: +62.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2019
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 4,444
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".
#22. Hannah
- Number of babies in 2019: 26
- Change since 2015: +62.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2006
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 5,586
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
#21. Margaret
- Number of babies in 2019: 27
- Change since 2015: +80.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2019
National
- Rank: #127
- Number of babies: 2,199
Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".
#20. Naomi
- Number of babies in 2019: 27
- Change since 2015: -15.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2018
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies: 3,929
Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness".
#19. Amelia
- Number of babies in 2019: 27
- Change since 2015: +3.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2013
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,862
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
#18. Sofia
- Number of babies in 2019: 27
- Change since 2015: -40.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2016
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 7,355
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
#17. Ella
- Number of babies in 2019: 28
- Change since 2015: +75.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2018
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 8,079
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
#16. Sophie
- Number of babies in 2019: 30
- Change since 2015: +76.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2019
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies: 3,159
Sophie is a French derviation of the name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
#15. Isabella
- Number of babies in 2019: 30
- Change since 2015: +11.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2018
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 13,306
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
#14. Mia
- Number of babies in 2019: 31
- Change since 2015: +3.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2013
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 12,414
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
#13. Aria
- Number of babies in 2019: 32
- Change since 2015: +166.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2019
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 7,072
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
#12. Caroline
- Number of babies in 2019: 32
- Change since 2015: -20.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2007
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies: 3,900
Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
#11. Abigail
- Number of babies in 2019: 32
- Change since 2015: -3.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2009
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 9,106
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
#10. Grace
- Number of babies in 2019: 35
- Change since 2015: +12.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2000
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 6,062
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
#9. Sophia
- Number of babies in 2019: 35
- Change since 2015: -12.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2012
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,714
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
#8. Zoe
- Number of babies in 2019: 38
- Change since 2015: +8.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2014
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 5,034
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
#7. Maya
- Number of babies in 2019: 39
- Change since 2015: +77.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies: 3,782
Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning "water". Maya also means "illusion' in Sanskrit.
#6. Eleanor
- Number of babies in 2019: 39
- Change since 2015: +8.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2017
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 6,164
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
#5. Ava
- Number of babies in 2019: 40
- Change since 2015: -14.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,440
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
#4. Emma
- Number of babies in 2019: 42
- Change since 2015: +2.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2012
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 17,102
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
#3. Elizabeth
- Number of babies in 2019: 44
- Change since 2015: +12.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2014
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 7,844
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
#2. Charlotte
- Number of babies in 2019: 46
- Change since 2015: -2.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2013
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 13,138
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
#1. Olivia
- Number of babies in 2019: 53
- Change since 2015: +29.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 18,451
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
