Baby Names in West Virginia
Most popular names from the South region
Appalachian
Southern
Country
Top 10 Names in West Virginia
👦 Top 10 Boys
1
Oliver
Olive tree
2
Waylon
land by the road
3
Maverick
independent, nonconformist
4
Hudson
son of Hudde (Hugh)
5
Liam
Strong-willed warrior and protector
6
Elijah
My God is Yahweh
7
Noah
rest, comfort, long-lived
8
Asher
Happy, blessed
9
Wyatt
brave in war, war strength
10
Grayson
Son of the steward
Names Especially Popular in West Virginia
These names rank in West Virginia's top 20 but fall outside the national top 50.
Names Reflecting West Virginia's Heritage
Appalachian Names
Scots-Irish and Old English names from the Appalachian mountains.
Southern Baby Names
Charming Southern baby names from Georgia peaches to Texas cowboys — tradition, grace, and front-porch hospitality.
Country Baby Names
Country-inspired baby names blending western grit with Southern charm.
Other South States
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