Baby Notebook Community Report
Most Popular Girl Names of 2023
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- 01
Latin · "olive tree"
Olivia remains a beloved favorite, a true community staple in Baby Notebook.
- 02
French · "free man"
Charlotte remains a beloved, enduring favorite in our Baby Notebook community.
- 03
Germanic · "work, industrious, striving"
Amelia: a beloved favorite, consistently cherished in our community.
- 04
Harper
↑1English · "one who plays the harp"
Harper: A beloved, stylish choice, effortlessly blending tradition with modern charm.
- 05
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Evelyn
↑5Norman French · "desired, wished for"
Evelyn is picking up steam, becoming a favorite among Baby Notebook parents.
- 08
Eleanor
↑5Old Provençal · "the other Aenor"
Eleanor is gracefully gaining favor, a beloved classic picking up steam.
- 09
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Ella
↓2Germanic · "all, completely, foreign"
Ella: A timeless, beloved classic, gracefully charming and always a favorite.
About this scope
Welcome to the definitive look at what Baby Notebook parents were naming their daughters in 2023! As we pore over the year’s data, a distinct and beautiful picture emerges, one defined by a love for gentle, classic, and vowel-rich names. This isn't a year of radical shifts, but rather a confident settling into the styles we’ve come to adore.
At the very top, the crown remains firmly in place. Olivia reigns supreme as our number one, a testament to its perfect balance of strength and lyricism. Following closely are names that feel right at home in a classic storybook: Charlotte, Amelia, Emma, and Sophia all grace the Top 10. These are enduring, internationally recognized choices that parents are embracing with enthusiasm. We also see the unstoppable rise of vintage gems like Evelyn and Eleanor, proving that names with history and substance are more appealing than ever.
Looking beyond the top spots, the defining story of 2023 is the sheer breadth of beloved names. The wider Top 100 showcases the community's wide-ranging tastes. What do these names have in common? A soft, melodious sound. Notice the prevalence of names ending in the "a" sound, from Aria and Mia to Isla and Luna. We're also seeing a surge in sophisticated, multi-syllable choices like Josephine, Valentina, and Penelope, which offer a wealth of sweet nickname possibilities.
The trend for names that feel both fresh and familiar is undeniable. Nature-inspired choices like Willow, Ivy, and Hazel are flourishing, bringing a touch of the outdoors inside the nursery. Meanwhile, short and chic names like Maeve and Quinn provide a modern, confident edge. The overwhelming theme is one of graceful elegance and timeless appeal. In 2023, the Baby Notebook community chose names not for shock value, but for their lasting beauty, a trend we can all get behind.
When variants combine
When spelling variants are counted as one name, the rankings shift. Here's how the families stack up.
- 01
Amelia
Amelia · Emilia
- 02
Olivia
Alivia · Olivia · Olyvia
- 03
Sophia
Sofi · Sofia · Sofiya · Sophia · Sophie · Zofia
- 04
Charlotte
- 05
Adeline
Adalee · Adalina · Adaline · Adalyn · Adalynn · Adelina · Adeline · Adelyn · Adelyne · Adelynn
Notable cuts
Vintage comebacks
- #1Olivia
- #2Charlotte
- #3Amelia
- #5Emma
- #6Sophia
Nature inspired
- #12Paisley
- #17Isla
- #18Willow
- #19Hazel
- #20Lily
Gender neutral
- #4Harper
- #12Paisley
- #16Avery
- #18Willow
- #28Addison
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Common questions
- What is the most popular girl name of 2023?
- Olivia tops the Baby Notebook community ranking, followed by Charlotte and Amelia. Olivia is of Latin origin, meaning "olive tree".
- What are the top 10 girl names of 2023?
- In order: Olivia, Charlotte, Amelia, Harper, Emma, Sophia, Evelyn, Eleanor, Isabella, Ella.
- Where does this ranking come from?
- It's drawn from the names parents in the Baby Notebook community gave their children. Real registrations, not survey answers. Snapshot 2026-07-03.