Baby Notebook Community Report
Most Popular Baby Names in the Central US
What parents in the Central US are naming their babies, from real rankings in the Baby Notebook community, 2023-2026. Top 10 below; get the full regional report free by email.
Top 10 baby names in the Central US
- 01
Charlotte: A beloved, enduring favorite, always a community staple.
- 02
Hudson remains a beloved community favorite, a true staple.
- 03
Oliver remains a beloved community favorite, a true staple.
- 04
Noah remains a beloved favorite, a true community staple.
- 05
Henry: A beloved, popular classic, consistently a community favorite.
- 06
Olivia: A beloved, popular favorite, a true community staple.
- 07
Amelia: a beloved, enduring favorite, always gracing our Baby Notebook community.
- 08
James is picking up steam as a popular favorite in our Baby Notebook community.
- 09
Jackson remains a beloved community favorite, a true Baby Notebook staple.
- 10
Theodore is a beloved classic, steadily gaining momentum in our community.
About this scope
Between 2023 and 2026, the favorite names among Baby Notebook parents in the Central US start with Charlotte, Hudson, and Oliver. Timezone data tells us where families are, so these rankings reflect real regional taste rather than a national average.
What sets the Central US apart: Weston sits at #19 here versus #51 nationally; Waylon sits at #20 here versus #49 nationally; Cooper sits at #14 here versus #24 nationally. These gaps are where regional character shows up: the names a place loves more than the rest of the country does.
When variants combine
When spelling variants are counted as one name, the rankings shift. Here's how the families stack up.
- 01
William
William · Liam · Wills
- 02
Jackson
Jackson · Jaxon · Jaxson · Jaxtyn · Jaxton · Jaxxon
- 03
Lucas
Lucas · Luca · Luka · Lukas · Lucian · Lucca · Lucio
- 04
Theodore
Theodore · Theo · Teddy
- 05
Elijah
Elijah · Elias · Eli · Elio
Notable cuts
Vintage comebacks
- #1Charlotte
- #3Oliver
- #4Noah
- #5Henry
- #6Olivia
Nature inspired
- #33Paisley
- #38Hazel
- #65River
- #68Willow
- #73Rowan
Gender neutral
- #2Hudson
- #9Jackson
- #14Cooper
- #15Parker
- #16Harper
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Common questions
- What is the most popular baby name in the Central US?
- Charlotte tops the Baby Notebook community ranking, followed by Hudson and Oliver.
- What are the top 10 baby names in the Central US?
- In order: Charlotte, Hudson, Oliver, Noah, Henry, Olivia, Amelia, James, Jackson, Theodore.
- 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.