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.

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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.

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Top 10 baby names in the Central US

01
Charlotte
Charlotte: A beloved, enduring favorite, always a community staple.
02
Hudson
Hudson remains a beloved community favorite, a true staple.
03
Oliver
Oliver remains a beloved community favorite, a true staple.
04
Noah
Noah remains a beloved favorite, a true community staple.
05
Henry
Henry: A beloved, popular classic, consistently a community favorite.
06
Olivia
Olivia: A beloved, popular favorite, a true community staple.
07
Amelia
Amelia: a beloved, enduring favorite, always gracing our Baby Notebook community.
08
James
James is picking up steam as a popular favorite in our Baby Notebook community.
09
Jackson
Jackson remains a beloved community favorite, a true Baby Notebook staple.
10
Theodore
Theodore is a beloved classic, steadily gaining momentum in our community.

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.