SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has released his annual report on the most popular baby names in the county. For 2023 births, and for the second consecutive year, Charlotte was the most popular name for female babies born in our county. Liam captured the top spot for male babies. Interestingly, Liam was the second most popular male name in 2022.
“I always enjoy looking back at the previous year to see the names of babies born in our county and see how some names stay on the list year after year while others just make a one-time appearance. My office utilizes the most up-to-date technology which enables us to provide this data quickly and effectively,” said Mr. Olive.
Top Baby Names For 2023
Male
- Liam
- Noah
- Sebastian
- William
- Asher / Levi
- Julian / Mateo
- Carter / Elijah / Grayson / Lucas / Waylon
- Aiden / Chase
- Benjamin / Carson / Charles / Christopher / Hudson / Jackson / Joseph / Maverick / Oliver / Thomas / Wyatt
- Alexander / Amir / Angel / Elias / Ezra / Gael / Ian / Josiah / Legend / Leonardo / Owen / Samuel
Female
- Charlotte
- Olivia / Sophia
- Camila / Emma / Isabelle / Scarlett
- Abigail / Amelia
- Delilah
- Ava / Eliana / Elizabeth / Layla / Luna / Willow
- Chloe / Ellie / Emily / Harper / Hazel / Mia / Paisley / Sadie / Sofia
- Eliza / Kinsley / Leah / Leilani / Presley
- Evelyn / Genesis / Kailani / Lucy / Madison / Raelynn / Riley / Valentina / Victoria
- Adalyn / Autumn / Isabel / Ivey / Jade / Josie / Kaylani / Lainey / Madeline / Madelyn / Milani / Nova / Penelope / Peyton / Samantha / Violet / Whitley / Zoe
The staff at the Register of Deeds office is always happy to assist the public in obtaining any information housed in their office. My office is open to the citizens of Johnston County and I look forwarding to helping in any way that I can.”
If you have any questions, contact the Johnston County Register of Deeds Office at 919-989-5160.