As prospective parents ponder over the perfect name for their little one, a growing trend is making this decision even more exciting. Unisex names, or gender-neutral baby names, are gaining popularity across the United States. These names break away from traditional gender norms and offer a unique blend of charm and versatility that appeals to many.
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Let’s take a journey across the US, revealing the most favored unisex baby names in each state. We’ll explore how these names reflect cultural shifts and individual preferences and why parents increasingly choose them for their newborns. So buckle up and get ready to discover some beautiful names that transcend the boundaries of gender. The numbers in brackets are the girl:boy ratio of each name.Â
Alaska
1. Rowan (30:70) 2. Sawyer (40:60) 3. Charlie (57:43)
Alabama
1. Riley (65:35) 2. Parker (42:58) 3. River (32:68)
Arkansas
1. Parker (45:55) 2. River (29:71) 3. Avery (88:12)
Arizona
1. Logan (10:90) 2. Avery (77:23) 3. River (34:66)
California
1. Avery (79:21) 2. Riley (81:19) 3. Jordan (12:88)
Colorado
1. Logan (11:89) 2. Avery (80:20) 3. Rowan (22:78)
Connecticut
1. Avery (82:18) 2. Dylan (12:88) 3. Parker (31:69)
District of Columbia
1. Logan (29:71) 2. Ryan (23:77) 3. Charlie (48:52)
Delaware
1. Logan (20:80) 2. Avery (78:22) 3. Amari (45:55)
Florida
1. Avery (79:21) 2. Angel (11:89) 3. Riley (74:26)
Georgia
1. Riley (67:33) 2. Carter (10:90) 3. Logan (16:84)
Hawaii
=1. Riley (52:48) =1. Avery (65:35) =3. Sage (55:45) =3. Parker (35:65)
Iowa
1. Parker (46:54) 2. Avery (84:16) 3. Ezra (11:89)
Idaho
1. Avery (84:16) 2. Logan (15:85) 3. Charlie (60:40)
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Illinois
1. Avery (81:19) 2. Dylan (10:90) 3. Cameron (10:90)
Indiana
1. Avery (76:24) 2. Parker (36:64) 3. River (30:70)
Kansas
1. Parker (49:51) 2. Avery (84:16) 3. Logan (15:85)
Kentucky
1. Avery (81:19) 2. Parker (36:64) 3. River (30:70)
Louisiana
1. Parker (46:54) 2. Avery (84:16) 3. River (37:63)
Maine
1. Cameron (10:90) 2. Avery (87:13) 3. Riley (81:19)
Maryland
1. Logan (18:82) 2. Carter (10:90) 3. Avery (68:32)
Michigan
1. Avery (75:25) 2. Parker (39:61) 3. Riley (75:25)
Minnesota
1. Avery (77:23) 2. Logan (11:89) 3. Parker (37:63)
Missouri
1. Carter (13:87) 2. Avery (83:17) 3. Parker (43:57)
Mississippi
1. Riley (67:33) 2. Dallas (26:75) 3. River (41:59)
Montana
1. Sawyer (38:62) 2. Carter (17:83) 3. Parker (39:61)
North Carolina
1. Carter (10:90) 2. Avery (75:25) 3. Riley (73:27)
North Dakota
1. River (52:48) 2. Parker (45:55) 3. Sawyer (39:61)
Nebraska
1. Logan (22:78) 2. Parker (46:54) 3. Carter (11:89)
New Hampshire
1. Logan (15:85) 2. Parker (24:76) 3. Avery (71:29)
New Jersey
1. Cameron (11:89) 2. Avery (76:24) 3. Riley (85:15)
New Mexico
1. Angel (14:86) 2. Avery (83:17) 3. Riley (86:14)
Nevada
1. Logan (10:90) 2. Parker (40:60) 3. River (42:58)
New York
1. Avery (75:25) 2. Riley (80:20) 3. Jordan (11:89)
Ohio
1. Avery (82:18) 2. Riley (78:22) 3. Logan (11:89)
Oklahoma
1. Parker (48:52) 2. River (34:66) 3. Carter (12:88)
Oregon
1. Logan (11:89) 2. Rowan (20:80) 3. Parker (36:64)
Pennsylvania
1. Logan (13:87) 2. Cameron (10:90) 3. Avery (76:24)
Rhode Island
1. Rowan (28:72) 2. Avery (77:23) 3. Hayden (39:61)
South Carolina
1. Riley (72:28) 2. Logan (14:86) 3. Carter (10:90)
South Dakota
1. Noah (10:90) 2. Sawyer (39:61) 3. River (39:61)
Tennessee
1. Parker (40:60) 2. River (33:67) 3. Avery (78:22)
Texas
1. Avery (87:13) 2. Logan (11:89) 3. Parker (41:59)
Utah
1. Charlie (45:55) 2. Rowan (22:78) 3. River (40:60)
Virginia
 1. Avery (76:24) 2. Logan (11:89) 3. Riley (79:21)
Vermont
1. Rowan (35:65) 2. Oakley (67:33) 3. Quinn (47:53)
Washington
1. Logan (11:89) 2. Avery (25:75) 3. Rowan (23:87)
Wisconsin
1. Sawyer (24:76) 2. Parker (35:65) 3. Avery (74:26)
West Virginia
1. Parker (41:59) 2. Riley (72:28) 3. Avery (71:29)
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Wyoming
1. Sawyer (46:54) 2. River (55:45) 3. Blake (50:50)
As we’ve journeyed across the country, exploring the charm and appeal of unisex names, it’s clear that these gender-neutral choices are more than just a trend. They reflect our evolving society, where names can transcend traditional gender boundaries and embrace individuality. Whether you’re an expectant parent searching for the perfect name or simply a name enthusiast, we hope this roundup has offered some fascinating insights. Remember, when it comes to naming your child, the most important thing is that the name resonates with you and carries a meaning that speaks to your heart.
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