Now hitting a Louisiana playground near you: Beaux and Landry
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If you find yourself at a sip-and-see anytime soon, you might just be cooing over a baby Beaux or baby Landry.
Why it matters: An analysis of Social Security Administration data indicates the names top the list of the baby names more common in Louisiana than among the U.S. overall.
The big picture: The most popular baby names across the U.S. in 2024 includes Liam for boys and Olivia for girls, which matches the most popular baby names in Louisiana for that year, too.
Yes, but: Names like Beaux, Khaza, Landry and Denver were exceptional amongst Louisiana babies, where the state's newest residents were more likely to get those names here than elsewhere in the country, data shows.
Go deeper: Explore the data nationally or state-by-state.