Most popular baby names in each state in 2015

June 13, 2016 | 5:34 AM

The following information is provided by Graphiq and MooseRoots.

By Kati Perry

Baby boy

Not only do baby naming trends change over time, but they also have a geographic element. Just as some names are more commonly used on the East Coast than the West Coast, each state chooses its favorites.

Using data from the Social Security Administration, MooseRoots uncovered the top five baby names in each state.

Check out the map below to see the top names among baby boys in each state.

Below you’ll find the top girls’ names in each state:

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Check out the map below to see the top names among baby boys in each state.

Below you’ll find the top girls’ names in each state:

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