Whether you’re from a West coast state in the U.S., or just love the unique music, food, people and style that make up this large part of the country, you can find inspiration on choosing a West coast baby name by taking a look at how each state choose their favorite baby names.  Here’s a look at where to go to find popular West coast baby names. 

West Coast States

The Western most states in the U.S. include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Here’s a look at some of the most popular West coast baby names by state according to Social Security Administration data.

Top Alaska Names

Top names for girls since 2009 include: Isabella, Sophia, Olivia, Abigail and Ava for girls. For boys the names include: Michael, Ethan, Logan, Samuel and Elijah.

Top Arizona Names

Isabella, Sophia, Emma, Mia and Emily all made the 2009 top list for Arizona girls. The boys list includes: Jacob, Alexander, Daniel, Angel and Anthony.

Top California Names

California girls made the following name popular: Isabella, Sophia, Emily, Mia and Samantha. For the boys names include: Daniel, Anthony, Angel, Jacob, and Alexander in 2009.  Also check out our list of the Top 50 California Baby Names for Girls and Boys.

Top Colorado Names

Isabella, Sophia, Abigail, Olivia and Emma were among the top names in Colorado recently, along with Alexander, Jacob, Noah, William and Benjamin for the boys.

Top Hawaii Names

Isabella, Sophia, Mia, Ava, and Chloe are popular among Hawaiians, as well as Ethan, Noah, Jayden, Joshua, and Elijah for boys in 2009.

Top Idaho Names

Logan, Jacob, Ethan, William and Wyatt ranked as the top boy names in the Western state of Idaho, as well as Olivia, Emma, Isabella, Sophia, and Addison for girls in 2009.

Top Montana Names

Emma, Isabella, Olivia, Eva and Madison all made the list in Montana for 2009, as well as Ethan, Wyatt, Logan, Landon, and James.

Top Nevada Names

Isabella, Sophia, Emma, Olivia, and Emily ranked in the top 5 for Nevada girl baby names. The boys’ list includes: Anthony, Jacob, Daniel, Michael and Alexander.

Top New Mexico Names

Aiden, Noah, Joshua, Jacob and Gabriel are top boy names in New Mexico, as well as Isabella, Olivia, Mia, Sophia, and Nevaeh for the girls.

Top Oregon Names

Emma, Isabella, Olivia, Emily, and Sophia were top choices for girls’ names in Oregon for 2009. The boys’ list includes: Alexander, Logan, Jacob, Daniel and Ethan.

Top Utah Names

Ethan, William, Jacob, Isaac and James are ranked at the top for boys in Utah, along with Olivia, Emily, Abigail, Brooklyn, and Lily for the girls.

Top Washington Names

Isabella, Olivia, Sophia, Emma and Abigail and popular in Washington state as well as Alexander, Jacob, Ethan, William and Daniel for the boys.

Top Wyoming Names

Wyatt, William, Aiden, Jacob and Mason all made the top 5 list in 2009 for boys’ names in Wyoming, as well as Isabella, Madison, Ava, Emma, and Alexis for the girls.

West Coast City Names

There may be a specific West coast city or destination that helps inspire you to find that perfect West coast baby name. Naming your baby after a city is more common than you think. Check out some of the Top City Baby Names here.  Some West coast favorites include: Chandler and Phoenix for the state of Arizona, and Logan for Utah. The girls’ list includes, Campbell for California, and Helena for Montana. 

Also check out: Popular Baby name Trends 2010

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