(Wyoming) – According to data from the Wyoming Department of Health, there were 6,079 births in 2024. That number was up slightly from 2023, which saw 5,989 births across the state.
August was the busiest month for births the last two years, seeing 542 in 2024. November saw the fewest births last year at 443.
Charlotte and Theodore topped the list of most popular name choices. Interestingly, four of the top five girls names in 2024 began with the letter “E.”
Most popular girls names in 2024:
- Charlotte
- Eleanor
- Emma
- Ember
- Evelyn
- Harper
- Amelia
- Hazel
- Ivy
- Sophia
Most popular boys names in 2024:
- Theodore
- Oliver
- Hudson
- James
- William
- Henry
- Grayson
- Liam
- Noah
- Waylon
In 2023, the most popular Wyoming baby names were Evelyn and Jack.
“It’s fun to review last year’s birth records to list Wyoming’s most popular names,” said Kyndra Herrera, VSS deputy state registrar with WDH. “Each year we see a shuffle among the winning choices. There can be many different explanations behind what’s popular year to year.”
Herrera said birth certificates can be important to families for many reasons including for insurance purposes or to get drivers licenses or passports.
“When people need birth certificates, we want to ensure they are going to the right source. Our office is the only source for official Wyoming records,” she said. “Unfortunately, online search results will also display several unofficial company links. Choosing these services often leads to delays and extra costs.”
To order certificates by mail, visit the official WDH web site at https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/certificates/. There is an online ordering portal available, downloadable request forms and instructions to use either method. People may also call 307-777-7591 for help and to order.
VSS promotes and protects the health of Wyoming residents by serving as the official custodian of all vital records in the state and by distributing health information and reports. Details about obtaining official records, more state statistics and information about the program can be found online at https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/.