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For parents who want a meaningful baby name<\/a>, one easy theme is location, location, location. Maybe there's a state that means something to them — perhaps the state where the parents met, or where the baby was conceived. Giving the baby that state name is an easy way to ensure their child has a unique and special moniker. <\/p>

But which state names are the most popular? BeenVerified<\/a> found out by conducting a study using Social Security Administration<\/a> data from the past 10 years. The data determined the top 20 most-used state-themed baby names. <\/p>

Keep reading to see what made the list, ranked from least to most popular.<\/p>

More from Mom.com:<\/strong> 20 Fall-Inspired Girl Names<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For parents who want a meaningful baby name, one easy theme is location, location, location. Maybe there’s a state that means something to them — perhaps the state where the parents met, or where the baby was conceived. Giving the baby that state name is an easy way to ensure their child has a unique and 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