The Most Popular Baby Names in Minnesota
Naming your baby can be quite the process. Most couples come up with a list and cross names off as they get closer to the due-date. Some choose a traditional name, while others go with something a little more unique. The name you pick will stick with your child for their entire life so you definitely want to get it right. No pressure!
The Social Security Administration says Liam and Olivia were the top baby names in America last year, but they weren't the most popular here in Minnesota. Check out the top ten baby names in Minnesota below.
How popular will your baby's name be in 25-years?
Time Magazine has developed a 'Baby Name Predictor' that will help you choose a name that will stand the test of time. I plugged my name in to see and found Troy peaked in 1994 and has continued to decline in popularity.
So what names are popular now? The Social Security Administration just released the names that Minnesota parents selected more than any others last year.
The Most Popular Baby Names For Boys in Minnesota in 2022:
Oliver
Henry
Theodore
Liam
Jack
James
Owen
Leo
Hudson
Noah
Banned in Minnesota!
Did you know that you aren't allowed to name your child Santa Claus? There are actually a few names that are banned in Minnesota. Read more here.
The Most Popular Baby Names For Girls in Minnesota in 2022:
Charlotte
Olivia
Emma
Evelyn
Nora
Harper
Eleanor
Sophia
Ava
Violet