May 18, 2023 - News

These were Minnesota's top baby names in 2022

Illustration of a baby wearing a "hello my name is" sticker.

Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios

Oliver overtook Henry as Minnesota's most popular name for baby boys last year, while Charlotte continued her reign as parents' top pick for girls.

Driving the news: The Social Security Administration has released state-level data on names submitted for babies born in 2022.

Here are the top five in Minnesota for each gender:

  • Boys: Oliver, Henry, Theodore, Liam and Jack.
  • Girls: Charlotte, Olivia, Emma, Evelyn and Nora

Zoom out: Liam and Olivia secured the top spots nationwide. That list showed more parents going for names inspired by the hit show "Yellowstone."

Go deeper: Find the full Minnesota list.

avatar

Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Twin Cities.

🌱

Support local journalism by becoming a member.

Learn more

More Twin Cities stories

No stories could be found

Twin Citiespostcard

Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Twin Cities.

🌱

Support local journalism by becoming a member.

Learn more