The Hottest Minnesota Baby Names of 2024

In 2024, the baby name game in Minnesota was as hot as ever. Essentia Health, with its hospitals scattered across the state, decided to take a look back at the previous year to see which names were most loved by new parents. Over at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, more than 1, 600 babies were welcomed, with a similar number across the other four hospitals. That's a lot of little ones! Now, let's dive into the names. The Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records kept tabs on this, and they found a mix of classic and fresh names. For the boys, traditional favorites still held strong, but there were some newcomers too. The girls’ names list was equally interesting, with a few surprises that might make you raise an eyebrow. Take a look at the top five names for both boys and girls. Some are timeless, while others are unique and new. It's always fun to see how parents are naming their little ones. So, what do you think? Do you see any future president or superstar on these lists? We can't wait to see what names trend in 2025!