These Are Minnesota’s Top Baby Names in 2026

If you're expecting a baby, or you're just curious how your own name stacks up, Minnesota's newest baby name rankings have arrived. Fresh data from the Social Security Administration reveals the names parents across the North Star State are choosing more than any others in 2026.

Minnesota's Favorite Baby Names for 2026 Have Been Revealed

Do you or your kids have one of the most popular names here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes? We have new data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that can tell you for sure. If you know someone adding a little bundle of joy to their family here this year, there's a good chance they could be selecting one of these names. Because these are now the Most Popular Names in Minnesota for 2026.

Trying to select the perfect name for your baby can sometimes be a bit of a formidable task. Unless you're naming your baby after a relative or someone you know, many Minnesotans these days turn to the internet to see which names are popular.

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While the SSA has the most popular names, I can tell you that my name, Curt, is not anywhere on this list again this year. That's likely because my name was one of the names the SSA said several years ago is in danger of going extinct. You don't hear a lot of boys named Curt these days, apparently!

Why These Names Top Minnesota's Annual Rankings

But the crew over at the Social Security Administration compiles a list every year of the most popular names here in the North Star State and across the country, based on Social Security card application data. And we now know just which names are the most popular in 2026.

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So what are the winning names? According to the Social Security Administration, here in Minnesota, the Most Popular Girl's Name in 2026 is... Olivia! You can check the full list below:

MOST POPULAR GIRLS' NAMES IN MINNESOTA

1. Olivia
2. Charlotte
3. Emma
4. Amelia
5. Sophia
6. Mia
7. Isabella
8. Evelyn
9. Sofia
10. Eliana

Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration says here in Minnesota, the Most Popular Boy's Name in Minnesota is... Laim! Here's the full top 10 list:

MOST POPULAR BOY NAMES IN MINNESOTA

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. Theodore
5. Henry
6. James
7. Elijah
8. Mateo
9. William
10. Lucas

Some Baby Names Are Actually Illegal in Minnesota

Of course, the name you choose for your child can also be influenced by many other factors, not just the most popular name. But did you know there are some names you cannot legally name your baby, because they're BANNED here in Minnesota?!? Plus, keep scrolling to check out the most popular LAST NAMES here in the North Star State, too.