Most popular baby names for boys in Minnesota
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Minnesota using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Minnesota in 2021.
Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last five years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and James round out the top five.
Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.
#50. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216
#49. Alexander
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 102
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344
#48. Caleb
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 103
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,894
#46. Luke (tie)
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660
#46. Jameson (tie)
Jameson is a name of English origin meaning "son of James".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,280
#45. Cameron
Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 106
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,101
#44. Beau
Beau is a name of French origin meaning "beautiful".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 107
National
- Rank: #94
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,793
#43. Carter
Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 110
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163
#42. Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 111
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907
#41. Harrison
Harrison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Harry".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 112
National
- Rank: #120
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,135
#40. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 113
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041
#36. Grayson (tie)
Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 114
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499
#36. Ethan (tie)
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 114
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,804
#36. Cooper (tie)
Cooper is a name of English origin meaning "barrel maker".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 114
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,661
#36. Aiden (tie)
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 114
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252
#35. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 115
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501
#34. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 116
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130
#32. Everett (tie)
Everett is a name of English origin meaning "brave, strong boar".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 117
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,219
#32. Emmett (tie)
Emmett is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "universal".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 117
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,638
#31. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 118
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642
#30. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 126
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067
#29. Wesley
Wesley is a name of English origin meaning "field to the west".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 129
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,196
#28. Nolan
Nolan is a name of Irish origin meaning "champion".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 133
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,319
#27. Ezra
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 134
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,365
#26. Miles
Miles is a name of Latin origin meaning "soldier".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 136
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,694
#25. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 140
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,952
#24. Bennett
Bennett is a name of Latin origin meaning "blessed".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 141
National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,917
#23. Brooks
Brooks is a name of English origin meaning "stream".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 143
National
- Rank: #77
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,429
#22. Elijah
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 146
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708
#21. Maverick
Maverick is a name of American origin meaning "an independent man who avoids conformity".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 154
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,548
#20. Asher
Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 159
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281
#19. Mason
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 161
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040
#17. Wyatt (tie)
Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981
#17. Lucas (tie)
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501
#16. Logan
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 180
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786
#14. Jackson (tie)
Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 182
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197
#14. Hudson (tie)
Hudson is a name of English origin meaning "Hugh's son".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 182
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,584
#13. Lincoln
Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 184
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,653
#12. Levi
Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 204
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469
#11. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 208
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791
#10. Leo
Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning "lion".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 221
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,749
#9. Noah
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 223
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739
#8. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 233
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367
#7. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 236
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088
#6. Jack
Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 250
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504
#5. Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 262
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713
#4. Liam
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 277
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272
#3. Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 299
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535
#2. Henry
Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 369
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307
#1. Oliver
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 370
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616