Most popular baby names for girls in Minnesota
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Minnesota using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Minnesota in 2021.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Ava 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. Clara
Clara is a name of Latin origin meaning "clear".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 81
National
- Rank: #102
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,675
#47. Mila (tie)
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 85
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,295
#47. Emilia (tie)
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 85
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,837
#47. Aubrey (tie)
Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 85
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,494
#46. Sophie
Sophie is a French derviation of the name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 88
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,309
#45. Audrey
Audrey is a name of English origin meaning "noble strength".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 92
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,662
#44. Claire
Claire is a name of French origin meaning "clear".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 93
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,692
#41. Josephine (tie)
Josephine is a name of French origin meaning "God will increase".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 95
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,364
#41. Ivy (tie)
Ivy is a name of English origin meaning "faithfulness".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 95
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,374
#41. Addison (tie)
Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 95
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,468
#40. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 97
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
#39. Cora
Cora is a name of Greek origin meaning "maiden".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,989
#38. Lillian
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 100
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,302
#37. Willow
Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 102
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,143
#36. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 103
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
#34. Lydia (tie)
Lydia is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Lydia".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 104
National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,908
#34. Abigail (tie)
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 104
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
#31. Vivian (tie)
Vivian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lively".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #101
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,677
#31. Luna (tie)
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
#31. Isabella (tie)
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
#30. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 106
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,179
#29. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 108
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
#26. Quinn (tie)
Quinn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "counsel".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 109
National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,190
#26. Elizabeth (tie)
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 109
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
#26. Chloe (tie)
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 109
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
#25. Ruby
Ruby is a name of Latin origin meaning "precious red stone".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 110
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,562
#24. Stella
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 111
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784
#23. Aurora
Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning "dawn".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 112
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,466
#21. Scarlett (tie)
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 113
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
#21. Lily (tie)
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 113
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
#20. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 114
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
#19. Everly
Everly is a name of English origin meaning "boar meadow".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 117
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,355
#18. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 118
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
#17. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 126
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
#16. Ellie
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,835
#15. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 134
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
#14. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 137
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474
#13. Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 143
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
#12. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 157
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
#11. Lucy
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 162
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,433
#10. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 171
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059
#9. Hazel
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 174
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,967
#8. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 181
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
#7. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 201
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
#6. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 213
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
#5. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 223
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
#4. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 236
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
#3. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 239
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
#2. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 248
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
#1. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Minnesota
- Number of babies in 2021: 287
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285