Minnesota Baby Name Trends (2026)
Minnesota carries strong Scandinavian and Northern European influences alongside Midwestern classics. Below: the most popular boy and girl names in 2026 — explore each name page for meaning, origin, and pronunciation.
About Minnesota naming culture
Minnesota carries strong Scandinavian and Northern European influences alongside Midwestern classics.
Popular boy names parents in Minnesota are choosing
Popular girl names parents in Minnesota are choosing
Official state-level rankings
For official state-level baby name ranks, see the US Social Security Administration state baby name dataset. Our editorial picks above reflect popular national choices common in Minnesota's Midwest naming traditions.