Popular baby names in Minnesota, 2018

Flag of Minnesota
Flag of Minnesota

The state of Minnesota hasn’t (yet?) published a list of the top baby names of 2018. But it has given us the top names within certain racial/ethnic groups.

Top Girl Names

  • White: Evelyn
  • Native American: Olivia
  • Hispanic: Sofia
  • Black: Aisha
  • Asian/Pacific Islander: Amelia

Top Boy Names

  • White: Henry
  • Native American: Elijah
  • Hispanic: Jose
  • Black: Mohamed
  • Asian/Pacific Islander: Ethan

According to the SSA’s data, Minnesota’s top names overall last year were Evelyn and Henry.

And in 2017, according to the state itself, the most popular names were Evelyn and Oliver.

Source: Minnesota Department of Health (Facebook)

Image: Adapted from Flag of Minnesota (public domain)

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