Baby Names

I can only imagine how people feel when they have the most common name in Illinois.

There are many names that appear to be timeless and continue to be popular. Then, of course, there are other names that become less and less popular over time and are now in danger of going extinct here in Minnesota.

Choosing a name for your baby is a big deal. It's something they'll carry with them for life, so it's no wonder many parents find it tough to decide!

If you took away the meanings of all of these words, they'd actually make really adorable baby names. Oh, they're all Illinois-inspired, too!

If you know someone adding a little bundle of joy to their family here in Minnesota this year, there's a good chance they could be selecting one of these names.

Did you name your child one of the most popular names in 2023?

Picking a name for your newborn is both exciting and sometimes can be very hard. However, whatever you do there are some names that are banned in the US and you can't use them.

The results are in, and here is the list of the most popular boy and girl baby names in Minnesota in 2023, according to M Health Fairview in Minneapolis.

Does your child have one of the most popular baby names of the year?

If you're having a baby and live in Illinois, there's a very good chance you're going to want to see the most popular names.