Discover the most popular baby boy names in Minnesota for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are capturing the hearts of parents across the state.
In Minnesota, Theodore has climbed to the top spot with 318 babies named this year. Close behind are Henry and Oliver, maintaining their strong presence among new parents. Names like William and Maverick have seen significant rises in popularity, while others like James and Owen have slightly declined. Notably, Bennett and Beau have made impressive leaps up the ranks. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just curious about naming trends, explore our comprehensive list of popular baby boy names in Minnesota.
The list reflects a mix of traditional and contemporary choices, showcasing the diverse preferences of Minnesotan families. Classic names such as William, Benjamin, and Charles continue to be favored, while newer entries like Maverick, Rowan, and Otto are gaining traction. The data also highlights some interesting shifts; for instance, Lincoln has dropped significantly by 13 places whereas Mateo has surged by 19 spots.
Names that exude strength and timeless appeal remain prevalent—Theodore, Henry, Liam—but there's also a noticeable trend towards unique yet familiar names like Arlo and Waylon. This blend of old and new ensures that every parent can find a name that resonates with their personal style and heritage.
Explore further to see how other names rank this year in Minnesota's popular baby boy names list!
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Theodore | 318 |
| 2 | - | Henry | 313 |
| 3 | -2 | Oliver | 305 |
| 4 | - | Liam | 273 |
| 5 | 6 | William | 238 |
| 6 | - | Jack | 225 |
| 7 | 1 | Leo | 222 |
| 8 | 2 | Noah | 216 |
| 9 | -4 | James | 203 |
| 10 | -3 | Owen | 186 |
| 11 | -2 | Hudson | 184 |
| 12 | - | Levi | 181 |
| 13 | 2 | Brooks | 176 |
| 14 | - | Benjamin | 175 |
| 15 | -2 | Elijah | 172 |
| 16 | 3 | Maverick | 166 |
| 17 | 1 | Miles | 158 |
| 18 | 2 | Wesley | 152 |
| 19 | 2 | Lucas | 145 |
| 20 | 3 | Jackson | 141 |
| 21 | 16 | Bennett | 135 |
| 22 | 6 | Ezra | 131 |
| 22 | 17 | Beau | 131 |
| 22 | -7 | Asher | 131 |
| 25 | -3 | Cooper | 128 |
| 26 | -1 | Wyatt | 127 |
| 26 | -2 | Thomas | 127 |
| 28 | 19 | Mateo | 119 |
| 28 | -13 | Lincoln | 119 |
| 30 | 2 | Everett | 118 |
| 30 | -3 | Charles | 118 |
| 32 | 3 | Cameron | 117 |
| 33 | 36 | Harrison | 113 |
| 34 | -5 | Isaac | 112 |
| 35 | - | Nolan | 109 |
| 35 | -1 | Mason | 109 |
| 37 | -5 | Luca | 107 |
| 37 | -6 | Logan | 107 |
| 37 | 3 | Ethan | 107 |
| 37 | 16 | August | 107 |
| 41 | -4 | Daniel | 105 |
| 42 | -16 | Grayson | 104 |
| 43 | 1 | Joseph | 103 |
| 44 | 9 | Luke | 102 |
| 45 | - | Emmett | 101 |
| 46 | 5 | John | 99 |
| 46 | -5 | Archer | 99 |
| 48 | -19 | Samuel | 97 |
| 49 | 2 | Arlo | 96 |
| 50 | 12 | Waylon | 95 |
| 50 | -4 | Alexander | 95 |
| 52 | 10 | Sawyer | 93 |
| 53 | 5 | Graham | 92 |
| 54 | -12 | Carter | 91 |
| 54 | 17 | Arthur | 91 |
| 56 | 2 | Weston | 90 |
| 57 | -1 | Milo | 89 |
| 58 | 21 | Rowan | 88 |
| 59 | 5 | Sebastian | 87 |
| 59 | -17 | Calvin | 87 |
| 61 | 3 | Theo | 86 |
| 61 | -1 | Aiden | 86 |
| 63 | -7 | Walker | 85 |
| 64 | -14 | Gabriel | 84 |
| 64 | -9 | Caleb | 84 |
| 66 | -19 | Michael | 82 |
| 67 | 15 | Dylan | 81 |
| 68 | -4 | Silas | 79 |
| 69 | 28 | Otto | 78 |
| 70 | 9 | Micah | 77 |
| 70 | 23 | David | 77 |
| 70 | 34 | Colton | 77 |
| 73 | 15 | Matthew | 76 |
| 74 | -7 | Vincent | 74 |
| 74 | -7 | Myles | 74 |
| 74 | 30 | Jayden | 74 |
| 77 | 18 | Roman | 73 |
| 78 | -6 | Parker | 72 |
| 78 | -3 | Charlie | 72 |
| 80 | -4 | Carson | 71 |
| 81 | -9 | Eli | 70 |
| 82 | 41 | Leon | 69 |
| 82 | 15 | Landon | 69 |
| 82 | 8 | Declan | 69 |
| 85 | - | Mohamed | 68 |
| 85 | 71 | Dawson | 68 |
| 87 | -6 | Julian | 67 |
| 87 | -15 | Isaiah | 67 |
| 89 | 8 | Jacob | 66 |
| 89 | 13 | George | 66 |
| 91 | -22 | Elias | 65 |
| 92 | -2 | Jaxon | 64 |
| 92 | -32 | Easton | 64 |
| 94 | -5 | Rhett | 63 |
| 94 | -47 | Jameson | 63 |
| 94 | -12 | Axel | 63 |
| 97 | 20 | Nathan | 62 |
| 97 | 10 | Louis | 62 |
| 97 | 5 | Anthony | 62 |
| 100 | -24 | Elliot | 61 |