Discover North Dakota’s most popular baby names of 2024—Evelyn and Oliver lead the list, with favorites like Amelia, Lainey, Henry, and Theodore close behind.
Girls: Evelyn tops the chart with 48 babies. Amelia and Lainey share No. 2 (37 each), and Aurora, Ivy, and Nora tie at No. 3 (36). Big movers include Ellie, jumping 10 spots to No. 4 (31), Aurora up 9, and Lainey up 6. Olivia (No. 5, 30) and Charlotte (No. 6, 29) dip slightly, while Emma edges up to No. 7 (28).
Boys: Oliver claims No. 1 with 56 births, followed by Henry (49) and Theodore (45). Brooks climbs to No. 4 (44). Liam and Maverick share No. 5 (42) as Owen rises to No. 6 (40). Hudson slides to No. 7 (-5), and Asher and Noah tie at No. 8 (36 each). Biggest gainer: Liam (+5).
These rankings reflect 2024 North Dakota birth counts; ties mean the same number of babies and share the same rank.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Liam | 56 |
| 2 | 1 | Theodore | 49 |
| 2 | - | Henry | 49 |
| 4 | 5 | Noah | 48 |
| 5 | -4 | Oliver | 47 |
| 6 | 13 | Cooper | 40 |
| 7 | 1 | Hudson | 37 |
| 8 | 45 | Bennett | 34 |
| 9 | 4 | James | 33 |
| 10 | 24 | Colter | 32 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Charlotte | 42 |
| 2 | - | Lainey | 39 |
| 3 | 4 | Olivia | 34 |
| 4 | 3 | Ellie | 33 |
| 5 | -4 | Evelyn | 32 |
| 6 | -4 | Amelia | 30 |
| 7 | -3 | Ivy | 29 |
| 7 | 3 | Hazel | 29 |
| 7 | 7 | Ella | 29 |
| 10 | - | Emma | 28 |