Popular Names in North Dakota

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 rankings and birth counts reflect North Dakota data. Sourced and compiled from the Social Security Administration records by Name.Baby.