Heads up, teachers: Expect lots of Olivers, Adelines, Sophias and Hudsons in your upcoming classes.
Those four names were the most popular in Northern Minnesota in 2025, according to data from eight area hospitals.
But while dozens of like-minded parents christened their babies the same, there were still plenty of unique names (like Leonard, Opaline or River).
Here's the top names of babies born at Lakewood Health in Staples, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Fairview Range in Hibbing, Grand Itasca in Grand Rapids and Essentia's Detroit Lakes, Brainerd and Virginia hospitals.
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