Amelia, Liam top baby names of 2020 at Sanford Health

Amelia was the most popular name for newborn girls at Sanford Health in 2020. For boys, Liam once again topped the list of most popular names for the second year in a row.

The second most popular name for newborn girls in 2020 was Charlotte, which moved up two spots from fourth place in 2019. For boys, Oliver once again clinched the second most popular baby name for the second year in a row. Oliver was the most popular newborn boys name in 2018.

The top-five baby names for 2020 for girls and boys can be found below.

Girls:

1. Amelia
2. Charlotte
3. Ava
4. Harper
5. Emma

Boys:

1. Liam
2. Oliver
3. Henry
4. Jack and Maverick (tied)
5. Asher

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Jon Berg

Jon Berg is a senior media relations specialist for Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota. He grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in broadcast journalism. Jon spent seven years working in television news in both Sioux Falls and Bismarck, before joining Sanford Health in 2014. Jon is married to his wife, Abbi, and has two boys, Connor and Eli. In his spare time he enjoys being outside and spending time with his family. You can reach him on the Bismarck region media line at (701) 516-4903 or jon.berg@sanfordhealth.org.

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