Top 20 Baby Girl Names Trending Across Minnesota in 2026

Every year in Minnesota, about 60,000 to 70,000 babies are born, according to the Minnesota State Demographic Center.  Between the crib, stroller, diapers, and all of the clothes you have to get for the new bundle of joy, the biggest decision made is the baby's name.

If a new baby is in your future and you've been on the search for the perfect name for your little one, below are the trendiest girl names for 2026.

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Trendiest Girl Names For 2026

When I was pregnant with my first, I remember buying a few baby name books to figure out THE BEST name for the kiddo that was kicking my bladder.  Every night, I'd look at page after page to see what might jump out at me as the perfect match for this kiddo.

Life is so different today.  The most popular way parents are picking names now in the United States is by scrolling through the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby names database. Most of us can't afford this option, but some who are a bit wealthier are hiring an expert to help name their baby.  (If you are looking for a side gig, this might be it.  Some of the high-end baby name consultants are getting up to $30,000 to help with naming, branding, and also genealogy input for families.)

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According to Good Housekeeping, another trend for baby names is surfacing in 2026. In the year of the horse, parents are looking for something unique - a name that is hopeful, aspirational, romantic, and even a bit retro.  They found two different sites, Nameberry and The Bump, and below are their top 10 lists.