Avera announces Most Popular Baby Names of 2025

Avera delivery units across the region were busy this year as thousands of new bundles of joy were welcomed into the world. A grand total of 6,227 babies made their arrival at Avera birthing centers this past year with the month of July coming in as the most popular month to have a baby. While each of these miracles that made their way into the world are special and unique, it appears many will grow up sharing a similar name. Take a peek at the names given to the tiny patients in our nurseries for 2025.

Avera’s Most Popular Boy Names:

1. Liam

2. Noah

3. Henry

4. Hudson

5. Cooper

Avera’s Most Popular Girl Names:

1. Lainey

2. Evelyn

3. Amelia

4. Eleanor

5. Emma

This information is data compiled for the entire Avera Health system.