Popular Baby Names in North Dakota
The most popular boy and girl baby names in North Dakota (ND), along with local naming trends and the cultural influences that shape how parents in North Dakota choose names.
Top 10 Boy Names in North Dakota
Top 10 Girl Names in North Dakota
Naming Trends in North Dakota
- Scandinavian and German heritage names persist
- Classic heartland names dominate
- Oil boom bringing diverse naming to western ND
Cultural Influences on North Dakota Baby Names
Norwegian and German-Russian immigrant heritage
Native American communities (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara)
Small-town traditional naming values
Bakken oil field worker diversity
About North Dakota Baby Name Data
Baby name popularity in North Dakota is based on Social Security Administration (SSA) birth certificate data. The SSA publishes state-level name frequency data annually. Names given to fewer than 5 babies in a state are excluded for privacy. Rankings reflect the most recent available data and may shift year to year as cultural trends, migration patterns, and demographic changes influence naming choices in ND.