Evelyn and Jackson, each with spelling variations top the list of names given to babies born at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire in 2021.
For girls, the most popular spelling was Evelyn, with variations included Evalynn and Evelynn. The name has English origins and means “wished for child.” Harper was the second most popular name. Ava, Brynlee/Brynley, Charlotte, Madelyn/Madilynn, Natalie and Stella tied for third most popular names given.
For boys, Jackson and Jack topped the list. According to BabyNames.com, Jackson is a traditional British surname that literally means “Son of Jack”, but the use of surnames as a first name has been gaining in popularity in the United States for several years. Henry was second on the list. Oliver/Olyver is third on the list. Axel, Leo and Liam tied for fourth most popular names given to babies born at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire in 2021.
Jackson and Henry were top names in 2020. Evelyn and Harper are new to the list in 2021.
