Baby Names in Nebraska

Most popular names from the Midwest region

Prairie

Country

Top 10 Names in Nebraska

👦 Top 10 Boys

Olive tree

gift of God

home ruler

Strong-willed warrior and protector

Noah

rest, comfort, long-lived

Gift of God

Resolute protector

Barrel maker

independent, nonconformist

Elijah

My God is Yahweh

👧 Top 10 Girls

Charlotte

Free woman

Evelyn

Wished for child; hazelnut

Amelia

industrious, striving, work

Harper

Harp player

Olivia

Olive tree

Lainey

bright, shining one; or path, roadway

Sophia

wisdom

Emma

universal, whole, immense

Hazel

From the hazelnut tree

Eleanor

light, shining one

Names Reflecting Nebraska's Heritage

Prairie Names

Wholesome prairie names from the Little House era and pioneer days.

Country Baby Names

Country-inspired baby names blending western grit with Southern charm.

Frontier Names

American frontier names from the late 1800s westward expansion.

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