Compilation Shows Some Similarity with National Tracking Site’s Data
The most popular name for baby girls born at ThedaCare hospitals in 2025 remains the same as last year’s favorite, while the most popular boy name this year jumped from 2024’s second-most popular to the top spot.
Charlotte, tied with Evelyn/Evelynn in 2024 for the top favorite baby girl name, stands alone as the most popular name for girls born in 2025. Data was collected for babies born at ThedaCare hospitals through December 1, 2025.
On the boys side, Theodore, the second-favorite name for baby boys in 2024, moved into the No. 1 spot in 2025, surpassing former top pick, Oliver.
Other favorite names include:
| Boys | Girls |
|
1. Theo/Theodore 2. Henry 3. Charles/Charlie, Waylon/Waylen (tie) 4. Liam/William 5. Oliver
|
1. Charlotte 2. Emma, Harper, Josie, Sofia (tie) 3. Scarlet/Scarlett/Scarlette 4. Grace, Hazel (tie) 5. Eleanor, Nora, Olivia (tie)
|
A number of other baby names recorded at ThedaCare’s hospitals had strong showings on the favorites list, including Cooper, Elijah, Jack, Jackson and Noah for boys and Isla, Lainey, Stella, Violet/Violette and Vivian for girls.
Across the country, Olivia and Noah have a firm hold on their No. 1 titles as the top girl and boy names among parents, according to BabyCenter. The tracking site listed Olivia, Amelia, Sophia, Emma and Isabella among its top 5 names for girls. It highlighted Noah, Liam, Oliver, Elijah and Mateo among its top 5 names for baby boys.
ThedaCare provided birth services at five hospital locations in northeast and central Wisconsin in 2025.
About ThedaCare
For more than 115 years, ThedaCare® has been improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves in northeast and central Wisconsin. The organization delivers care to more than 650,000 residents in 17 counties, and employs approximately 7,000 providers and team members at 180 points of care, including nine hospitals. As an organization committed to being a leader in Population Health, team members are dedicated to empowering people to live their unique, best lives. ThedaCare is a not-for-profit health system with a level II trauma center, comprehensive cancer treatment, stroke and cardiac programs, as well as primary care. ThedaCare also partners with communities to understand needs, find solutions together, and encourage health awareness and action. ThedaCare is part of Froedtert ThedaCare, Wisconsin’s most comprehensive health care system.