January 8, 2009

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St. Cloud Hospital announces the top baby names for 2008

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud Hospital recently compiled the top 10 girl and boy names for babies born in the Family Birthing Center at St. Cloud Hospital in 2008.

The 10 most popular girl names were:
1. Emma
2. Ava
3. Isabella
4. Abigail
5. Olivia
6. Madison
7. Chloe
8. Ella
9. Grace
10. Lillian

The 10 most popular boy names were:
1. Carter
2. Mason
3. Isaac
4. Hunter
5. Ethan
6. Jack
7. Alexander
8. Andrew
9. Owen
10. Tyler

The total number of births at St. Cloud Hospital in 2008 was 2,804 compared to 2,866 in 2007 and 2,831 in 2006.

Learn more about St. Cloud Hospital's Family Birthing Center.

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