Olivia, Sophia and Ethan Ranked 'Top Baby Names' at Fairview Ridges

Oh, baby.

The biggest names at Burnsville's Fairview Ridges Hospital are also the hottest monikers in the country. Among the 2,636 babies delivered there in 2012 there were a bevy of babies named Sophia (the number one most popular name for girls in the nation for 2012), Olivia (fourth), and more than a score of Ethans (third most popular for boys). 

Since 1997, the Social Security Administration has released a national list of the most popular baby names. This year, Fairview followed suit and assembled a local list, just in time for Mother's Day.

The following is data culled from Fairview's maternity wing, known as the Birthplace, augmented by a little light etymology from Parenting Magazine.

The top names for girls were:

1. Sophia (Greek, Wise) and Olivia (Latin, Olive Tree)—tied, 19 each
2. Ava (German, form of Eve) and Emma (German, Universal)—tied, 15 each
3. Lily—14
4. Abigail (Hebrew, "Father's Joy") and Avery (English, Elf Counselor)—13 each
5. Ella (English, "Beautiful Fairy") and Madison (English, son of Matthew)—11 each

Emily, Aubrey and Isabella were also a hit in 2012.

The top boys’ names were:

1. Ethan (Hebrew, Strong)—21
2. William (English, German, Protector)—17
3. Liam (Irish, short for William), Jack and Alexander (Greek, Defender of Mankind)—15 each
4. Owen (Irish, Young Warrior), Mason (French, Stone Worker) and Lucas (German, Irish, Danish, Dutch, Bringer of Light)—14 each
5. Logan (Irish, Meadow)—13

Henry, Landon, Andrew, Evan and Noah were also popular.