TAMA-GRUNDY FILE PHOTO of a local baby.

CEDAR RAPIDS – Wrenley was the most popular name for newborn girls who entered the world at Mercy Medical Center’s Birthplace in 2025, while Liam was the top name for baby boys born at Mercy this year.

Top names for 2025

Top 3 girls names:

1-Wrenley

2-Olivia

3-Evelyn

Top 3 boys names:

1-Liam

2-Theodore

3-Cooper, Oliver, Tate (3-way tie)

According to popular parenting website BabyCenter.com, the top baby names nationwide in 2025 are Olivia for girls, and Noah for boys.