ALBERT LEA, — What’s in a name? Ask Henry, Ayden or Levi. Or Sophia, Paisley or Addilyn. Those names topped the lists of babies born at Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Albert Lea and Austin.
As of December 31, the total number of babies born was:
• Albert Lea 361 babies — 163 girls, 198 boys
• Austin: 386 babies — 211 girls, 175 boys
Top boy names (number of names) in Albert Lea:
1. Henry; 2. Mason; 3. Asher; 4. Levi; 5. Logan
Top girl names (number of names) in Albert Lea:
1. Aria; 2. Kinsley; 3. Sophia; 4. Addilyn; 5. Makayla
Boys in Austin:
1. Ayden; 2. Bennett; 3. Jackson
Girls in Austin:
1. Sophia; 2. Paisley; 3. Genesis
Note: Specific spellings may vary.