If you had a baby boy born to your Berrien County family this year and named him Charlie, he’s in good company. If you had a girl and named her Sophia, she’s in the same boat. Those were the top baby names of all of 2020 according to authorities at Spectrum Health Lakeland, revealed today. 
Of the 1,356 babies born to date in 2020 at the Spectrum Health Lakeland BirthPlace in St. Joseph and Niles, Charlie and Sophia were the most popular names. Other popular names for both genders in 2020 are listed below:
Top 10 boy names:
- Charlie
- Oliver
- Elijah
- Jordan
- Thomas
- Hunter
- Julian
- Lincoln
- Lucas
- Noah
Top 10 girl names:
- Sophia
- Evelyn
- Paisley
- Autumn
- Willow
- Ella
- Amarah
- Avery
- Blakelynn
- Layla
Spectrum Health Lakeland hospitals in Niles and St. Joseph routinely demonstrate excellent maternity care and delivery outcomes. Patients have access to a team of 23 obstetrics and gynecology providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives; 80 nurses; and 34 support staff. For more information about the BirthPlace, you can visit online at: http://spectrumhealthlakeland.org/birthplace
