Stock photo of a baby's crib
The year is coming to an end, and that means we’re getting a lot of recaps on the year that was 2024.
The Government of Ontario has released their annual list of most popular baby names of 2023. It takes a long time to process and syphon through the data, so these lists tend to come out late in the following year.
If you’re about to have a baby or you’re planning to have a baby, you’re probably wondering what baby names are in at the moment.
Olivia has clinched the number one spot as the top baby girl name in Ontario for 15 consecutive years. Charlotte also continued as a favourable choice and came in as the second-most popular name for girls.
Noah took the top spot as the most popular name for boys for the fifth year in a row, with Liam following closely behind.
Mila and Henry are new additions to the top baby names of 2023.
The top 10 names for girls and boys in 2023 were:
| Girls | Boys |
|
|
Compare to last year’s list here.
Choosing a name is just one of many things that go along with welcoming a new baby. It is important that parents register their child’s birth within 30 days of welcoming their newborn.
“Welcoming a new baby and choosing a name is one of life’s most meaningful milestones, and our government is dedicated to helping new parents focus on these special moments rather than paperwork,” says Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. “With ServiceOntario’s 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle, we’ve made it easier for Ontario parents to register their newborns and apply for essential documents like birth certificates and Social Insurance Numbers—all from the comfort of their home.”
Any of these names catch your eye? Let us know if your baby’s name made the list!
If you have a news tip or story idea, you can now send us a heads up via email at News1013@LocalRadio.ca. If you’d like to get ahold of me personally, shoot me a message at Cameron.Wilkinson@LocalRadio.ca. We’re in the business of content creation, so no idea is a bad idea.
