Jack and Emily still country’s top baby names

From a nation of Marys and Johns in the 1960s, modern Ireland is now full of little Jacks and Emilys.

Jack and Emily still country’s top baby names
Sat, 31 May, 2014 - 01:00
Conall Ó Fátharta and Brian Hutton

According to the survey from the Central Statistics Office, Jack and Emily remain the most popular baby names in the country.

Jack has occupied the boys’ top spot for the past six years, while Emily has been No 1 for girls since 2011. When compared with half a century ago, it appears we are quite a different nation when it comes to naming our children.

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