Emily and James top popular names list

The name Muhammad has seen the biggest rise in popularity in Ireland in 2016, but James and Emily are the most popular names chosen by new parents.

Emily and James top popular names list
Thu, 01 Jun, 2017 - 01:00
Conall Ó Fá;tharta

Annual figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show the name Muhammad has entered into the top 100 Irish baby names for the first time, rising 36 places to 83rd.

For the first time since 2007, Jack is no longer the most popular baby name in Ireland, pushed into second spot by James. Daniel, Conor and Seán make up the remainder of the top five. Noah is the next most popular boy’s name lying just outside the top five.

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