Jack and Emily most popular baby names last year, CSO data reveals

Jack has regained its place as the most popular name for boys after briefly losing the top spot to James in 2016.

Jack and Emily most popular baby names last year, CSO data reveals
Thu, 01 Mar, 2018 - 00:00
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According to data from the CSO, Jack and Emily were the most popular names registered last year.

Jack has been the most popular boy’s name in Ireland since 2007, except for 2016, when James broke the long run of dominance.

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