Canada’s most popular baby names for 2023 have been released, and they probably won’t surprise you

The most popular baby names of 2023 have been revealed, and some defending champions are topping the lists for both girl and boy names. 

According to Statistics Canada, there were approximately 351,477 babies born in Canada in 2023, and a large portion of them are named Olivia, or Noah, data shows. 

According to the federal agency, Olivia was the most popular name for baby girls in 2023, followed by Emma, Charlotte, Ameilia, and Sophia. 

There were 1,650 babies named Olivia born last year. Additionally, 1,416 Emmas entered the world, along with 1,412 Charlottes, 1,102 Ameilias, and 1,051 Sophias.

Olivia has been the most popular name for baby girls born in Canada since 2016, when it overtook Emma for the top spot, Statistics Canada says.

The top 20 baby girl names in Canada for 2023 include:

1. Olivia (1,650)
2. Emma (1,416)
3. Charlotte (1,412)
4. Amelia (1,102)
5. Sophia (1,051)
6. Mia (924)
7. Chloe (920)
8. Mila (915)
9. Sofia (887)
10. Alice (793)
11. Ava (772)
12. Lily (766)
13. Isla (759)
14. Ellie (700)
15. Evelyn (698)
16. Zoe (697)
17. Nora (681)
18. Sophie (675)
19. Maya (667)
20. Charlie (647)

Meanwhile, Noah was the most popular boy’s name in 2023, with 2,162 Noahs born last year. Liam was the second most popular name for baby boys, with 1,813 Liams born in 2023, followed by Theodore (1,484), Leo (1,416) and William (1,341). 

Noah has been the most frequently chosen name for baby boys in Canada since 2021 when it snagged the top spot from Liam.

The top 20 baby boy names in Canada for 2023 include:

1. Noah (2,162)
2. Liam (1,813)
3. Theodore (1,484)
4. Leo (1,416)
5. William (1,341)
6. Oliver (1,245)
7. Lucas (1,184)
8. Thomas (1,154)
9. Benjamin (1,134)
10. Jack (1,132)
11. James (1,122)
12. Jacob (1,086)
13. Ethan (1,012)
14. Nathan (1,009)
15. Adam (969)
16. Henry (943)
17. Theo (900)
18. Logan (891)
19. Owen (852)
20. Arthur (818)