Mishall RehmanIf you welcomed a bundle of joy in 2023, chances are your #babies name might claim a spot in the top 10 most popular baby names in Canada.
According to BabyCenter, the most popular Canadian boy names of 2023 are once again Noah and Liam. While the top three spots for girls are claimed by Olivia, Amelia and Emma.
Top Names In Canada
Although the top spots for both girls and boys remained the same for yet another year in a row, the top 10 overall did see some significant changes.
The top 10 boys names welcomed three new names this last year: William, Benjamin, and Levi.
The girls also welcomed two new names: Ellie and Mila.
The complete list of Canada’s most popular boy and girl names includes:
However, province-wise, the top spots for names can have slight variations. So, how did your province fair? Check out the table below.
Alberta
When it comes to the top baby names in Alberta, this province follows suit with the rest of the overall Canadian baby names. Coming in at number one for boys is Noah, followed by Liam. For girls, the top spot is Olivia, followed by Amelia for the second spot.
The top 10 boys’ and girls’ names differ in other ways as well from the country-wide list. Alberta has two completely different names on its top ten girls list: Isla and Violet. While the boy’s names also have two different names: James and Theodore.
The overall top 10 names for both boys and girls, according to the Province of Alberta, are below:
British Columbia
Parents in British Columbia were similar to parents across the country regarding favourite baby names. Noah and Olivia claimed the top spots in this province as well. The top 10 name list overall for British Columbia follows the nationwide top 10, with one small variation in the girls’ list: the name Hazel makes an appearance on this list.
The overall top names for both boys and girls, according to the province of British Columbia, are below:
- Olivia
- Emma
- Sophia
- Charlotte
- Isla
- Amelia
- Ava
- Chloe
- Hazel
- Mila
Manitoba
Manitoba offers some interesting variations in its top ten baby name list. According to the list provided by the province, the top boy baby names include names like Daniel, Elijah, and Lincoln, which are unique to Manitoba.
The girl’s list is no different, with names such as Luna and Hanna making an appearance in the top 10.
The complete list of top 10 baby names for boys and girls is below:
New Brunswick
New Brunswick welcomed close to 5,000 babies in 2023. And what was the most popular name? If you guessed Noah, Liam and Olivia, you’re correct.
Following the nationwide status quo, Olivia claimed New Brunswick’s top baby name spots for girls. However, it was Liam for boys.
Liam was followed by Theodore, while Olivia was followed by Emma. According to the province, other popular baby names include:
- Noah,
- Benjamin,
- James,
- Charlotte,
- Oliver,
- William,
- Jacob, and
- Violet.
“I want to congratulate everyone who welcomed a new addition to their family in 2023. Our children are our future, and we must make decisions today that will help build a stronger province and economy for future generations,” said Service New Brunswick Minister Mary Wilson in the province’s release for popular baby names.
Nova Scotia
Following its patterns from previous years, Nova Scotians chose Henry as their most popular baby name of 2023. According to Nova Scotia’s Registry of Vital Statistics, Nova Scotia was home to nearly 6,000 new babies in 2023.
The most popular girl’s name was Olivia.
The overall list of top 10 baby names in Nova Scotia:
- Henry
- Theodore
- Oliver
- Jack
- Noah
- William
- Owen
- Liam
- Jackson
- Olivia
Ontario
The most populous province of Canada was no different from its counterparts when it came to favourite baby names. Olivia and Noah were at the top of the charts for Ontario’s parents.
According to a press release from the province of Ontario, Olivia has held the top spot in Ontario for 14 years in a row. Noah is in the top spot for the fourth year in a row.
The complete list of top 10 baby names for boys and girls is below:
Prince Edward Island
According to a CBC article, Jack is the most popular baby name in 2023, varying greatly from the rest of the country.
However, several names changed from last year, with names like Amelia, Evelyn, Abigail, Elijah, James, Grayson, Benjamin, Summer, and Henry not making the list.
Top names in PEI include:
- Jack,
- Oliver,
- Sophie,
- Hudson,
- Charlotte,
- Olivia,
- Wesley and
- Wyatt.
Quebec
For several years, Quebecers have loved the names Emma and Noah, and they have awarded them the top spot for baby names.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s parents shook things up for the province when it came to the most popular baby girl name. Olivia claimed the top spot on the list for 2023. However, 2022’s favourite, Amelia, dropped out of the top ten.
The most favourite name for baby boys in Saskatchewan was Oliver.
According to eHealth Saskatchewan, here is a complete list of the top ten baby names:
We were unable to find the top baby names for the provinces of Newfoundland and Quebec or the three Territories.
