The Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Ireland has revealed the most popular baby names for December 2023. Notably, there seems to be a seasonal influence on the names chosen for baby girls born in December.
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published a list of the most common names chosen for baby boys and girls born in December 2023 . Last Christmas, there were 75 babies born on Christmas Day, of which 38 were boys and 37 were girls. While it is not possible to reveal the names chosen for babies born on Christmas Day, there seems to be a seasonal influence when it comes to choosing a name for girls born in December.
The most popular names chosen for baby girls in December 2023 were Holly (30) and Éabha (30), both in joint first place; followed by Sadie (28); with Sophie and Grace (both 27) in joint fourth position. When it comes to the most popular names chosen for baby boys born throughout December 2023, Jack (53) was the most popular name, in line with all-year round trends, followed by Noah (46); Liam (33); Cillian (31); with Theo and Rían (both 28) jointly in fifth position. In December 2022, four of the five names chosen for boys had a biblical influence, with only Noah making that connection in December 2023. Comparing 2023 with 10 years ago, we can see some differences, most notably in the number of babies born on Christmas Day. In 2013 there were 113 babies born on Christmas Day with 65 boys and 48 girls. For boys born throughout the whole of December 2013, the most popular names were Jack (69); James (55); Noah (54); Conor (50); and Daniel (49). The most popular names chosen for baby girls in December 2013 were Holly (83); Sophie (50); Ella (45); Emily (42); and Lucy and Amelia jointly (38). Commenting on the release, Seán O’Connor, Statistician for Vital Statistics, said: “Looking at the most popular names for babies born in December 2023, we can see a seasonal influence when it comes to naming girls.
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