The Most Popular Midlands Baby Names Have Been Revealed

Nationally, Jack remains a firm favourite.

Jack remains the most popular name for baby boys in Ireland, for the sixth year in a row.

There has been a change in the girls' category, with Emily most popular in 2022, replacing Fiadh.

However Fiadh tops the list in Laois, with parents also opting for Cillian and Jack for theirs sons. 

In Westmeath, Noah and Emily are the top choices, with Jack and Grace being perferred in Offaly. 

In terms of the fastest jump in rankings, Éala moved from 177th in 2021, to 91st last year.

Nearly 9,000 distinct names for newborns were registered in 2022.

James is the only name that appeared in both 1972, and 2022's most popular baby names' list.

Murphy was the most common surname for babies born in Ireland last year.

Owner of baby clothing personalisation website, Vicky O'Callaghan, says James remains very popular:

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