Jack and Emily popular names in 2013

In Limavady, meanwhile, Conor, Harry and James were the names chosen most often for boys and Sophia took the top spot for girls. Across Northern Ireland, the name Jack has, in fact, been the most popular boy’s name for over a decade, while, after a very close race, Grace came out on top for girls. There have been 280 baby boys named Jack and 200 baby girls named Grace registered in 2013.

Jack has been the most popular boy’s name since 2003. James has held second position for the third year running, while Charlie was third in 2013 climbing from fifth in 2012.

For girls, Grace was the most popular girl’s name up from third in 2012. Emily remained in second place, while Sophie fell from first in 2012 to third in 2013. Within the top twenty, Luke and Ella have significantly increased in popularity over the last year. Four of the top 10 boys’ names from 2003 are still present in the top 10 today (Jack, James, Daniel and Matthew). None of the girls’ names from the top 10 in 2003 remain in the top 10 today.