Ontario's top 10 baby names stay the same

Olivia and Noah continue to be the most popular names for newborns in the province.

Olivia has topped the list for over a decade, with 14 consecutive years as number one.

Noah has had a slightly shorter run at the top. It's been the most popular boy's name four straight years, with Liam following closely behind as number two.

In Southwestern Ontario, the girl's list of popular names looks much the same as the rest of the province. The boy's list looks a little different, with Jack jumping from fifth province-wide to number one locally.

The most popular names in Ontario for 2022 are:

Girls

1. Olivia

2. Charlotte

3. Amelia

4. Emma

5. Sophia

6. Ava

7. Chloe/Isla

8. Evelyn

9. Lily

10. Mia

Boys

1. Noah

2. Liam

3. Oliver

4. Theodore

5. Jack

6. Benjamin

7. Lucas

8. William

9. Ethan

10. Leo

The most popular names in Southwestern Ontario are:

Girls

1. Olivia

2. Charlotte

3. Sophia/Amelia

4. Emma

5. Isla

6. Nora/Ava

7. Evelyn

8. Isabella

9. Lily/Abigail

10. Harper

Boys

1. Jack

2. Noah

3. Theodore

4. Oliver

5. Liam

6. Benjamin

7. Owen

8. Hudson

9. James

10. Henry

According to the provincial government, parents have a full year to register their child's birth, which is why the 2022 list is now being released. The most popular names of 2023 will become official next year.

The province reminds new parents that it's important to register their child's birth within their first 30 days.

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