Data compiled by the Irish Passport Office has revealed the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2016. Jack and Emily were the most popular names – is your child’s name on the list?

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Based on applications for infant passports, the Irish Passport Office has revealed the most popular boy and girl names in Ireland in 2016.

Traditional Irish names are a little out of favour for babies, with only 5 out of the top 20 boys names and 3 out of the top 20 girls names being Irish.

Emily continues to remain a firm Irish favourite, it was most popular name for girls in 2015 and 2014 also, followed by Sophie and Emma in #2 and #3 positions.

In 2015, the top 3 most popular boys names (in descending order) were Daniel, James and Jack. For 2016, they have moved around and Jack has now taken the #1 position.

Top 20 Boy Names 2016

1. Jack
2. James
3. Daniel
4. Conor
5. Adam
6. Ryan
7. Harry
8. Liam
9. Luke
10. Charlie
11. Cian
12. Noah
13. Michael
14. Oisín
15. Thomas
16. Matthew
17. Alex
18. Darragh
19. Seán
20. Jamie

Top 20 Girl Names 2016

1. Emily
2. Sophie
3. Emma
4. Grace
5. Ella
6. Aoife
7. Amelia
8. Lily
9. Ava
10. Sarah
11. Hannah
12. Lucy
13. Sophia
14. Mia
15. Anna
16. Olivia
17. Saoirse
18. Caoimhe
19. Kate
20. Chloe

The full list of 200 names is available on the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade website.

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Over to you! Is your child’s name on this list? Let us know their name in the comments below.