Data compiled by the Central Statistics Office has revealed the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2017. Yet again Emily and Jack 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 2017.

Traditional Irish names are a little out of favour for babies, with only 2 out of the top 10 boys names and none of the top 10 girls names being Irish.

Emily continues to remain a firm Irish favourite, it was most popular name for girls in 2016, 2015 and 2014 also, followed by Emma and Amelia in #2 and #3 positions. Chloe moves into the top 10.

In 2017, the top 3 most popular names remain Jack, James and Daniel, they haven’t shifted in popularity since 2016. Harry moves up into the top 10.

Top 20 Boy Names 2017

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

Top 20 Girl Names 2017

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

The full list of of popular baby names in Ireland is available on the CSO 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.