Data compiled by the Central Statistics Office has revealed the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2018. Would you believe that, yet again, Emily and Jack were the most popular names! Find out what other ones made the most popular 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 2018.

Traditional Irish names are still fairly out of favour for babies, with only 1 out of the top 10 boys names and 1 of the top 10 girls names being Irish.

Emily continues to remain a firm Irish favourite. It has been the most popular name for girls since 2011, followed by Grace and Emma at #2 and #3 positions respectively. Fiadh moves into the top ten at #10 spot.

Meanwhile for boys’ names, Jack has held the top spot since 2007, with the exception of 2016 when James was the most popular name. The top 3 most popular boys names were Jack, James and Noah, with Noah making his entrance to the top 3 for the first time. Charlie moves up into the top 10.

Top 20 Boy Names 2018

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

Top 20 Girl Names 2018

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

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

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