The top baby names in Ontario in 2023 were Olivia and Noah. Olivia has clinched the number one spot as the top baby girl name in Ontario for 15 consecutive years. Charlotte also continued as a favourable choice and came in as the second-most popular name for girls.
Noah took the top spot as the most popular name for boys for the fifth year in a row, with Liam following closely behind. We also welcomed Mila and Henry to the top baby names of 2023.
The province of Ontario released the top 10 names for girls and boys in 2023 in December. They were:
Other popular names that made the cut included Jack, Lucas, Benjamin, William, and Leo.
| Girls | Boys |
| Olivia Charlotte Amelia Emma Sophia Mia Sofia Ava MilaIsla | Noah Liam Theodore Oliver Jack Lucas Benjamin William Leo Henry |
“Welcoming a new baby and choosing a name is one of life’s most meaningful milestones, and our government is dedicated to helping new parents focus on these special moments rather than paperwork,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. “With ServiceOntario’s 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle, we’ve made it easier for Ontario parents to register their newborns and apply for essential documents like birth certificates and Social Insurance Numbers—all from the comfort of their home.”
Parents should register their child’s birth within 30 days of welcoming their newborn.
Ontario releases the names for the previous year each December because parents generally have up to one year from the date of birth to register their child’s birth. For example, a baby born on December 31, 2023, may not have their birth registered until December 31, 2024. As a result, the lists provided are always for the previous year.
Vital event datasets are finalized once all events (e.g., births, deaths and marriages) that occurred during a reporting year are properly registered, which must account for events that are submitted for registration up to 365 days after the event occurred, according to the province.
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