Jack was the most popular boys’ name for the eighth year in a row.
Sophie was the most popular name for girls in 2024, replacing the previous year’s top choice of Grace, which is now ranked in 3rd position.
In terms of popularity, Caleb rose fastest up the rankings in 2024, from 142nd place in 2023 to 91st in 2024.
In 50 years since 1974, this was only the third time Mary fell out of the top 100 list of most popular names in Ireland.
Murphy was the most common surname for babies born in 2024.
There were 9,582 distinct new-born names registered in 2024.
