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Most Popular Baby Names In Ireland For Past 50 Years

Aidan, Andrew and Anna are Ireland's most loved baby names of the past 50 years. Analysis of names i...
Caoimhseach Connolly
Caoimhseach Connolly

8:51 AM - 16 Feb 2023



Most Popular Baby Names In Ire...

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Most Popular Baby Names In Ireland For Past 50 Years

Caoimhseach Connolly
Caoimhseach Connolly

8:51 AM - 16 Feb 2023



Aidan, Andrew and Anna are Ireland's most loved baby names of the past 50 years.

Analysis of names in Ireland between 1972 and 2021 shows Aidan is the most popular name for a boy, while Anna is the most common name chosen for a girl.

Irish classics like Aoife, Ciara and Conor also feature in the top 10 list.

Research by MyNameTags.ie reveals parents are more likely to be adventurous in naming a girl, while they're more likely to stick with traditional names for boys.

Top 10:

1. Aidan
2. Andrew
3. Anna
4. Aoife
5. Cathal
6. Ciara
7. Conor
8. Daniel
9. David
10. Elizabeth



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