The year is starting to wind down and we’re getting more lists on the year that’s past.
The Government of Ontario has released the list for top baby names in the province for the year 2021. These lists are a year behind because it takes a year to analyze the data.
The top baby names were Olivia for girls and Noah for boys. Olivia has been the most popular name for girls for over a decade, with 12 consecutive years in the number one spot. Emma continues to be a very popular name, it is also this year’s second-most popular name for girls. This year also saw Ella enter the top 10 list for girls.
When it comes to names for boys, Noah is in the top spot for the third year in a row, with Liam following closely behind as the second-most popular, once again.
The top 10 names for girls and boys, respectively, in 2021 were:
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“As a proud father of five children, I know firsthand how much new parents have on their plate when welcoming a child into the world. That’s why our government is making it easier than ever for parents in Ontario to register their newborns through our 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle online service,” said Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery. “With just a single online session, parents can apply for critical documents like their child’s birth certificate and Social Insurance Number, right from the comfort of their home, allowing them to spend more time with their newborn.”
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ServiceOntario’s 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle makes it easy to register a birth. It also allows parents to quickly apply for their child’s birth certificate, Social Insurance Number, Canada Child Benefits (including the Ontario Child Benefit), and Education Savings Referral service all through one application.