NEW YORK — If New York City’s most popular baby names sound familiar, it’s because the new list is almost the same as the last: the names Emma and Liam remain the favorites of New Yorkers.
Since 2017 Emma has been the most popular name in the City for girls (288 were born in 2022) and since 2016 Liam has topped the list of names for boys (739 were given this name in 2022), according to certificate records. births announced on Tuesday by the city’s Health Department. In 2022, 99,459 babies were born in New York City, of those 50,595 were boys and 48,864 girls.
“What makes our city special are the New Yorkers, big and small, who call the five boroughs home,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. “So let’s welcome Emma, Liam, Mia, Noah and all the other newborns to New York. Our city and our world are better for your presence in the new year and beyond.”
“We are here to support newborns and their families from their first days and we can’t wait to meet some of our new New Yorkers,” said Dr. Leslie Hayes, Deputy Commissioner for Family and Children’s Health at the Department of Health.
Of the top ten girls’ names of 2021, nine of them remained in the top ten list for 2022. Esther jumped to seventh place in girls’ names, displacing Sofia from the top ten. However, it is worth noting that if Sophia and Sofia were counted as one name, it would be number one.
In the case of baby boys, Alexander once again won a position, displacing Benjamin from tenth place. This name was last in the top ten list in 2020, when nine of the ten most popular boys’ names were also in the top ten the year before. Liam and Noah have secured the top two spots since 2020, while Ethan has held onto third place since 2021.
Most Popular Baby Names New York City, 2022RANKGIRLSCHILDREN1EmmaLiam2MiaNoah3OliviaEthan4SophiaLucas5LeahDavid6AvaJacob7EstherAiden8IsabellaJoseph9LunaDaniel10AmeliaAlexanderTOTAL BIRTHS48,86450,595
HERE THE REPORT BY COUNTIES
Report by countyBirth numbersManhattan39,320El Bronx11,048Brooklyn23,318Queens20,109Staten Island5,664
More Fun Baby Name Facts and Trends in NYC
New approach in 2022
In 2022, the city was eager to take a broader look at the world, and the names of some newborns reflected both an inward look, such as Serenity (#82), Journey (#110), and Justice (#110). 141), as hope for a heavenly destiny, such as Heaven (no. 111) or Orion (no. 127)
Pointing to the future
Many names pointed to adventure, such as Maverick (No. 117) and Ocean (No. 124), while others prescribed a more exact path, such as Artist (No. 142), Princeton (No. 143), Denver (No. 143) and Saint (no. 104).
A permanent interest in nature
Many of the top baby names reflected the beauty of nature and the seasons: Moon (#9) Venus (#127) Jade (#59) Sage (#99 for girls and 129 for boys) Lily ( no. 59). 25), Rose (no. 52), Violet (no. 49), Iris (no. 81), and Lilly (no. 123).
A new reign for royalty
New Yorkers named Prince, Princess (#45 and #127 respectively), Majesty (#128), King (#103) came into the world in 2022 as did Khaleesi (#125), who is a Dothraki. Actual Game of Thrones title.
Resources for future fathers and mothers
- The Department of Health has a website to guide parents in filling out legal documents related to their children, including birth certificates, acknowledgment of paternity for single parents, and information for same-sex couples. For additional details, visit: Future Parents.
- Parents who need more time to name their child for religious or other reasons can register their child’s birth without a name and add their child’s name again later. They can do this free of charge, either through the DOHMH within 60 days of birth, or through the birthing hospital within 12 months of the date of birth. Once the name is added, it is final and requires a fix to change.
- The Health Department also provides information on free or low-cost services for new parents, ranging from pre-pregnancy health issues to resources for keeping your babies healthy. For more information, visit this website: Pregnancy and baby care.
- The Department of Health’s Office of Vital Statistics compiles lists of baby names from birth certificates and collects other data, including total births per year and demographic characteristics. For more information about information collected from birth certificates. More information here: Vital Statistics.
2023-12-26 17:51:19
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