Summary:
Emma and Liam are the top baby names in NYC for 2023.
Nearly 100,000 babies were born in NYC in 2023.
Manhattan had the most births, followed by Brooklyn.
Several names inspired by cities appeared in the top rankings.
Chloe and Sofia made a comeback to the top ten list.
NYC's Most Popular Baby Names of 2023
The New York City Department of Health has released the most popular baby names for 2023, revealing some familiar favorites and a few surprising newcomers.
Top Girls' Names:
- Emma
- Mia
- Sophia
- Olivia
- Isabella
- Amelia
- Leah
- Chloe
- Luna
- Sofia
Top Boys' Names:
- Liam
- Noah
- David
- Lucas
- Jacob
- Ethan
- Joseph
- Dylan
- Michael
- Muhammad
Liam has held the top spot for boys since 2016, while Emma has been the leading girls' name since 2017. Interestingly, Sofia returned to the list after a year's absence, and Chloe reappeared after a three-year break.
The data reveals a total of nearly 100,000 babies born in NYC in 2023, with Manhattan reporting the highest number of births (39,484), followed by Brooklyn (22,297).
There's also a noticeable trend of parents choosing names inspired by cities, including Zion, Cairo, Phoenix, London, Sydney, Brooklyn, Paris, Milan, and Savannah.
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