Summary:

Emma and Liam remain the most popular baby names in NYC for 2023.
Several names saw significant ranking changes, with some newcomers and the return of former favorites.
Sofia rejoined the top 10 girls' names, while David, Dylan, and Muhammad rose in the boys' rankings.
A total of 98,389 babies were born in NYC in 2023.
Manhattan had the highest number of births with 39,484.

NYC's Most Popular Baby Names of 2023

The New York City Department of Health has revealed the most popular baby names of 2023, with a total of 98,389 newborns welcomed to the city. Emma and Liam continue their reign as the top choices for girls and boys, respectively, maintaining their positions since 2017 and 2016.

Top 10 Girl Names:

Emma
Mia
Sophia
Olivia
Isabella
Amelia
Leah
Chloe
Luna
Sofia

Top 10 Boy Names:

Liam
Noah
David
Lucas
Jacob
Ethan
Joseph
Dylan
Michael*
Muhammad*

***Tied

Several names saw shifts in ranking, with some newcomers and the return of old favorites. Sofia re-entered the top 10 for girls, while David, Dylan, and Muhammad made significant moves in the boy's list. Michael, a popular name in previous decades, also returned to the top 10.

Birth Statistics by Borough:

| Borough | Births | |--------------|---------| | Manhattan | 39,484 | | Bronx | 10,613 | | Brooklyn | 22,297 | | Queens | 20,148 | | Staten Island | 5,847 |

The NYC Health Commissioner welcomed the new arrivals, highlighting their contribution to the city's vibrancy.

Parents can register their child's birth without a first name and add it later, within 60 days via the Department of Health, or within 12 months through the hospital.

Source: SILive.com