Canada's Most Popular Baby Names Of 2024

Statistics Canada just dropped the list of the most popular baby names of 2024, and some classics are holding strong while a few newcomers are climbing fast.

The top 10 baby names in 2024

Boys

1. Noah

2. Liam

3. Theodore

4. Leo

5. William

6. Oliver

7. Lucas

8. James

9. Benjamin

10. Thomas

Girls

1. Olivia

2. Charlotte

3. Emma

4. Amelia

5. Sophia

6. Sofia

7. Mia

8. Chloe

9. Lily

10. Ava

Yes, Noah and Olivia are still on top, and they’ve been leaders for years now. The mix of timeless picks (William, Emma, James) with modern favourites (Leo, Amelia, Mia) shows that parents are balancing tradition with trend.

The biggest name glow-ups

Some names made major leaps in popularity compared to 2023:

• Zorawar cracked the top 100 for boys, shooting from rank 127 to 74.

• Weston, Adrian, and Roman all climbed the charts.

• For girls, Lainey soared from 131 to 71, while Asees, Fatima, and Adeline had big jumps.

These shifts suggest parents are mixing cultural heritage names with softer, vintage-inspired choices.

Flower power girls

Nature names are blooming—literally. From 1991 to 2024, floral girl names have exploded:

• Lily is now #9 (it was #518 in 1991).

• Violet rose from #1167 to #17.

• Ivy, Rose, and Willow all made huge climbs.

• Poppy and Briar have joined the list more recently, riding the cottagecore and whimsical name trend.

Fun fact: Jasmine has been in the top 100 every single year since 1991.

Short and sweet for boys

One-syllable names are having a moment—strong, punchy, and easy to say.

• James has never gone out of style, consistently ranking in the top 35 since 1991.

• Jack rocketed from #249 in 1991 to #11 today.

• Kai, Beau, and Finn all cracked the top 200.

• Even playful-sounding picks like Jax are now common choices.

These names fit the trend of clean, modern minimalism—easy for kids to spell and easy for parents to yell across a soccer field.

Whether you’re into timeless classics or looking for something a little fresher (hello, Dahlia and Kai), the 2024 name list proves that Canadian parents love mixing tradition with trend. See the full list here.