NEW YORK (WABC) — Among the 99,389 children born in New York City last year, familiar names topped the popularity charts. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reviewed 2023 birth records and found that Emma and Liam were once again the most popular names for girls and boys, respectively. Liam has held the number one spot for boys since 2016, while Emma has led for girls since 2017. In 2023, 743 Liams and 382 Emmas were born in NYC.
“Our youngest New Yorkers are what make our city so special,” said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse. “We welcome Emma, Liam, Mia, Noah and all the other newborns to New York. Our city and world are better for your presence in the new year and beyond.”
Rounding out the top ten for girls were Mia, Sophia, Olivia, Isabella, Amelia, Leah, Chloe, Luna, and Sofia. For boys, the runners-up were Noah, David, Lucas, Jacob, Ethan, Joseph, Dylan, Michael, and Muhammad.
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