The most popular names chosen for baby girls in December 2023 were Holly and Éabha, both tied with 30 registrations. Despite this, Grace was the overall favorite in 2023.
For boys, Jack was the clear favorite with 53 names in December 2023, solidifying its status as the most popular baby boy name in Ireland for the year.
The CSO noted a seasonal influence on girl names in December, reflecting cultural trends, especially with names like Holly being a Christmas-themed choice.
There has been a notable decline in the number of babies born on Christmas Day, decreasing from 113 in 2013 to 75 in 2023.
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