With the release of Alberta’s 2024 list of baby names, Olivia and Noah take the crown for another year. Olivia has held the top spot for 12 consecutive years. The next longest reigning name was Ethan, at nine consecutive years between 2001 and 2009, followed by Liam, with seven years from 2010 to 2016. 2024 marks Noah’s sixth year in a row in the top spot for boys.
Charlotte, Amelia, Sophia, Emma and Ava were among the top five most popular names for baby girls, while Oliver, Liam, Theodore and Henry rounded out the top five choices for baby boys.
“Congratulations to all those who welcomed a child in 2024 and Albertans who took part in the contest to guess the winning names – you continue to make this event my favourite time of year.”
This year’s list of baby names showcases Albertans’ deep respect for their strong cultural roots. It was clear that some parents were inspired by the natural beauty of our province and the virtues that make Alberta stand out – names like Cedar, Hope, and Prairie. Some parents seemed to take notes from mother nature and found inspiration from animals in names like Bear, Fox, Jaguar and Sora, while others looked to the night sky, choosing names such as Celestial, Cassiopeia, Andromeda and Orion.
Among the new arrivals are names that express joy and aspiration, like Serenity, Hope, Heavenly, Blessing, and Bliss, while others are practically meant to sparkle on the Stampede big screen, like Rowdy, Shooter, and Stryder.
“As we celebrate the new arrivals in 2024, let’s also celebrate the families who have chosen to build their futures in Alberta. By prioritizing policies that strengthen families, protect traditional values, and celebrate our shared heritage, we can ensure that Alberta remains the best place to raise a family for generations to come.”
Quick facts
- More than 50,000 births were registered in Alberta in 2024.
- Notable changes to the list:
- Levi made its way back to the top ten list for the first time since 2020, coming in at number nine.
- Ethan also returned to the top 10 list for boys after a short break in 2022 and 2023.
- Harper is back on the top ten list for girls after a brief hiatus in 2023.
- Sophie has cracked the top 10 list for the first time since 2011.
- Newcomer Ellie shakes up the top 10 list for girls for the first time.
- Historically, girls’ names that held the No. 1 spot for the longest consecutive time period include:
- Olivia: 12 years (2013-2024)
- Jessica: six years (1990-1995)
- Emily: five years (1998-2002)
- Historically, boys’ names that held the No. 1 spot for the longest consecutive time period include:
- Ethan: nine years (2001-2009)
- Liam: seven years (2010-2016)
- Noah: six years (2019-2024)
- Matthew: five years (1995-1999)
- Parents have up to one year to register their child’s birth. As a result, the list of 2024 baby names and birth statistics may change slightly.
Boys’ names and frequency – top 10 names 2018-24
(In brackets is the number of babies with each name)
|
Place |
Boy Names (2024) |
Boy Names (2023) |
Boy Names (2022) |
Boy Names (2021) |
Boy Names (2020) |
Boy Names (2019) |
Boy Names (2018) |
|
1 |
Noah (243) |
Noah (276) |
Noah (229) |
Noah (274) |
Noah (239) |
Noah (275) |
Liam (225) |
|
2 |
Oliver (200) |
Liam (181) |
Liam (176) |
Jack (220) |
Oliver (229) |
Liam (234) |
Oliver (212) |
|
3 |
Liam (192) |
Oliver (178) |
Theodore (173) |
Oliver (208) |
Liam (206) |
Oliver (225) |
Noah (199) |
|
4 |
Theodore (183) |
Theodore (173) |
Oliver (172) |
Liam (198) |
Benjamin (182) |
Ethan (213) |
Ethan (188) |
|
5 |
Henry (157) |
Jack (153) |
Jack (159) |
Theodore (191) |
William (178) |
Jack (198) |
Logan (182) Lucas (182) |
|
6 |
William (146) |
Henry (146) |
William (146) |
William (174) |
Jack (169) |
William (185) |
Jacob (181) |
|
7 |
Ethan (140) |
Lucas (140) |
Benjamin (138) |
Ethan (162) |
Lucas (163) |
Lucas (174) |
William (178) |
|
8 |
Leo (138) |
Benjamin (137) |
James (138) |
Levi (148) |
Theodore (159) |
Owen (167) |
Benjamin (176) |
|
9 |
Levi (136) |
James (136) |
Henry (136) |
Benjamin (147) Henry (147) |
Levi (153) |
Benjamin (163) |
Jack (167) |
|
10 |
Jack (135) Lucas (135) |
William (133) |
Lucas (135) |
Jackson (142) |
Owen (152) |
Jacob (162) |
Alexander (158) James (158) |
Girls’ names and frequency – top 10 names 2018-2024
(In brackets is the number of babies with each name)
|
Place |
Girl Names (2024) |
Girl Names (2023) |
Girl Names (2022) |
Girl Names (2021) |
Girl Names (2020) |
Girl Names (2019) |
Girl Names (2018) |
|
1 |
Olivia (183) |
Olivia (210) |
Olivia (192) |
Olivia (210) |
Olivia (236) |
Olivia (229) |
Olivia (235) |
|
2 |
Charlotte (163) |
Amelia (145) |
Sophia (152) |
Charlotte (166) |
Emma (184) |
Charlotte (188) |
Emma (230) |
|
3 |
Amelia (147) |
Sophia (138) |
Emma (149) |
Ava (165) |
Charlotte (161) |
Sophia (181) |
Charlotte (175) |
|
4 |
Sophia (145) |
Charlotte (135) |
Amelia (133) |
Emma (164) |
Ava (159) |
Emma (178) |
Emily (164) |
|
5 |
Emma (142) |
Emma (133) |
Harper (125) |
Amelia (161) |
Sophia (151) |
Ava (161) |
Ava (161) |
|
6 |
Ava (118) |
Isla (120) |
Charlotte (117) |
Sophia (137) |
Amelia (145) |
Amelia (159) |
Abigail (153) |
|
7 |
Harper (115) |
Evelyn (114) |
Ava (115) |
Isla (135) |
Isla (133) |
Emily (150) |
Harper (150) |
|
8 |
Isla (114) |
Chloe (101) Violet (101) |
Isla (101) |
Abigail (120) Chloe (120) |
Emily (127) |
Abigail (141) |
Sophia (146) |
|
9 |
Sophie (102) |
Ava (99) |
Lily (100) |
Evelyn (119) |
Lily (123) |
Hannah (137) |
Amelia (145) |
|
10 |
Ellie (101) |
Hannah (98) Hazel (98) |
Chloe (92) |
Aria (112) |
Abigail (114) |
Elizabeth (124) |
Elizabeth (130) |
Related information
- Alberta’s top baby names
- Baby boy names registered in Alberta
- Baby girl names registered in Alberta
- Frequency and ranking of baby names by year and sex (dating back to 1980)