These were the most popular baby names in Nova Scotia in 2024
If you gave birth to a baby named Theodore or Charlotte in Nova Scotia this year, you’re not alone.
They topped the list of the most popular boy and girl baby names in Nova Scotia in 2024.
Service Nova Scotia says there were 7,154 registered births in the province this year.
Here are the top 20 most popular baby names:
- Theodore (41)
- William (36)
- Jack (35)
- Noah (35)
- Charlotte (33)
- Amelia (31)
- Oliver (30)
- Benjamin (29)
- Olivia (28)
- Levi (27)
- Isla (26)
- Owen (26)
- Hazel (25)
- Sophie (24)
- Ivy (24)
- Sophia (24)
- Sadie (24)
- Lucas (23)
- Henry (23)
- Ava (23)
Henry was the top baby name in 2023.
The province says popular baby names usually remain consistent over the years, with names like Oliver, Jack, Noah, Olivia and Amelia often topping the list.
Nova Scotia started formally registering births on Aug. 1, 1864. The most popular baby names that year were Mary and John.
For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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