New York City parents loved to name their children Mia and Noah in 2024, according to the New York City Health Department's list of the most popular names.
Of the 65,222 babies born in New York City in 2024, families chose the name Noah 722 times and Mia 422 times, replacing Liam and Emma, which had topped the list since 2016 and 2017, officials said.
“Every year, our list of the most popular baby names serves as a reminder of who we are as a city and who the next generation of New Yorkers will be,” Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse said in a statement. “We love to see so many little New Yorkers bringing hope and joy into the city. As we enter the new year, we recommit ourselves to creating a New York City where our children can live long, healthy lives.”
The top 10 baby names in 2024 saw several ranking shake-ups. Amelia slid to number 12 for girls’ names, down from number 6 in 2023. Zoe moved up to the number 6 from the 11 spot. For boys, Aiden rose to number 8 from 12. Mohammad stayed steady at number 10 after breaking into the top 10 names for first time last year.
Gender-neutral baby names were a popular choice, with many families using the same name or variations regardless of the child’s sex at birth. In 2024, this included Angel (F-122, M-58), Riley (F-37, M- 134), Cameron (F-119, M-64), Charlie (F-88, M-89), Jordyn (F-120) and Jordan (M-85), Amari (F-121, M-86), and Remy (F-120) and Remi (M-139).
For historical context, the health department said the top 10 female baby names in 1898 were Mary, Catherine, Margaret, Annie, Rose, Marie, Esther, Sarah, Frances and Ida. In 2024, Esther was the 10th most popular name for girls. The top 10 male baby names in 1898 were John, William, Charles, George, Joseph, Edward, James, Louis, Francis and Samuel. Joseph was the 7th most popular name for boys in 2024.
