Nova Scotia baby names: Theodore tops 2024 list
Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia for 2024
If you welcomed a baby into the world in Nova Scotia this year and named them Theodore or Charlotte, you’re in good company. According to Service Nova Scotia, these two names topped the list as the most popular boy and girl baby names in the province for 2024.
In total, there were 7,154 registered births in Nova Scotia in 2024, with a variety of names making the top 20 list. Here are the top 20 most popular baby names for the year:
- 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)
Interestingly, Henry was the top baby name in Nova Scotia for the previous year, showing a shift in naming trends. While some names like Oliver, Jack, Noah, Olivia, and Amelia continue to remain popular choices for parents in the province, new names like Theodore and Charlotte are gaining popularity.
Nova Scotia has been registering births since August 1, 1864, with the most popular names in the inaugural year being Mary and John. It’s fascinating to see how naming trends have evolved over the years in the province.
If you’re interested in staying updated on more news from Nova Scotia, be sure to check out our dedicated provincial page for the latest updates.
