Most Popular Names in Ireland

Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the most popular Irish baby names in 2021. Jack remains the most popular baby name for boys, while Fiadh ousted Grace to take the most popular slot for girls. Among the newborn babies registered in 2021, 667 were named Jack while 424 named Fiadh. Jack was the most common name since 2007, except for 2016 when James took the top spot. Along with Fiadh, the next four common girl names are Grace, Emily, Sophie and Éabha. Along with Jack, the next four common boy names are Noah, James, Conor and Rían.

Below are the top 100 girl names in Ireland for 2021.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Fiadh	Untamed, wild.
2	Grace	Decency with a special beauty.
3	Emily	Hardworking, dilligent, industrious.
4	Sophie	Wisdom.
5	Éabha	Life.
6	Lucy	Light.
7	Mia	Beloved.
8	Ava	Bird.
9	Lily	Flower lily.
10	Ella	One who is a beautiful fairy; one who enjoys life.
11	Amelia	Hardworking.
12	Chloe	Blooming, youthful.
13	Hannah	God has favored me; grace.
14	Sophia	Wisdom.
15	Emma	Universal whole.
16	Ellie	Sun ray, guiding light.
17	Isla	Island.
18	Molly	Star of the sea; wished-for child.
19	Olivia	Olive tree.
20	Sadie	Princess.
21	Anna	Grace.
22	Freya	A noble lady, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
23	Saoirse	Freedom.
24	Evie	Life; Good news.
25	Caoimhe	Beautiful.
26	Ruby	The red gemstone.
27	Robyn	Famous, bright.
28	Kate	Pure.
29	Willow	Willow tree.
30	Sofia	Wisdom.
31	Holly	Plant with red berries.
32	Aoife	Beauty, radiance.
33	Cara	Dear, beloved, friend.
34	Róisín	Little rose.
35	Katie	Pure.
36	Sadhbh	Sweet, good person.
37	Leah	Weary; Delicate.
38	Millie	Hard worker; helper; brave.
39	Isabelle	God's promise.
40	Clodagh	Name of a river in Ireland.
41	Alice	Truth, gracious, reality.
42	Zoe	Life.
43	Sarah	Princess.
44	Erin	Peace.
45	Ada	Prosperous, happy.
46	Annie	Grace.
47	Bonnie	Pretty girl.
48	Charlotte	Free man, Strong.
49	Layla	Night beauty.
50	Rosie	Rose.
51	Maya	Water; dream; imaginative.
52	Croía	Heart.
53	Faye	A woman of great confidence and trust.
54	Zara	Princess; flower.
55	Isabella	God's promise.
56	Daisy	Day's eyes.
57	Sienna	From Siena; Reddish brown.
58	Maisie	Pearl.
59	Méabh	Intoxicating.
60	Ailbhe	Fair, white.
61	Harper	Harp player.
62	Eve	Life, living.
63	Eva	Life.
64	Ivy	Flower, faithfulness.
65	Ciara	Dark haired.
66	Jessica	Foresight; God's Gift.
67	Clara	Bright, clear, famous.
68	Mila	Hardworking.
69	Fíadh	Untamed, wild.
70	Rose	Rose.
71	Aoibhín	Radiant beauty.
72	Niamh	Bright, radiant.
73	Julia	Young.
74	Bella	Attractive.
75	Maria	Star of the sea; wished-for child.
76	Hazel	Hazel tree.
77	Emilia	Rival or emulate or excel.
78	Laura	Laurel.
79	Indie	Independent.
80	Lauren	Laurel.
81	Amber	Fossilized tree resin, gemstone.
82	Aria	Lion of God.
83	Ayla	Halo, moonlight; Oak tree.
84	Amy	Beloved.
85	Lara	Citadel, fortress on high ground; protection.
86	Paige	Young servant.
87	Elsie	Noble by birth or god is bountiful.
88	Heidi	Noble birth.
89	Elizabeth	God is my oath.
90	Pippa	Lover of horses.
91	Mollie	Star of the sea.
92	Evelyn	Beauty, little bird.
93	Abigail	Father in rejoicing.
94	Nina	Little girl; priceless.
95	Áine	Gracious, merciful.
96	Laoise	Famous warrior.
97	Luna	The moon.
98	Alannah	Child; My darling.
99	Penny	Weaver.
100	Lottie	Strong and virile.

 

Below are the top 100 boy names in Ireland for 2021.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Jack	God is gracious.
2	Noah	Rest, comfort.
3	James	Supplanter.
4	Conor	Wolf lover.
5	Rían	King.
6	Liam	Protector.
7	Charlie	Free man.
8	Daniel	God is my judge.
9	Cillian	Little church or Bright-headed.
10	Tadhg	Poet, philosopher.
11	Michael	Who is like God.
12	Oisín	Little deer.
13	Finn	Fair, white-haired.
14	Fionn	Fair-haired.
15	Thomas	Twin.
16	Seán	God is gracious.
17	Darragh	Fertile, fruitful.
18	Luke	A bright glowing light.
19	Patrick	Noble.
20	Harry	House ruler.
21	Alex	Protector of mankind.
22	Adam	Red earth.
23	Cian	Ancient.
24	Theo	Divine gift.
25	Oliver	Olive tree.
26	Dylan	Son of the sea.
27	Jamie	Supplanter.
28	John	God is gracious.
29	Leo	Lion.
30	Oscar	Spear of the God, a mighty warrior.
31	Ollie	Olive tree.
32	Ben	Son of the right hand.
33	Tom	Twin.
34	Bobby	Bright fame.
35	Ryan	King.
36	Tommy	Twin.
37	Matthew	God's gift.
38	Max	Greatest.
39	Callum	Dove.
40	Sam	The child of the Sun, a bright one; God has heard.
41	Danny	God Is My Judge.
42	Aaron	Enlightened, exalted.
43	Alexander	Defender of mankind.
44	Jake	Supplanter.
45	Alfie	Wise counselor.
46	Mason	Stoneworker.
47	David	A beloved friend.
48	Joseph	God will increase.
49	Jacob	Supplanter.
50	Ethan	Strong or gift of the island.
51	Kai	Sea, ocean.
52	Shay	Hawk.
53	Donnacha	Brown, battle.
54	Luca	Person from Lucania, Italy; Light.
55	Sonny	Famous, glorious.
56	Senan	Old; Wise; Lotus flower.
57	William	Will, desire, protector.
58	Evan	Gracious , Young warrior.
59	Archie	Bold, brave.
60	Freddie	A peaceful king.
61	Lucas	One who gives light.
62	Nathan	Given.
63	Leon	Lion.
64	Joshua	God is salvation.
65	Hugo	Intelligence.
66	Benjamin	Son of my right hand.
67	Louis	Famous warrior.
68	Arthur	Bear.
69	Billy	Beautiful, Desire, Defender Of Justice.
70	Jayden	Thankful, precious stone.
71	Logan	Man from the hollow.
72	Theodore	Divine gift.
73	Aidan	Little fire.
74	Rory	Red king.
75	Samuel	God has heard.
76	Teddy	Wealth; Guard.
77	Frankie	Frank or Frenchman who is free.
78	Daithí	Beloved.
79	Páidí	Nobleman.
80	Jaxon	Son of .
81	Odhran	Pale green, small.
82	Zach	God remembers.
83	Eoin	God is gracious.
84	George	Farmer.
85	Robert	Bright fame.
86	Brody	A second-born.
87	Isaac	Laughter.
88	Shane	God is gracious.
89	Cathal	Strong in battle.
90	Ted	Wealth; Guard.
91	Hunter	Hunter, pursuer.
92	Tiernan	Little lord.
93	Sebastian	Venerable, revered.
94	Tadgh	Poet; Storyteller.
95	Andrew	A born warrior who is manly and brave.
96	Martin	A warlike, hostile individual.
97	Ronan	Little seal.
98	Edward	Prosperous guardian.
99	Eli	Ascended, uplifted, high.
100	Arlo	Manly, strong.