The New York City Health Department announced the most popular baby names for 2024, showing a shift in naming trends. This year, Noah and Mia topped the list, with Noah being chosen 722 times and Mia 422 times among the 65,222 babies born. This marks a decrease from 98,389 births in 2023.
Previous favorites Liam and Emma fell to second place, while Sophia and Ethan secured third place for girls and boys, respectively. Other notable changes include Aiden rising to eighth place among boys and Zoe moving up to sixth among girls. The list reflects a variety of shifts, with names like Amelia dropping from sixth to twelfth for girls.
Michelle Morse, acting health commissioner, highlighted the significance of these names in representing the city's identity and the future of its children. Historical comparisons revealed that some names have persisted over the years, as shown by Esther and Joseph appearing on both current and past lists, such as those from 1898.