Oliver is B.C.’s most popular name in 2024, as century of data show names come and go
December 31, 2024
Oliver was the most popular name for babies in British Columbia in 2024, taking over from Noah, but both still have a long way to go to catch up with the most popular name of the past 100 years.B.C.’s Vital Statistics Agency says there were 216 Olivers born in the past year, topping the list for the first time, followed by Olivia, Liam, Noah, and Theodore.The top ten for 2024 is rounded out by Charlotte, Lucas, Isla, Amelia and Leo.
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