Discover 9,100+ names with popularity trends from 4 Canadian provinces — Ontario, BC, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
Most popular names from 112 years of Ontario Open Data birth records
Total registered births per year (1917-2024)
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Start BrowsingCanada's baby naming trends reflect its rich multicultural heritage. As one of the most diverse countries in the world, Canadian names draw from British, French, Indigenous, and global traditions. Ontario, as Canada's most populous province, offers a fascinating window into these naming patterns.
Traditional English names like William, James, Mary, and Elizabeth dominated Ontario's birth records for much of the early 20th century. French-Canadian influence brought names like Jean, Pierre, and Marie, particularly in bilingual communities along the Quebec-Ontario border.
Since the 1990s, Canadian naming has become increasingly diverse. Names from South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, and African traditions have risen dramatically, reflecting waves of immigration. Liam, Noah, Olivia, and Emma consistently top the charts alongside names like Arjun, Aisha, and Wei.
Canadian parents tend to favor names that work in both English and French — names like Gabriel, Lucas, Charlotte, and Sophie are popular coast to coast. There's also a growing trend toward nature-inspired names and names that honor Indigenous heritage. Our data covers 112 years of Ontario birth records, tracking how these trends have evolved.