The Government of Ontario announced the top baby names in 2023 were "Olivia" and "Noah". This is the 15th year in a row that Olivia has claimed the top spot and the fifth year in a row that Noah has.
The other baby names for girls in the top five were Charlotte, Amelia, Emma and Sophia. For boys, it was Liam, Theodore, Oliver and Jack.
The Ontario government said it's five-in-one newborn bundle was the first of its kind when it was launched in 2007.
"Welcoming a new baby and choosing a name is one of life’s most meaningful milestones, and our government is dedicated to helping new parents focus on these special moments rather than paperwork,” said Todd McCarthy, Ontario Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. “With ServiceOntario’s 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle, we’ve made it easier for Ontario parents to register their newborns and apply for essential documents like birth certificates and Social Insurance Numbers—all from the comfort of their home.”
The government said parents should register their newborn within 30 days after the birth.
**this story was written by Julia DeJong, a 4th year journalism student at Carleton University, who is doing an internship with Blackburn Media