It’s probably one of the first decisions parents make – sometimes long before their baby is born – what to name their new bundle of joy. Whether it’s after a beloved family member, popular celebrity or famed sports hero, or just a name they like, most parents give a lot of thought into picking just the right moniker for their son or daughter.

In Catholic Health, Olivia and Noah topped this year’s list of most popular baby names. Olivia remained the most popular girl’s name for the third year in a row. However, Noah knocked out Benjamin for this year’s top male spot.

Top 10 Baby Names in Catholic Health

Below is a list of the top 10 baby names in Catholic Health for 2017 and 2016 (includes births at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital):

Girls

2017

Olivia
Charlotte
Amelia
Evelyn
Sophia
Emma
Ava
Mia
Harper
Ella

 

2016

Olivia
Charlotte
Emma
Amelia
Ava
Ella
Evelyn
Abigail
Sophia
Mia

Boys

2017

Noah
Lucas
Logan
Benjamin
Michael
Thomas
Jack
Liam
Jackson
Wyatt

 

2016

Benjamin
Noah
Owen
Liam
James
Lucas
Joseph
Michael
Jackson
Logan

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