These were the most popular Boston baby names in 2023

BOSTON - There were nearly 21,000 babies born in Boston this past year, and some names were more popular than others.

Olivia was the most picked girl's name in the city, according to Boston's birth registry for 2023, followed by Emma, Sophia, Charlotte and Sofia. 

For boys, Liam was No. 1 again, followed by Noah, Henry, Leo and Theodore.

Check out the list of the Top 20 names from the city below:

Most popular girls names in Boston

1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Sophia
4. Charlotte
5. Sofia
6. Isabella
7. Grace
8. Chloe
9. Amelia
10. Maya
11. Luna
12. Gianna
13. Mia
14. Nora
15. Ava
16. Natalie
17. Ella
18. Emilia
19. Maeve
20. Eleanor

Most popular boys names in Boston

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Henry
4. Leo
5. Theodore
6. Jack
7. Julian
8. James
9. Thomas
10. Benjamin
11. William
12. Luca
13. John
14. Ethan
15. Logan
16. Aiden
17. Charles
18. Samuel
19. Joseph
20. Oliver

Massachusetts was ranked the best state to raise a family in, according a recent survey that cited good health care, education, safety and economic opportunity. However, another report found that the state was one of the most expensive in the country when it comes to child care costs. 

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