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27th May 2021
03:22pm BST

Here are the 10 most popular names for boys:
1. James (190)
2. Jack (175)
3. Noah (174)
4. Charlie (169)
5. Oliver (134)
6. Thomas (119)
7. Finn (112)
7. Theo (112)
8. Cillian (111)
8. Harry (111)
And here are the ten most popular names for girls:
1. Grace (176)
2. Emily (146)
3. Isla (144)
4. Fiadh (138)
5. Olivia (133)
6. Sophia (125)
7. Sophie (123)
8. Amelia (115)
9. Lucy (112)
10. Ella (101)
10. Freya (101)
Vogue, Porsche, Nirvana and Harley Quinn were among the more unique names given to girls last year. Arabella, Matilda and Aoibheann, meanwhile, appeared to grow more popular in Northern Ireland.
Celebrity names appeared to inspire many parents of boys, with River, Denzel, Bonnie, Bowie, Jagger and Rocky appearing in the registry.
Senan, Kai and Brody also grew in popularity in Northern Ireland last year.
If you're expecting, and at a loss when it comes to names, HerFamily have got you covered. Head on over and check out Trine Jensen-Burke's 10 steps for coming up with a gorgeous and unique baby name.Explore more on these topics: