Emma and Noah were once again the most popular names among newborns in 2025 in Quebec, according to the traditional ranking by Retraite Québec which was unveiled on Thursday.
For boys, Noah has reigned supreme since 2021. In 2025, 618 babies were given this name, up from 572 in 2024. Léo and Liam completed the podium in 2025, as was the case in 2023 and 2024.
However, there have been changes in positions four and five, as William and Thomas have lost ground to Arthur and Louis.
For girls, Emma held first place in 2021 and 2022, but was overtaken by Alice and Florence in 2023. In 2024, it regained first place, with 466 babies given this name. In 2025, 485 girls were named Emma.
The names Olivia and Charlotte tied for second place in 2025. They were followed by Alice and Florence.
The tie for second place allowed Sofia to enter the top 5, after finishing ninth in 2024. In 2025, 367 girls were named Sofia, but it is worth noting that there were also 189 Sophias.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
