The most popular baby names of 2023 around the world

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Author: Alex RossPublished 17th Aug 2023

With the most popular baby names in the UK being revealed earlier this year, research has now been conducted by word website Letter Solver, to discuss which monikers are the most popular around the world.

By prioritising reports over the last 12 months, Letter Solver carried out research to discover the most popular baby names for both boys and girls across the world.

Whilst Olivia and Noah hit the top spot in the UK, names such as Lucia and Martin were popular in Spain, with Oliver and Maria Number 1 in Australia.

Popular baby girl names around the world in 2023:


Austria: Maria


Australia: Isla


Belgium: Olivia


Croatia: Mia


Denmark: Ella


England and Wales: Olivia


Estonia: Mia


Finland: Olivia


France: Jade


Germany: Emilia


Hungary: Hanna


Ireland: Emily


Northern Ireland: Grace


Italy: Sofia


Netherlands: Emma


Portugal: Maria


Poland: Zofia


Romania: Maria


Scotland: Olivia


Spain: Lucia


USA: Olivia


Popular baby boy names around the world in 2023:


Australia: Oliver


Austria: Paul


Belgium: Noah


Croatia: Luka


Denmark: William


England and Wales: Noah


Estonia: Robin


Finland: Leo


France: Léo


Germany: Noah


Hungary: Levente


Ireland: Jack


Northern Ireland: James


Italy: Leonardo


Netherlands: Noah


Portugal: Francisco


Poland: Antoni


Romania: Andrei


In recent weeks, following the release of new movie Barbie, it's been revealed interest for the name Barbie has increased over 600%.

Barbie isn't the only name to see a rise in searches, as according to Nameberry, searches for the name Ken have also gone up by 293%!

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