These were the most popular baby names in Alberta in 2021
The Wild Rose province unveiled its annual update of popular and unique baby names on Monday, with Noah and Olivia claiming the top spots again.
Some of the more creative handles in 2021 include: Archangel, Chickadee, Tuba and Jocko.
It seems parents in the province were influenced by pop culture (Mads, Jedi, Anakin, Hobbes, Furious) and vehicle brands (Audi, Benz, Royce, Chevy, Mercedes).
Names were also inspired by places on the map (Monaco, Scotland, Denver, Brisbane, Nairobi) and music (Zeppelin, Jagger, Jethro).
Olivia has been the top girls name since 2013, with 210 babies being named that 2021.
Noah has been the most common boys name since 2019, and 274 more babies were named Noah in 2021.
MOST COMMON NAMES FOR GIRLS:
(Source: Government of Alberta)
MOST COMMON NAMES FOR BOYS:
(Source: Government of Alberta)
LONGEST TOP NAME STREAKS:
- Olivia: nine years (2013-21)
- Jessica: six years (1990-95)
- Emily: five years (1998-2002)
- Ethan: nine years (2001-09)
- Matthew: five years (1995-99)
- Liam: seven years (2010-16)
Maverick, Henry and Evelyn are names that have also increased in popularity recently.
There were 49,938 babies born in Alberta in 2021 -- 25,714 boys and 24,219 girls.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
B.C. tenants evicted for landlord's use after refusing large rent increase to take over neighbouring suite
Ashley Dickey and her mother rented part of the same Coquitlam duplex in three different decades under three different landlords.
Mountain guide dies after falling into a crevasse in Banff National Park
A man who fell into a crevasse while leading a backcountry ski group deep in the Canadian Rockies has died.
Expert warns of food consumption habits amid rising prices
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
MPP Sarah Jama asked to leave Ontario legislature for wearing keffiyeh
MPP Sarah Jama was asked to leave the Legislative Assembly of Ontario by House Speaker Ted Arnott on Thursday for wearing a keffiyeh, a garment which has been banned at Queen’s Park.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
As Donald Trump was running for president in 2016, his old friend at the National Enquirer was scooping up potentially damaging stories about the candidate and paying out tens of thousands of dollars to keep them from the public eye.
Here's why provinces aren't following Saskatchewan's lead on the carbon tax home heating fight
After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would still send Canada Carbon Rebate cheques to Saskatchewan residents, despite Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's decision to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas or home heating, questions were raised about whether other provinces would follow suit. CTV News reached out across the country and here's what we found out.
Montreal actress calls Weinstein ruling 'discouraging' but not surprising
A Montreal actress, who has previously detailed incidents she had with disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, says a New York Court of Appeals decision overturning his 2020 rape conviction is 'discouraging' but not surprising.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3
Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.