EDMONTON -- Olivia and Noah were the top baby names in Alberta in 2019.
The province released the top 10 girls and boys names on Monday.
Olivia has held the number one spot every year since 2013.
Noah has been in the top 10 since 2011 and was the most popular name in 2017.
Top boys' names in 2019
- Noah
- Liam
- Oliver
- Ethan
- Jack
- William
- Lucas
- Owen
- Benjamin
- Jacob
Top girls' names in 2019
- Olivia
- Charlotte
- Sophia
- Emma
- Ava
- Amelia
- Emily
- Abigail
- Hannah
- Elizabeth
In addition to the more classic names that regularly appear on the list, some years have names that are of their time.
"Whether it's something like the birth of a royal or like the rise of a popular TV show or a movie that came out in the years, often that can encourage folks to try out something new and have a rise in popularity," Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish said.
Unique names used in 2019 include Jerusalem, Rogue, Zeus and from the HBO series Game of Thrones, Sansa and Khaleesi.
