Most popular baby names in BC in 2017

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Posted December 29, 2017 12:15 pm.

Last Updated December 29, 2017 12:22 pm.

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VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) – The name Benjamin is poised to become the most popular moniker for boys born in BC this year, according to the provincial government.

The Ministry of Health says Benjamin has edged ahead of contenders Liam and Ethan, while Logan and James are also in the running for the province’s top five names given to boys this year.

The list from the Vital Statistics Agency is based on preliminary numbers to Dec. 15. The ministry says if the trends continue, Ethan and Oliver could be pushed from the top five for the first time in years.

The most popular names for girls in 2017 mirror the 2016 list with last year’s winner Olivia well ahead of second-spot Emma, followed by Sophia, Charlotte and Ava.

Just over 45,000 babies were born in 2016 — 22,188 girls and 23,210 boys.

The Health Ministry says final statistics on 2017 names will be published later next year.

To see the full list of popular baby names click here.

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