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2024 Baby Names: Noah Tops List, Vintage Trends Rise

12/23/2025

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The New York City Health Department announced the most popular baby names for 2024, with Noah leading at 722 occurrences and Mia following at 422.
Liam and Emma, once the top names, dropped to second place.
The top five names also included Sophia, Ethan, David, Leah, Lucas, and Isabella.
Muhammad and Esther's inclusion highlights a trend towards vintage and gender-neutral names.
Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse noted these names reflect the city's identity and aspirations for future generations.

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The New York City Health Department announced the most popular baby names for 2024, with Noah leading at 722 occurrences and Mia following at 422.
Liam and Emma, once the top names, dropped to second place.
The top five names also included Sophia, Ethan, David, Leah, Lucas, and Isabella.
Muhammad and Esther's inclusion highlights a trend towards vintage and gender-neutral names.
Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse noted these names reflect the city's identity and aspirations for future generations.