Canada's 2025 Baby Names: Noah Stays on Top, Charlotte Ends Olivia's Reign

Canada's official statistics body has released its annual ranking of the country's most popular baby names for 2025, with two names firmly claiming the top positions. Noah maintained its position as the leading choice for boys, extending a streak that now spans five consecutive years.

For girls, Charlotte emerged as the new frontrunner, marking a significant shift in naming preferences after Olivia had dominated the rankings for nine consecutive years prior. The data, published by Statistics Canada on September 23, 2026, draws from birth registration records across the nation.

Noah's sustained popularity reflects a naming trend that has proven remarkably durable—the name first appeared in Canada's top 10 in 2005 and has remained there ever since, eventually climbing to the summit. Charlotte's ascendancy suggests Canadian parents are shifting toward different naming preferences, though both names maintain broad appeal across the country.

The full top 10 lists show movement beyond the leading names. For girls, Olivia dropped from its long-standing first position but remained highly popular.

Additionally, Nora entered the top 10 rankings for the first time, displacing Ava from a position it had consistently held since 2005. These changes indicate evolving tastes among Canadian parents when selecting names for their newborns.

For context, comparable naming trends are unfolding across North America and Scandinavia. In the United States, the Social Security Administration reported that Liam topped boys' names in 2025, while countries like Norway and Denmark released their own top rankings, showing that names like Noah, Oliver, and other classical choices maintain strong international appeal among parents seeking timeless options for their children.