🇮🇪 The most popular boy names in Ireland Get inspired by the top baby boy names from 2024, 2023, and the past 10 years in Ireland.

Finn, Cillian, Jack, Killian, and Noah have been among the most popular boy names in Ireland for a decade.

Based on over 2.4 billion name ratings by expecting parents, we analyzed which boy names were trending in 2024 and 2023, and how name preferences have changed over the past ten years.

Get inspired by these popular names and find the perfect name for your son!

The Most Popular Boy Names of 2024

Here’s a list of beautiful and timeless boy names that top the list in 2024. These are the names that parents in Ireland have chosen most frequently this year.

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Finn
4. Jack
5. Fionn
6. James
7. Tadhg
8. Oisín
9. Rian
10. Theo
11. Seán (Sean)
12. Luke
13. Adam
14. Alfie
15. Oliver
16. Harry
17. Jake
18. Cian
19. Conor
20. Killian (Cillian)

A Look Back: The Most Popular Boy Names of 2023

In 2023, many beautiful, melodic, and simple boy names were chosen by parents. Some of these names are still in the top lists for 2024.

1. Noah
2. Liam
3. Jack
4. James
5. Finn
6. Élias (Elias, Eliás, Elías, Élyas)
7. Fionn
8. Oscar
9. Theo
10. Harry
11. Luke
12. Adam
13. Killian (Cillian)
14. Lucas
15. Daniel
16. Alexander
17. Oliver
18. Oisín
19. Ethan
20. Jake

The Biggest Rising Boy Names from 2023 to 2024 – These Unique Names are Gaining Popularity in Ireland

These beautiful, unique, and modern boy names are climbing the top 100 charts in 2024. They’re among the biggest risers compared to 2023 and are on their way to becoming some of the most popular names in the coming years.

Jackson (+135)
Aiden (+69)
Joshua (+23)
George (+122)
Milo (+80)
Cormac (+116)
Louis (+2)
Caleb (+35)
Tommy (+42)
Andrew (+105)
Dillon (+182)
Théo (+29)
Léon (+174)
Theodore (+76)
Nathan (+26)
Connor (+112)
Jacob (+15)
Lorcan (+63)
Oisin (+12)
Leon (+31)

The Most Popular Boy Names in Ireland of the Last 10 Years

Names like Finn, Cillian, Jack, Killian, Noah, Liam, Lucas, and Theo have dominated the top lists over the past ten years. However, each year brings new favorites that set fresh trends. Here you can see the most popular boy names from 2022 to 2015.

2022: Finn, Noah, Cillian, Jack, Alexander, Lucas, Killian, Liam, Cian, Thomas, Theo, Oliver, Fionn, Harry, Oscar, … → more names
2021: Killian, Alexander, Finn, Jack, Cillian, Théo, Lucas, Teddy, Isaac, Liam, Benjamin, Thomas, Kian, Theo, Oliver, … → more names
2020: Matéo, Théo, Jack, Alexander, Finn, Elliot, Liam, Killian, Benjamin, Thomas, Jackson, Cillian, Theo, Lucas, Eliott, … → more names
2019: Jack, Liam, Lucas, Cillian, Oliver, Leon, Killian, Kaiden, Kylian, Finn, Théo, Eliyas, Levi, Élyas, James, … → more names
2018: Noah, Finn, Harry, Jack, James, Alfie, Luke, Fionn, Theo, Killian, Ben, Ethan, Jake, Archie, Calum, … → more names
2017: Noah, Jack, Finn, Calum, Alfie, James, Léo, Jake, Harry, Killian, Rian, Daniel, Matthew, Oscar, Fionn, … → more names
2016: Noah, Ethan, Matthew, Finn, James, Jack, Luke, Alfie, Liam, Adam, Jake, Mason, Oliver, Sean, Ben, … → more names
2015: … → more names

How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Son

Choosing the perfect name for your child is an exciting and challenging task. Here are some tips that can help you in your search:

Sound and Harmony: The name should go well with the last name and sound pleasant.
Meaning and Origin: Many parents value the meaning of a name. Think about the qualities or values that are important to you.
Together: With the CharliesNames app, you and your partner can easily find the best name for your baby by swiping through options. The app helps you find the perfect match that you both like: Try it now.
Longevity: Remember that your child will carry this name for a lifetime. Make sure it’s suitable for all stages, from childhood to adulthood.