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Most popular baby names in Québec
The top 30 girls’ and boys’ names given in Québec from 2021 to 2025, with the number of babies, from Retraite Québec’s baby name bank. You can also search a name to see its rank.
Top 30 by year
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Source: Retraite Québec baby name bank. Accents added for readability; each spelling counts separately.
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Where the numbers come from
The lists come from Retraite Québec’s baby name bank (Banque de prénoms). It records the first names of children eligible for family benefits, which includes babies born in Québec and children who moved here. It is updated once a year, in the spring, with the previous year’s data, so the 2025 figures are the most recent. To protect privacy, names given to fewer than five children are left out.
Trends from 2021 to 2025
Noah has been the most popular boys’ name every year since 2021, with Léo and Liam in the top 5 every year. For girls, Emma held first place in four of the five years; only Florence edged ahead, in 2023. Short, soft names lead the way: Alice, Olivia, Charlotte, Romy, Théo, Louis. Old-fashioned names are back too, such as Édouard, Arthur, Henri, Béatrice and Jeanne.
How to read the table
- The rank is the one in Retraite Québec’s official list.
- Each spelling counts separately: Sofia and Sophia each have their own rank.
- Retraite Québec writes names in capitals, without accents; the tool adds the usual French accents for readability.
- Girls and boys are counted separately: a unisex name, such as Charlie, has a rank in each list where it is common enough.
Is a popular name a problem?
Not necessarily. Even the most popular name in Québec is still rare: a few hundred babies out of tens of thousands of births each year. In a classroom, chances are slim that more than one child has it. If originality matters to you, Retraite Québec’s full list also shows rarer names.
Once you’ve picked the name
In Maliah, the pregnancy has its own profile, shared with your partner: current week, appointments, questions for the next visit. Once baby arrives, they get their own profile under their name, and every feed, diaper or nap is logged by voice, with the time, for the whole family.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular baby name in Québec in 2025?
According to Retraite Québec, Emma was the most popular girls’ name in 2025 (485 babies) and Noah the most popular boys’ name (618 babies).
Where do these lists come from?
From Retraite Québec’s baby name bank, which records the names of children eligible for family benefits. It is updated every spring with the previous year’s data.
Why are the names written with accents here?
Retraite Québec publishes names in capitals, without accents. The tool adds the usual French accents (Léa, Théo, Émile) for readability; the rank and count stay those of the official list.
My name isn’t listed: what does that mean?
The tool only contains the top 30 names of each year. A name that is missing is simply less common; Retraite Québec’s full list includes every name given to at least five children.
Is my search sent anywhere?
No. The lists are built into the page and the search runs in your browser; nothing is sent to Maliah or saved.
Sources : Retraite Québec : Banque de prénoms · Retraite Québec : liste complète des prénoms · Données Québec : Banque de prénoms – Filles · Données Québec : Banque de prénoms – Garçons
This tool is for information only; it does not replace advice from a health professional or an official body. If you have a health concern, call Info-Santé 811. In an emergency, dial 911. Updated October 24, 2026.