Oliver and Olivia are Jersey's most popular baby names

Friday, 3 May 2024 10:00

Left: Isla Fisher, actress and Oliver Bearman, sportsman. Right: Leonardo DiCaprio, actor and Olivia Rodrigo, singer. Credit: Sky News

Oliver and Olivia topped the 2023 list of the most-chosen baby names in Jersey.

They jointly return to the top-spot on the lists of ten most popular registered names, just as they were in 2019.

Olivia has held the No.1 position on three previous occasions since 2016, while Oliver hasn't dropped out of the top ten in the past eight years.

Neither name has dropped out of the top two baby names in the UK for over a decade now, making them essentially the Jersey RFC of baby names, undefeated and table-topping.

Last year in Jersey. Oscar and Jack followed Oliver in the top three, with Leo in fourth for a second year running.

Left: Lisa Kudrow, the actress who portrays 'Phoebe' from 'Friends'. Right: Florence Pugh, actress. Credit: Sky News

For girls, Isla and Mia were in second and third place in 2023, with Florence and Luna also in the top 10 again.

When it comes to 'new arrivals, Phoebe has become a more popular choice.

Gabriel broke into the top ten for boys; perhaps in homage to Arsenal's recent attempts to return to glory.

Left: Gabriel Jesus. Right: Gabriel Martinelli. Credit: Sky Sports

Girls top ten:

Olivia, Isla, Mia, Emilia, Emily, Isabella, Luna, Florence, Phoebe, Amellia.

Boys top ten:

Oliver, Oscar, Jack, Leo, Alfie, Archie, George, Gabriel, Lucas, Luca.

More from Jersey News

Jury finds Shay John Bester guilty of offences including rape

Shay John Bester has been found guilty, after going on trial for offences including six counts of rape against three young, vulnerable females.
African community groups express 'disappointment' with Deputy Ozouf sentencing

Friends of Africa Jersey and the Kenyans in Jersey Committee have come together to express their disappointment following Deputy Philip Ozouf's sentencing, and are calling for increased protection for workers who speak out about exploitation.
Island Energy to return to Royal Court over Mont Pinel gas explosion

Island Energy is set to return to the Royal Court to enter pleas after being charged by the Health and Safety Inspectorate over a gas explosion at Mont Pinel.
Jersey to introduce legal limit for PFAS in drinking water

A legal limit for PFAS in Jersey's drinking water will be introduced for the first time.
Jersey Electricity drops St Martin solar farm idea

Jersey Electricity has dropped plans for a solar farm on land in St Martin belonging to the King.
PPC won't move to block Deputy's return to States Assembly

The committee that oversees States Members' conduct says it won't being a proposition to further suspend Deputy Philip Ozouf following his conviction for immigration offences.
Jersey's next government urged to create laws preventing exploitation of workers

Charities in Jersey are urging politicians to prioritise drawing up laws to abolish modern-day slavery.
Philip Ozouf sentenced to 120 hours community service

Deputy Philip Ozouf has been sentenced to 120 hours community service and ordered to pay £5,000 for immigration offences.