Published Date:
13 March 2008
OLD favourites topped the list of names given to babies born in the Island last year.
The General Registry revealed that Jack was the first choice for boys for the third year running, ahead of Thomas and Charles (including Charlie).
Sophie (including Sofie/a), which regularly features in the top 10, was the most popular girls' name, beating Jessica and Lily (including Lillie).
Charles, Matthew, Amy and Abigail returned to the charts after a couple of years absence.
There were 918 births in the Island in 2007, down 13 on 2006, and 789 deaths compared with 765 last year.
TOP 10 BOYS' NAMES
Jack
Thomas
Charles (Charlie)
Daniel
Matthew
Benjamin (Ben, Benedict)
Harry (Harold)
Alex (Alexander)
William
Joseph
Oliver
Ryan
TOP 10 GIRLS' NAMES
Sophie (Sofie/a)
Jessica
Lily (Liilie)
Emily
Katie (Kate)
Ruby
Ellie (Ellen)
Grace
Hannah (Hanna)
Abigail
Amy
Chloe
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Last Updated:
13 March 2008 8:41 AM
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Source:
n/a
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Location:
Isle of Man
