Jack remains top Irish baby boy name

Jack remains the most popular name for baby boys in Ireland, for the sixth year in a row.

There has been a change in the girls' category, with Emily most popular in 2022, replacing Fiadh.

In Roscommon, Jack, Saoirse and Grace are the most popular kids names this year.

While James and Grace top the ranks in Leitrim.

Longford includes Cillian and Anna for their favourite newborn names.

In terms of the fastest jump in rankings, Éala moved from 177th in 2021, to 91st last year.

Nearly 9,000 distinct names for newborns were registered in 2022.