In 2024, Emma and Noah were the most popular baby names in the Netherlands. But what about in Eindhoven? Let's take a closer look at which names were most commonly given to babies in our city.
Noah claimed the top spot as the most favored boys' name in Eindhoven last year, with fifteen boys being bestowed with this name, as per data obtained from the municipality.
On the girls' side, Olivia was the most frequently chosen name, given to ten baby girls in Eindhoven.
In total, 2099 babies were born in Eindhoven in 2024.
The following were the most popular boys' names in our city in 2024:
For girls, the top names last year were:
Emma and Noah also stood out nationwide as the most popular baby names of last year, according to the list released by the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB). In the Netherlands, 657 girls were named Emma, while 922 boys were named Noah. This trend was also prominent in Noord-Brabant.
Each year, the SVB compiles a list of the most popular baby names. The SVB administers child benefits on a quarterly basis, only disclosing names that have been given at least ten times to ensure privacy.
Source: SVB