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07/01/2008
Jack's The Lad In NI
The most popular childrens' names in the Province are Jack and Katie.
Almost 300 boys were named Jack and more than 270 baby girls were given the name Katie this year in Northern Ireland.
It is the fifth year that Jack has topped the poll of boys names, whilst Katie has been the favourite for the last four.
James and Grace were the second most favourite baby names, according to figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
James climbed from fourth most popular name in 2006 to second most popular this year in Northern Ireland, forcing Matthew out of the top two for the first time in 12 years.
This year the name, Thomas, has increased in popularity rising from rank 13 in 2006 to rank six in 2007.
(BMcC)
Almost 300 boys were named Jack and more than 270 baby girls were given the name Katie this year in Northern Ireland.
It is the fifth year that Jack has topped the poll of boys names, whilst Katie has been the favourite for the last four.
James and Grace were the second most favourite baby names, according to figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
James climbed from fourth most popular name in 2006 to second most popular this year in Northern Ireland, forcing Matthew out of the top two for the first time in 12 years.
This year the name, Thomas, has increased in popularity rising from rank 13 in 2006 to rank six in 2007.
(BMcC)
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