Most Popular Baby Girl Names in the 2010s (Ireland)

In Ireland, the most common baby girl names in the 2010s were Emily, Sophie, Emma, Grace, Ava — names chosen by more families than any others, ranked by total births.

This ranking is based on total births across the decade, which highlights names consistently chosen year after year — not just short-term spikes. Compare popular girl names in the 2000s for the previous decade.

Quick list of the most popular names

The most common baby girl names in the 2010s in Ireland are listed below, based on total births across the decade.

How the ranking works

This ranking is based on total births for each name across all years in the decade. By aggregating data over a 10-year period, we highlight names with sustained popularity rather than short-term spikes. Names are ranked by total birth count, using national-level data only.

Key insights

Summary of the names with the highest total births:

Top name: Emily with 5,558 births over the decade
#1 share of top 100: 3.3%
Gap #1 vs #10: 1.6x
Gap #1 vs #50: 4.2x
Top 10 share: 24.0% of births in the ranking
Total births in top 100: 170,658

Why these names were popular in the 2010s

Phonetics: Soft -a endings dominated — Emma, Ava, Ella and similar names. -a reads feminine and soft, fitting the era's taste.

-y and -ie endings also featured — playful, familiar, easy to pronounce.

Length: Short names (four or five letters) led — easy to spell and say.

Familiarity and social acceptance: Parents chose widely recognized names — easy to spell and pronounce. Socially safe yet modern.

Broader cultural influence: Media and trends shaped tastes. Names in popular culture often gained traction.

The core set remained at the top: rankings shifted year to year, but the same names dominated the upper tier.

What were common baby names in the 2010s?

The most common baby girl names in the 2010s remained remarkably stable across the decade. While rankings shifted slightly year to year, a consistent group dominated the top positions. Compare popular girl names in the previous decade. For current trends, see fastest rising names; for unique picks, see rare baby names.

Popularity trend over the decade

Over the 2010s, the most popular names remained remarkably stable — the same core dominated the upper tier year after year. New entries emerged in the lower half of the top 100 as trends evolved, but the top 10–20 changed slowly.

Visual overview

Top 10 by births

Emily

5,558 births

Sophie

4,546 births

Emma

4,419 births

Grace

4,295 births

Ava

3,946 births

Lucy

3,889 births

Ella

3,739 births

Mia

3,574 births

Amelia

3,471 births

Lily

3,468 births

Total births in the 2010s

How the 2010s compare to other decades

The 2010s saw a shift toward simpler, shorter names and softer endings (-a, -y) — a move away from longer, more formal styles. Names became softer and more approachable than in earlier decades. Continuity: many names from the 2000s held on. Change: new options gained ground. The decade balanced tradition with a lighter, more modern feel.

How these names compare to today

Compared to today's trends, the 2010s list has aged in different ways. Some styles faded; others endured. For parents weighing a 2010s name today, those still ranking high recently are the safest bets. See trending baby names for what's rising now.

Full ranking

Full list of the top names in Ireland for the 2010s.

#	Name	Births (2010s)
1	Emily	5,558
2	Sophie	4,546
3	Emma	4,419
4	Grace	4,295
5	Ava	3,946
6	Lucy	3,889
7	Ella	3,739
8	Mia	3,574
9	Amelia	3,471
10	Lily	3,468
11	Sarah	3,389
12	Aoife	3,384
13	Hannah	3,379
14	Chloe	3,355
15	Anna	3,068
16	Kate	2,922
17	Katie	2,901
18	Saoirse	2,855
19	Caoimhe	2,736
20	Ellie	2,704
21	Olivia	2,692
22	Holly	2,551
23	Sophia	2,544
24	Ruby	2,448
25	Lauren	2,403
26	Leah	2,323
27	Isabelle	2,206
28	Molly	2,117
29	Ciara	2,037
30	Amy	1,976
31	Robyn	1,903
32	Zoe	1,875
33	Jessica	1,806
34	Niamh	1,741
35	Freya	1,672
36	Cara	1,660
37	Roisin	1,587
38	Julia	1,573
39	Fiadh	1,553
40	Erin	1,549
41	Eva	1,538
42	Laura	1,411
43	Sadie	1,407
44	Kayla	1,402
45	Clodagh	1,397
46	Alice	1,384
47	Faye	1,354
48	Isabella	1,345
49	Sofia	1,325
50	Layla	1,320
51	Rachel	1,302
52	Eve	1,277
53	Charlotte	1,252
54	Abbie	1,224
55	Sadhbh	1,208
56	Abigail	1,195
57	Evie	1,195
58	Ellen	1,173
59	Rebecca	1,150
60	Aisling	1,144
61	Megan	1,138
62	Millie	1,136
63	Maria	1,120
64	Zara	1,064
65	Alannah	1,053
66	Eabha	1,011
67	Nicole	994
68	Elizabeth	969
69	Aoibhinn	968
70	Amber	967
71	Maya	964
72	Emilia	951
73	Isla	919
74	Aoibheann	891
75	Clara	891
76	Mary	887
77	Aine	870
78	Maja	830
79	Sienna	792
80	Rose	780
81	Lilly	778
82	Isabel	757
83	Annie	749
84	Maisie	731
85	Lena	720
86	Tara	716
87	Caitlin	692
88	Victoria	683
89	Alexandra	682
90	Daisy	682
91	Lexi	678
92	Georgia	668
93	Hollie	660
94	Sara	659
95	Willow	646
96	Hanna	638
97	Lara	636
98	Ailbhe	625
99	Brooke	625
100	Eimear	621

Click any name above to explore its historical ranking, meaning, origin, regional variations, and full popularity timeline.

Interpretation for parents

Stable vs trendy: These names dominated year after year — time-tested, not one-hit wonders. Good for familiar, socially accepted choices.

Popularity vs uniqueness: Higher rank means more births. For something less common, look further down or check birth counts. National data can differ from your area.

How to choose: Top 10 = maximum familiarity. 20–50 = familiar but not overused. Below 50 = more distinctive. For uniqueness, consider trending or rare options. Explore baby names in the previous decade, trending baby names, all-time popular names, rare baby names for more options.

About the data

Data from Central Statistics Office Ireland (CSO). National totals only; no regional breakdown. We refresh as new data becomes available.