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

In Canada, the most common baby girl names in the 2010s were Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Sophia, Chloe — 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 Canada 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: Olivia with 22,647 births over the decade
#1 share of top 100: 3.9%
Gap #1 vs #10: 2.2x
Gap #1 vs #50: 5.0x
Top 10 share: 24.7% of births in the ranking
Total births in top 100: 584,845

Why these names were popular in the 2010s

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

Length: The most popular names averaged around 6 letters, balancing familiarity and readability. Medium-length names dominated, offering both clarity and style.

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

Olivia

22,647 births

Emma

21,496 births

Charlotte

14,613 births

Sophia

14,490 births

Chloe

14,404 births

Ava

12,983 births

Emily

12,223 births

Mia

10,863 births

Amelia

10,327 births

Abigail

10,222 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 Canada for the 2010s.

#	Name	Births (2010s)
1	Olivia	22,647
2	Emma	21,496
3	Charlotte	14,613
4	Sophia	14,490
5	Chloe	14,404
6	Ava	12,983
7	Emily	12,223
8	Mia	10,863
9	Amelia	10,327
10	Abigail	10,222
11	Isabella	10,163
12	Ella	9,714
13	Zoe	9,366
14	Lily	9,193
15	Sofia	8,642
16	Victoria	8,617
17	Sophie	8,430
18	Alice	8,428
19	Sarah	8,177
20	Elizabeth	8,066
21	Hannah	8,028
22	Avery	7,908
23	Grace	7,417
24	Eva	7,283
25	Maya	7,121
26	Madison	7,039
27	Mila	6,847
28	Claire	6,256
29	Evelyn	6,246
30	Anna	6,114
31	Julia	6,099
32	Lea	5,987
33	Clara	5,826
34	Brooklyn	5,780
35	Isla	5,711
36	Charlie	5,655
37	Hailey	5,647
38	Leah	5,548
39	Aria	5,514
40	Scarlett	5,502
41	Audrey	5,461
42	Jade	5,317
43	Zoey	5,106
44	Rosalie	5,007
45	Florence	4,996
46	Isabelle	4,723
47	Violet	4,719
48	Ellie	4,709
49	Addison	4,681
50	Rose	4,551
51	Layla	4,518
52	Mya	4,510
53	Stella	4,449
54	Annabelle	4,428
55	Juliette	4,395
56	Mackenzie	4,325
57	Alyssa	4,300
58	Maria	4,294
59	Jasmine	4,262
60	Alexis	4,172
61	Harper	4,130
62	Sadie	3,987
63	Gabrielle	3,972
64	Beatrice	3,930
65	Quinn	3,921
66	Sara	3,831
67	Nora	3,821
68	Natalie	3,810
69	Alexandra	3,772
70	Camille	3,555
71	Samantha	3,545
72	Ivy	3,541
73	Peyton	3,515
74	Lauren	3,396
75	Lillian	3,373
76	Alicia	3,346
77	Lucy	3,340
78	Rachel	3,306
79	Penelope	3,277
80	Aubrey	3,271
81	Naomi	3,268
82	Gabriella	3,237
83	Elena	3,185
84	Kayla	3,146
85	Ruby	3,137
86	Taylor	3,036
87	Livia	3,019
88	Georgia	2,959
89	Paige	2,926
90	Hazel	2,897
91	Aurora	2,859
92	Riley	2,846
93	Brooke	2,817
94	Arianna	2,808
95	Savannah	2,776
96	Willow	2,775
97	Maeva	2,768
98	Emilia	2,747
99	Paisley	2,747
100	Lydia	2,738

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 Statistics Canada. National totals only; no regional breakdown. We refresh as new data becomes available.