Others, like Darragh, Oisín (pronounced oh-SHEEN) and Tadhg (pronounced TI-guh, like the first syllable in the word 'tiger'), didn't even make the top 1,000 names stateside, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which keeps track of baby names in the United States. While they're not all names of Irish origin, according to the CSO, these are the top baby boy names in Ireland at the moment.Īs you can see, these run the gamut of popularity this side of the pond: Some, like Liam, Noah and Oliver, are also extremely popular in the United States. Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) keeps track of baby names going back to 1964, if you're looking for a deep well of inspiration. These are the most popular baby boy names in Ireland. Whether you want to honor your Emerald Isle heritage or just like the way these sound, these Irish boy names are certain to be high on your list of potential baby monikers

So, which names does Kihm see on the rise? 'The most coveted Irish boy names right now are energetic choices that start with 'R.' Rowan and Rory lead the pack, but we’re also seeing once-obscure names like Rafferty and Redmond get the attention they deserve.' Names that start with 'C' and end with 'N,' like Cillian, Cian and Callahan, are also getting hot, Kihm says, along with names like Mac/Mack and Sullivan. Other Irish boy names now past their peak include Finn, Connor and Declan.' 'We expect it to slip in the rankings soon.

' Liam is beginning to fall in usage,' says Sophie Kihm, the editor-in-chief of baby-naming site Nameberry.

The name Liam, for example, is currently the most-used baby boy name, and it's been in the top spot since 2017, But will it stay that way? If you look at the most recent list of the most popular baby boy names in the United States, you can see that Irish baby boy names are having a moment.

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