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B.C.'s top baby names of 2014

Olivia is the top name for girls in B.C. for the third year in a row, according to an annual list that identifies the most popular baby names across the province. The Vital Statistics Agency releases the names annually for the previous year.
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Olivia is the top name for girls in B.C. for the third year in a row, according to an annual list that identifies the most popular baby names across the province.

The Vital Statistics Agency releases the names annually for the previous year.

In 2014, Ethan was the top boys' name, which has ranked among the top two in B.C. since 2002. Liam was top name for boys in 2013.

Emma, Sophia, Emily and Chloe made the top five this year for girls, while baby boys were also commonly named Liam, Lucas, Oliver and Mason.

Preliminary data shows Olivia and Oliver remained popular in 2015; however, the final information will not be available until 2016.