Rían and Lily became Ireland’s top baby names in 2025, marking a shift from longtime favorites like Jack and Sophie.

Rían and Lily were Ireland’s most popular baby names in 2025, with Rían topping the boys’ list for the first time since records began in 1964 and Lily claiming the girls’ top spot. Rían, a name with an Irish fada, replaced Jack, who had led for eight years. Lily, which first appeared in rankings in 1997, surpassed Sophie. The top five boys’ names were Rían, Jack, Noah, James, and Oisín; the top five girls’ names were Lily, Éabha, Fiadh, Grace, and Sadie. Several names rose sharply in popularity, including Naoise and Raya. Murphy, Kelly, and O’Brien were the most common surnames. Longstanding names like Mary and John dropped significantly in rankings.