Emma most popular name in Carlow and Kilkenny

Carlow parents are following the national trend with Jack the most popular boy’s name in the county for the third year in a row.

According to figures the name has once again come out in top in the annual list while Michael is now the most popular name for boys in Kilkenny.

However Kilkenny and Carlow parents are in agreement on the most popular girls’ name as Emma has come out in top in both counties.

Nationally Emily retained the top spot for the third year running, while Jack has remained in the top five boys’ names since 1998.