What Was Belize's Most Popular Name Between 2014 And 2024?

What were the most popular baby boy and girl names in Belize over the last 10 years? In 2024, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said it was - for girls - Mia, then Maria, Anna, Genesis and Emily. While for boys, it was David, followed by Jayden, then Jose, then Jacob and Aiden.

Well, the 2024 review says that Maria has taken over from Mia as the number one girls' name - while, Hellena, Anna and Eva fill out the top 5.

For boys, David is still holding that top spot, followed by Jacob, Jayden, Johan and Alden.

Notably, there were only 5,791 live births nationally in 2024, the fewest since 1984. The district with the highest birth date is Cayo, while Belize City and the lowest.