When it comes to baby names on P.E.I., there is a new champion for the boys and a tie for first among the girls, according to data from the Vital Statistics office. Hudson, a name not among the top boys' names since 2017, came out on top in 2020 as the most popular name parents chose. Also, for the boys, Henry, Owen and Jackson are back in popularity after not being on the list for the last couple of years. Nora and Charlotte are the most popular name for girls born on P.E.I. In total, 1,224 babies were born on Prince Edward Island between Jan. 1 and Dec. 21, 2020 — 616 boys and 608 girls.

Source: CBC News December 26, 2020 10:52 UTC