It saw Noah take top spot – the first time Jack has been beated in 14 years.
Big climbers included Luca, while many traditional names continued their slide down the charts, including David (73rd place), Michael (77th place), and Mathew (52nd).
There was also an increase in the total number of different names chosen by parents for their babies.
NRS Statistician Daniel Burns explained: “Back in the 70s when David was the most popular name there were upwards of 1,700 babies a year with the top boys name. Since then fertility has declined, meaning there are fewer births, but with more names in use Noah can claim the top spot with 373 baby boys given the name in 2022.”
It also means that there are more names chosen for a single baby.
Here are 18 that caught our eye.

5. Kanye
American rapper Kanye West has had a troubled time in recent year, but that didn't stop one family opting to use his name for their child last year. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

6. Pacesetter
A pacesetter is defined "someone who is in the lead during part of a race or competition and therefore decides the speed or standard of the race or competition for that time". We can only imagine the person who chose this unusual baby name is an athlete. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

7. Caesar
Whoever chose the name Caesar for their son must expect great things of their child. It was a title used by Roman emperors, especially those from Augustus to Hadrian. Perhaps the most famous was Julius Caesar who reached a somewhat sticky end. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

8. Amadeus
A name made most famous by the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this Scottish baby will hopefully end up being a dab hand on the piano. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

