The most popular baby names of 2008 are Lea and Thomas, according to La Regie des rentes du Quebec.

Last year 453 girls were named Lea. A whopping 942 boys were named Thomas. Lea has been the most popular girls' name since 2004; Thomas has been in the top ten most popular boys' names since 2004.

The most popular girls' names for 2008 were, in order:

  1. Lea
  2. Florence
  3. Rosalie
  4. Laurence
  5. Emma
  6. Jade
  7. Juliette
  8. Gabrielle
  9. Sarah
  10. Maika
  11. Camille
  12. Noemie
  13. Charlotte
  14. Mia
  15. Chloe
  16. Alexia
  17. Megane
  18. Laurie
  19. Zoe
  20. Emilie

The most popular boys' names for 2008 were, in order:

  1. Thomas
  2. William
  3. Gabriel
  4. Samuel
  5. Alexis
  6. Olivier
  7. Nathan
  8. Felix
  9. Antoine
  10. Xavier
  11. Mathis
  12. Zachary
  13. Alexandre
  14. Raphael
  15. Jacob
  16. Justin
  17. Anthony
  18. Emile
  19. Nicolas
  20. Noah

For a complete list and to view previous years top names, go to: www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/prenoms