
Margrét and Aron were the most popular baby names in 2014
Just as in 2013, Aron was the most popular name to give boys in Iceland in 2014, according to Statistic Iceland, the centre for official statistics in Iceland. The most popular name for baby girls was Margrét but in 2013 it was Katrín. The second most popular girl´s name was Anna, with Emma coming in number three. The second most popluar boy's name was Alexander, while Vitktor landed third.
Þór was by far the most popular middle name to give baby boys, while for baby girls it was María.
The three most common women's names in general are in this order: Guðrún, Anna and Kristín. For men it's Jón, Sigurður and Guðmundur.
According to Statistic Iceland, 51,5% of the nation is born from April to September, with 27 September being the most common birthday.
Editor's Picks
-
Culture
10 beautiful Icelandic churches to visit
-
Lifestyle
5 Questions you should avoid asking an Icelander
-
Foundations of Well-being: Iceland ranks fourth on the Social Progress Index
-
Culture
Seven interesting facts about one of Reykjavík’s best known landmarks, Hallgrímskirkja church
-
Food & Drink
The best lunch in Reykjavík
-
Travel
Word On The Street: What not to miss while in Iceland
-
Travel
13 Reasons to visit North Iceland in the Spring
-
Opinion
Whaling is not an Icelandic tradition
-
Nature
Warning: Vatnajökull's ice caves have begun to deteriorate and crack
-
Food & Drink
Five Bars to Visit In Down-town Reykjavík