The most common surname for babies born in NZ in 2024 is "Singh"

[Rogue Trader]

Singh the most common surname for babies born in New Zealand in 2024​

NZ Herald
20 Feb, 2025 07:36 AM2 mins to read

For the seventh year in a row, Singh has topped the list as the most common family name given to newborns in New Zealand.

The Department of Internal Affairs today confirmed more than 680 babies were registered with the popular surname last year.

Kaur was in the No 2 spot, with 630 babies registered, followed by Smith with 300 registrations. Ten years ago, Smith was the most common surname in New Zealand.

Breaking it down by island reveals a difference in rankings; Singh, Kaur and Patel were the three most registered surnames in the North Island, while Kaur, Singh and Smith dominated in the South Island.

“New Zealand is a diverse country – and it’s great to see that reflected in our family name data for 2024,” said Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs.

“Family names are a real gift for all children, as they reflect the rich history of each family they originate from.”

Singh is a common name in the Sikh community and has roots in the Sanskrit word for lion. Over 53,000 New Zealanders reported having a Sikh religious affiliation in the 2023 Census.

Last year the Department of Internal Affairs registered 59,199 births with a total of 19,404 unique first names.

The most popular first names for babies born in 2024 were Noah and Isla, marking the fourth year Noah has made the top two.

Noah, a biblical name from the Old Testament (it also features in Islam and Judaism) remains popular despite New Zealand reporting a drop in Kiwis identifying as Christian, down from 32.3% in 2023.

Isla has led the list for two out of the last five years.

 

[Balls2U]

The bahyis are gonna invade the butt holes of the Kiwi blokes in time to come.

 

[Sikodolaukazzz]

Singh the most common surname for babies born in New Zealand in 2024​

NZ Herald
20 Feb, 2025 07:36 AM2 mins to read

For the seventh year in a row, Singh has topped the list as the most common family name given to newborns in New Zealand.

The Department of Internal Affairs today confirmed more than 680 babies were registered with the popular surname last year.

Kaur was in the No 2 spot, with 630 babies registered, followed by Smith with 300 registrations. Ten years ago, Smith was the most common surname in New Zealand.

Breaking it down by island reveals a difference in rankings; Singh, Kaur and Patel were the three most registered surnames in the North Island, while Kaur, Singh and Smith dominated in the South Island.

“New Zealand is a diverse country – and it’s great to see that reflected in our family name data for 2024,” said Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs.

“Family names are a real gift for all children, as they reflect the rich history of each family they originate from.”

Singh is a common name in the Sikh community and has roots in the Sanskrit word for lion. Over 53,000 New Zealanders reported having a Sikh religious affiliation in the 2023 Census.

Last year the Department of Internal Affairs registered 59,199 births with a total of 19,404 unique first names.

The most popular first names for babies born in 2024 were Noah and Isla, marking the fourth year Noah has made the top two.

Noah, a biblical name from the Old Testament (it also features in Islam and Judaism) remains popular despite New Zealand reporting a drop in Kiwis identifying as Christian, down from 32.3% in 2023.

Isla has led the list for two out of the last five years.

This is great news

I initially wanted to migrate to NZ or Aussieland but finally stayed on in my village by Lake Victoria Uganda and it is the best place in the world

 

[Sikodolaukazzz]

The bahyis are gonna invade the butt holes of the Kiwi blokes in time to come.

Tell me lor if Sikhs have done this elsewhere?
How cum the locals in my village by Lake Victoria Uganda and elsewhere love me so much


Old Punjabi song
Make sure your volume is full blast

@claven666​

1 year ago
i'm american, i have no idea what this dude is singing but he's a complete legend. the joy on his face is so great

 

[glockman]

wa pian eh! Means NZ got many singlets running around.

 

[WangChuk]

If only the most common surname for babies born in 2024 is KAUR ... then confirm by 2042 will be harvest seasons for sinkies to go there import rich chiobu punjabi girls over as wives ....

 

[syed putra]

It could be Tsing in disguise.

 

[50000]

can change name to New Singhland already

 

[syed putra]

can change name to New Singhland already

Over the maoris dead body.

 

[50000]

Over the maoris dead body.

doubt they mind, coz New Zealand was probably not their choice in the first place.