Henry is the most popular baby name in Nova Scotia for 2023, according to figures released Friday by Service Nova Scotia.

Thirty-five babies were assigned the name Henry this year.

But if Theodore (34) and Theo&nbsp;(19) were counted as one name, it would have have been the most popular with 53.

Oliver (31), Jack (29), Noah (28), William (27), Owen (26), Liam (26) and Jackson (26) are next on the list.

Twenty-five babies were named Olivia,&nbsp;down from 

Benjamin (25), Violet (23), James (22), Charlotte (22), Ethan (21), Lucas (20), Thomas (20) and Bennett (20) are the rest at 20 or more.

Here are the top baby names in Nova Scotia for 2022

There were more than 6,800 registered births in the province in 2022, as of Dec. 29, and the most popular names included some surprising upsets compared to last year.

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Oliver and Jack were the top names in Nova Scotia this year, with 58 and 48 instances, respectively, according to Nova Scotia’s Registry of Vital Statistics.

"There are a few new names gaining popularity, such as Bennett, with some old favourites, like Violet and Charlotte, coming back," the province said in a release.

In total, 5,922 births were reported in the province in 2023 through Dec. 28.

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The exterior of the Highland Arts Theatre in downtown Sydney

The Highland Arts Theatre is turning 10 in 2024. Since opening, the theatre venue has welcomed dozens of performances to the mainstage. Wesley Coldford has big plans for the future.

Highland Arts Theatre

The Highland Arts Theatre is turning 10 in 2024. Since opening, the theatre venue has welcomed dozens of performances to the mainstage. 

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A wave of water created by a boat angles off into the distance leading to a line of large white wind turbines sticking out of the water.

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Offshore wind farm

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A map showing hourly expected precipitation and temperatures for Friday evening.

Hourly expected precipitation and temperatures for Friday evening.

Friday evening storm

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A woman with light, curly hair wears a grey cardigan. She is sitting in front of empty shelves. 

Lisa Harrison is the executive director of the Brunswick Street Mission. She says the food bank is 'maxed out all the time.'

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Nova Scotia has unveiled its list of the most popular baby names of 2023. 

Here are the top baby names in Nova Scotia for 2023

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