Emily and Jack top the list for most popular baby names on passport applications for children in Ireland last year.

Just over 53,000 passports were issued to children under the age of 3 - some 574 went to Jacks and 456 to Emilys.

Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan said he was “disappointed” his name had dropped two places from 2013, according to the latest figures.

“Amelia and Lily entered the top ten names for girls, and while I was disappointed to see Charlie drop two places, I am pleased that it remains in the top ten for boys.

However Ireland's multiculturalism is also reflected with Zuzanna and Kacper the highest new entries.

“The names reflect the continued popularity of traditional Irish names, such as Aoife and Oisín, and the vibrant multiculturalism in today’s Ireland, with Zuzanna and Kacper the highest new entries,” he said.

Mr Flanagan added: “I would like to take this opportunity to remind Irish people to check the validity of their passports and those of their families, and to perhaps renew now, ahead of the summer rush. Last year, almost 630,000 passports we issued, a quarter of which were issued in May and June.”