Vital Statistics

General Information

Vital statistics such as births, deaths, and spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy in New York City (NYC) are published annually in the Summary of Vital Statistics. To order copies of birth certificates or death certificates, please refer to Vital Records.

Data requests

1. EpiQuery has birth and death information as well as data from other Health Department sources. Follow this link to learn more.

2. The Summary of Vital Statistics is published every year and includes our most recent statistics. The 2009 summary has been reorganized and includes numerous new and revised tables, graphs and maps. The Highlights present 10 years of core New York City vital data trends. It captures important changes in leading causes of death, birth rates, and infant mortality.

• 2010 Summary of Vital Statistics
• Highlights of 2009 Summary (PDF)
• Summary of Vital Statistics: 2009 (PDF)
• Summary of Vital Statistics: 2008 (PDF)
• Summary of Vital Statistics Archive: 1961-2007

3. If you cannot find the data you need via EpiQuery or The Summary of Vital Statistics, please submit a data request.

Improving Quality

Two specific initiatives include the regular distribution of a birth quality newsletter and the creation of resources to improve cause of death documentation.  

Publications

Baby Names 

Most Popular Baby Names in New York City: 2010 (PDF)

Most Popular Baby Names in New York City: 2009 (PDF)

Most Popular Baby Names over Time and by Mother's Ethnicity: 2009 (PDF)

Baby Names Archive: 2002-2008

Health Department Reports All-Time Low Death Rates and Infant-Mortality Rates in New York City
December 29, 2010

Health Department Announces New York City's Favorite Baby Names for 2009
October 19, 2010

Mayor Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Farley Announce Life Expectancy For New Yorkers Has Increased to 79.4 Years - An All-Time High
January 25, 2010

Press Release Archive: 2002-2009