Most popular 100 baby names in UK revealed as beloved girl's name takes huge nosedive
The annual list of the most popular baby names in England and Wales has just been released - and this year's results show some big shifts in what UK parents are calling their little ones.
The official data has been by released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and reflects naming trends from babies born in 2024, the most recent full year of birth registrations.
Each year, the official stats include the top 100 baby names for boys and girls - and while some names have remained firm favourites, a few newcomers have made impressive leaps into the rankings. It comes as Victorian-era baby names are also making a huge comeback, with parents ditching trendy monikers in favour of traditional titles.
Muhammad continues to dominate as the most popular name for baby boys. It's the second year running that Muhammad topped the list after overtaking Noah, having been in the top 10 since 2016.
In a surprise twist, Isla has dropped out of the top three after being replaced by Lily. Olivia and Amelia and held the top two spots for baby girl names for the third year in a row.
Huge shifts in top 100 list
Olivia and Amelia and have held the top two spots for baby girl names for the third year in a row, but Isla dropped out of the top three after being replaced by Lily.
Royal names have continued to fall in popularity on the whole. George ranked sixth with 3,257 babies being given the name and William came in 27th.
Louis came in 47th for boys and Charlotte ranked 23rd for girls. Names given to baby boys less than five times in 2024 include Cuthbert, Crispin, Awesome and Beckham.
And monikers given to baby girls less than five times include Orchid, Poem, Sicily and Everest.
The rankings were created using the exact spellings of names given at birth registration, meaning similar names with different spellings were counted separately.
Last year's winners
In the 2024 report (based on 2023 births), Muhammad took the top spot for boys, overtaking Noah, which had held first place for two years running. Oliver remained a solid third. Muhammad had gradually climbed the list over the past decade - it was ranked just 20th in 2012, before entering the top 10 in 2016.
For girls, there were no changes to the reigning top three: Olivia, Amelia, and Isla led the way. Olivia in particular has proven continuously popular, holding the top spot for an impressive eight years straight.
New names on the rise
Lily continues to rise in the ranks, moving from fourth to third place and knocking Isla off from the top three favourites.
In 2023, new arrivals in the top 100 included Hazel, Lilah, Autumn, Nevaeh, and Raya. Hazel entered at 91st, Lilah at 95th, and Autumn peaked at 96th - perhaps boosted by seasonal popularity.
For boys, Jax, Enzo, and Bodhi were the standout additions. Jax made a bold debut at 87th, Enzo landed at 95th, and Bodhi snuck into 100th place.
Overall, more creative and unique names - especially for girls - continued to trend, with boys' names showing more consistency.
Seasonal inspiration remained popular, with names like Summer, Autumn, Holly, Joseph, and Robyn being more frequently chosen in months that matched their meanings.
Meanwhile, pop culture continues to play a role: celebrity baby names like Reign, Saint, and even Stormi saw interest, as did nods to stars like Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, and Margot Robbie. Notably, royal names appeared to decline in popularity, perhaps indicating a generational shift in who inspires modern parents.
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