UK's top 20 'forgotten' baby names going out of fashion
New data shows a major shift in how parents have named their newborns over the past 10 years, so see if your child's name is among those that have stayed in vogue.
While baby names often ebb and flow in popularity, recent years have marked a distinct shift away from some contemporary or trend-led choices. Baby name fashions wax and wane, with modern and retro selections frequently fluctuating in favour.
As ageless classics make a comeback, it seems other once-fashionable baby names are subtly falling out of vogue. This is according to the life insurance team at Compare the Market, who scrutinised name trends from 2013 to 2023 using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to reveal the UK's most dwindling names.
The research indicates that some formerly popular baby names are now swiftly losing their appeal. For boys, Leland has experienced the sharpest drop, plummeting by 96%, followed by Tyler-James at 95% and Patryk at 92%.
Among girls, Alexa has seen the greatest decrease, down by 97%, possibly due to its link with Amazon's voice assistant. Kaitlin is hot on its heels, having dropped by more than 96%.
In terms of traditional baby names, Maeve, has witnessed a remarkable 1,854% surge in usage. Of Irish origin, Maeve leapt from 57 babies named Maeve in 2013 to a whopping 1,114 in 2023, reports the Express.
It was closely trailed by the similar name Margot, which enjoyed a 1,764% rise. Ezra and Nellie rank third, having increased by 791% and 1,084% respectively.
The name Atlas, of Greek origin and mythological significance, has seen a staggering increase of 1,775% – from just 12 boys named Atlas in 2013 to 225 in 2023. Chester follows closely with an 856% surge.
Baby names falling out of favour
Boys
Leland
Tyler-James
Patryk
Bartosz
Berat
Kye
Mateusz
Jak
Tyler
Danielius
Girls
Alexa
Kaitlin
Aroush
Katie
Kacy
Nicola
Megan
Keeley
Katelyn
Hibba
Boys
Atlas
Chester
Ezra
Cassian
Otis
Girls
Maeve
Margot
Nellie
Lilibet
Winnie
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