Muhammad has overtaken Noah to become the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales, according to Office for National Statistics figures. Meanwhile, Olivia remains the top name for girls for the eighth consecutive year.
Muhammad overtook Noah as the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, figures show. Muhammad had been the second most popular boys’ name in 2022, up from fifth place in 2021, and has been in the top 10 since 2016. Olivia, Amelia and Isla held the top three spots for baby girl names for the second year in a row, with Olivia having been the top-ranked name since 2016.
Unsurprisingly, Olivia has stolen the crown as the most popular baby girl's name for the eighth year in a row. Regionally, Olivia was the most popular girls' name in five out of nine regions in England and the most popular in Wales. Muhammad was the top moniker for boys in four out of nine regions, but was ranked 63rd in Wales. It seems parents have been opting for more unusual names this time, as there have been some new additions to the top 100 list.
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