According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, Muhammad is the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023. The name saw a notable increase from the previous year, while other names like Luca and Henry also gained significant popularity.
Muhammad is officially the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales for 2023, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics. With 4,661 boys named Muhammad last year, it surpassed Noah, which had 4,382 entries in 2023, and Oliver and George held third and fourth places respectively. On the girls' list, Olivia retained the top spot despite a drop in the number of names given, followed by Amelia and Isla.
Notable among the changes, Luca and Henry both made significant jumps in ranking among boys' names
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