Popular British Names

Popular British names for 2022 are led by Olivia and Noah. Olivia retains her title for the seventh year running, and Noah remains at Number 1 for a second year.

Along with Olivia, the top British girl names last year include Amelia, Isla, Ava, and Lily.

Along with Noah, the top British boys names include Muhammad, George, Oliver, and Leo.

The UKs most popular baby names include the names of young Princes George and Archie in the Top 20, and Princess Charlotte at Number 26 for girls.

Another royal name, Harry, has dropped out of the Top 10 for the first time in over 01 years. William, the name of the heir to the throne, is Number 24 for boys.

Muhammad stands as the second most popular name in England and Wales. When counted with all its spellings, it would rank Number 1.

Unique baby names that rank among the UK's top 100 baby names include Lottie, Darcie, Orla, and Ayla for girls; Reggie, Albie, Harrison, and Sonny for boys. English names particularly popular in the UK include classics like Lily and Jack.

For popular names lists from around the world, visit our main Popular Names page. You can also check out our ultimate guide to British Names.