What is the most popular name in the UK?
The UK’s most common name is revealed…and it’s not what you think
| Ranking in top 100 list | Name | Number of adults on Open Register1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Smith | 6,163 |
| 2 | David Jones | 5,959 |
| 3 | John Smith | 4,742 |
| 4 | Michael Smith | 4,321 |
What was the most popular name in 2011?
Sophia
Top 100 baby names of 2011
| RANK | GIRLS | BOYS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sophia | Aiden |
| 2 | Emma | Jackson |
| 3 | Isabella | Mason |
| 4 | Olivia | Liam |
What is a common British name?
Oliver and Olivia were the most popular baby names in 2019 across England and Wales. Oliver has been the top boys’ name since 2013, while Olivia has been the top girls’ name since 2016. In 2019, Freya and Lily entered the top 10 replacing Ella and Emily.
What are the top baby girl names for 2013?
The results are in for the top 100 girls’ names of 2013! Parents are playing safe again this year, with the top 10 full of feminine-sounding names. However, there have been a few shifts among the top few names. Amelia has lost its top spot with Olivia taking pole position, mirroring Oliver’s choice as the top boys’ name.
Which is the most popular name for girls in the UK?
Amelia remains the top name for girls while Oliver takes over from Harry as the most popular moniker for boys.
How many baby names are there in the UK?
As such, there is a great diversity of baby names. In 2013, there were 698,512 live births in England and Wales ( ONS, 2014 ), with over 27,000 different boys’ names and over 35,000 different girls’ names registered. The top 10 names only account for 13% of all names in 2013.
Which is the most popular baby boy name?
However, there have been a few shifts among the top few names. Amelia has lost its top spot with Olivia taking pole position, mirroring Oliver’s choice as the top boys’ name. Emily and Sophia have also battled their way up the popularity chart to take silver and bronze.