Popular Baby Names in The United Kingdom 2024 – Here’s the List

Which names are currently trending? Are you looking for the perfect name for your baby? Here are the most popular baby names in England in 2024 – inspired by both tradition and new trends!

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Top 10 Girls' Names 2024

  1. Olivia
  2. Amelia
  3. Isla
  4. Lily
  5. Freya
  6. Ava
  7. Ivy
  8. Florence
  9. Willow
  10. Isabella

Classic names like Olivia and Amelia remain firm favourites, while names like Freya and Florence are rising in popularity.

Top 10 Boys' Names 2024

  1. Muhammad
  2. Noah
  3. Oliver
  4. George
  5. Leo
  6. Arthur
  7. Luca
  8. Theodore
  9. Oscar
  10. Henry

Noah and Oliver continue to be favourites, but traditional names like Arthur and Oscar are also gaining popularity.

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Name Trends 2024

  • Short and simple names – Two-syllable names, like Mia and Leo, are very popular.
  • Nature-inspired names – Lily (a flower name) and Leo (meaning “lion”) are increasingly chosen.
  • Internationally recognised names – Noah, Sophia, and Oscar are easy to pronounce and widely loved worldwide.

Want more name suggestions? Check out the full list and other top lists in our name tool!

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