Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy’s name

Olivia stays the most well-liked selection for child ladies, adopted by Amelia and Isla. These high three have remained unchanged since 2022.

Hyphenated names jumped in reputation for women final yr, standing at greater than 19,140 names, up from round 12,330 the yr earlier than.

New entries to the highest 100 record for women embody Lilah, Raya and Hazel, whereas Jax, Enzo and Bodhi made it into the highest 100 for boys.

The ONS mentioned on Thursday that popular culture “continues to affect” title selections, citing singers Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey, the Kardashian-Jenner household’s youngsters Reign and Saint, and movie stars Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy.

Different music artist names Miley, Rihanna, Kendrick and Elton additionally noticed a rise in 2023. That was possible as a consequence of album releases, touring, or high-profile performances by Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, Elton John, and Rihanna, the ONS mentioned.

Days of the week have been an extra supply of inspiration for folks, with names reminiscent of Sunday and Wednesday rising in reputation final yr. The ONS drew a attainable hyperlink with the Netflix sequence Wednesday, which was launched in late 2022.

As for the seasons, Autumn ranks 96th within the record and Summer season 86th, up 10 locations from 2022, however 38 locations decrease than in 2013.

In the meantime, royal names had been much less fashionable in 2023 – a decline that types a part of an ongoing pattern.

George, Archie, Harry and Charlotte have all turn out to be much less fashionable lately, as have Elizabeth and Charles.

Knowledge for 2022’s high child names was launched final Could amid modifications to sources.

Publishing dates for 2024’s hottest picks haven’t but been confirmed.