Oliver for example jumped from number 88 in 2010 to number three in 2020.

Most common boy british names. These are the most popular boys names in England for 2016. Son of Harry Description. While top baby boy names like Liam Noah and William have remained among the most popular for the past few years other boy names are on the rise.

New to the Top 100 are Ellis Joey Jackson Thea Darcie Lottie Harper Nancy and Robyn. Explore our list for even more popular choices. One of the most romantic of appellations as well as being a geographical name of the large salty sea.

For example the name James ranked as the most popular male name over the last 100 years has been ranked as low as number 19. Similarly the most popular female name in the table Mary ranked as low as 126. Lachlan is as Scottish as haggis and tartan plaid kiltsa favorite used throughout England Scotland.

Popular names for births in 1921-2020. These replaced Evan Aiden Cameron Niamh. Not only does this allow you to check out what names were hot in the 60s 70s and 80s but means you to dig back to the turn of the century for inspiration.

BBC Some of the other boys names that have grown in popularity in recent years and so will likely stick around for 2021 too include Louis Chester Hudson Oakley and Alfred. Heres a full list of the most popular names. Name Number Name Number.

What are some popular British names for boys. British Boy Names Caspian Heart. Though Oliver and Olivia remain the number one names in England and Wales with more than 9000 babies named in 2019 there are a few interesting trends.