Jack has achieved an incredible 13 years at the top of the most popular baby boy's names in England and Wales in 2007 Grace moved to the top of the baby girl's table, with last year's number one, Olivia, dropping to the number 3 spot.The surprise at number 2 was Ruby which in the last 5 years has moved up from number 50!
Parents in Scotland again favoured Lewis for the third year running. Jack was a close second, and Callum in third spot. Top of the baby girl's list was Sophie, followed by last year's favourite Emma.
In Northern Ireland the most popular baby names were Jack and Katie, the same two as the previous year.
Boy's names gaining in popularity in England and Wales included Alfie which moved up to tenth place; Jayden, up 36 places to 32; Isaac up 13 at 42; and Theo up 19 to 73. Names new to the boy'stable were Louie and Zak. Names falling out of favour included Leo, Callum, Owen, Brandon and Bradley. Girl's names to increase in popularity included Imogen, up 14 to 34; Sophia up 12 at 37; Ava up 23 to 41; Summer up 15 to 44; Amelie up 19 to 59; Zara up 13 to 69; and Isla up 24 to 70. The biggest faller was Courtney. New names to appear for last year included Sara, Lexie, Evelyn; together with, including Victoria, Julia, Rose and Maria.
In Scotland, baby boy's names to increase in popularity included Lennon, Jake, Calum, Noah, Ewan and Harvey. Moving down the table were Shaun, Liam, Jordan, Ben and Kieran. Baby girl's names to increase in popularity north of the border included Ruby, Paige, Kayla, Madison and Eva.Baby girl's names moving down the table included Courtney, Danielle, Kelsey, Chelsea, Abby, Stephanie and Taylor.
Parents in Northern Ireland, baby boy's names to increase in popularity included Thomas, up 7 to 6; Dylan up 6 to 9; and Charlie up 7 to 13. Going the other way were Callum and Luke. Parents of baby girls liked Anna, up 10 to 10, and Eva, up 13 to number 19. Falling in favour was Niamh, down 8 to 20.
About the author: Tony Luck runs a website about
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