Parents are being inspired by Disney movies to Royal families when it comes to naming their newborn. The Office for National Statistics released UK’s most popular baby names for this year. Despite the list being based in the UK, many of these names are trending in Australia. Some of the names may even inspire parents-to-be when naming their offspring.
Harper and George have moved up the ranks the most. Only 4 babies were named Harper in 2004 compared to 623 babies in 2014. George has leapt into 7th place after being number 14 on the ranks three years ago.
TV shows and movies have inspired parent’s when naming their baby. Dexter went up to 73rd spot after being outside the top 500 in 2004.
Frozen’s Elsa has climbed up the ranks. 537 baby girls have been named Elsa, compared 200 babies 5 years ago. Olaf has inspired 53 parents who have named their son after the popular snowman from Frozen. Only 10 babies were named Olaf a decade ago.
Celebrity and sportspeople names also made an appearance in the study. There were 11 babies named Ronaldo and Messi, 106 Kloes, 80 Kendalls, 35 Kourtneys and 19 Kims.
Game of Thrones inspired a number of parents including 53 Khaleesis, 244 Aryas and 17 Tyrions born in England and Wales.
Oliver is the most popular boy name and Amelia is the most popular girl name.
Top 20 boys names in the UK
1) Oliver
2) Jack
3) Harry
4) Jacob
5) Charlie
6) Thomas
7) George
8) Oscar
9) James
10) William
11) Noah
12) Alfie
13) Joshua
14) Muhammad
15) Henry
16) Leo
17) Archie
18) Ethan
19) Joseph
20) Freddie
Top 20 girls names in the UK
1) Amelia
2) Olivia
3) Isla
4) Emily
5) Poppy
6) Ava
7) Isabella
8) Jessica
9) Lily
10) Sophie
11) Grace
12) Sophia
13) Mia
14) Evie
15) Ruby
16) Ella
17) Scarlett
18) Isabelle
19) Chloe
20) Sienna
10 of the more unusual boys names (each name given to three babies)
1) Atila
2) Cy
3) Dash
4) Everest
5) J
6) Legend
7) Pele
8) Precious
9) Simba
10) Xylo
10 of the more unusual girls names (each name given to three babies)
1) Bethlehem
2) Blaze
3) Boo
4) Bunny
5) Calypso
6) Jett
7) Sparkle
8) Symphony
9) Topsy
10) Tuppence
Is your baby name part of this list?
