Overview

• The Office for National Statistics reported Muhammad as the most popular boys’ name in England and Wales for 2024 with 5,721 newborns receiving the name, marking an increase of over 1,000 from 2023.
• Olivia retained its position as the top girls’ name for the ninth consecutive year with 2,761 namings, followed by Amelia in second and Lily in third place.
• National boys’ name rankings held steady with Noah in second on 4,139 births and Oliver in third at 3,492.
• In Blackburn with Darwen, East Lancashire, Aaminah led the girls’ list with 17 namings while Muhammad topped the boys’ list with 82 births.
• Region-by-region breakdowns showed Amelia as the leading girls’ choice across multiple Cambridgeshire districts and identified Oliver and Amelia as the most popular names for boys and girls in Derby city.