Top Baby Names In UK For 2019

Discover the most popular names that captivated the UK in 2019.

Long ago, people chose names from religious scriptures or named their children after historical figures. Looking at the top UK baby names in 2019, it is evident that parents still prefer names passed down from generation to generation. They like names with a rich history and are associated with notable personalities.

The connection to history and heritage is one of the reasons why certain names have remained at the top of the popularity charts for decades. Boy names like Oliver (olive tree planter), George (farmer), and Harry (home ruler) were the most popular choices of the year as the familiarity and rich background of these names continued to evoke a sense of tradition. Meanwhile, girl names like Olivia (olive tree), Amelia (work), and Ava (guarantee) led the list on the other side as their elegance continued to attract parents. Amidst these regular favorites, names like the unconventional Mohammed (praised), the gender-neutral Charlie (free man), and the spunky Poppy (red flower), also made their place on the popularity list. Here is a list of the most popular names in the UK as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (1). Check it out to find the perfect name for your precious child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Teo		Boy	Gift of God
Fateh-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Conqueror
Adil-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sincere; Fair; Honest; Just
Alessio		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Kamari		Girl	Moon; The adversary of desire; Gambling; Shiva
Jayson		Unisex	Healer
Erick-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variations,-And-Popularity		Boy	Eternal ruler; Powerful ruler
Eoin		Boy	God is gracious; Young; God's gift
Issa		Unisex	God is salvation; God saves
Ayrton		Boy	River Aire; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Bobbie		Girl	A short form of Robert; Bright; Famous
Chris		Boy	Follower of Christ; Bearer of Christ
Gus		Boy	Exalted; Majestic; Great; Venerable
Danielius		Boy	God protects
Rosalind		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Adalyn-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Serenity		Unisex	Tranquility; Calmness
Umaima		Girl	Little mother; Nurturer
Viktoria		Girl	Victory
Zayna-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beauty and grace; Lovely
Anabelle-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Lovable; Favor; Gracious beauty
Hadiya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Leader; Guide
Nancie		Girl	Balanced; Graceful
Katelyn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Barbara		Girl	Stranger; Foreigner
Meera		Girl	Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness
Cecelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Blind; Lily of heaven
Lula		Girl	Born at daybreak; Famous warrior; Flower; Pearl
Zorawar		Unisex	Commander; General; Powerful warrior; Strong leader
Seamus-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect
Bartosz		Boy	Son of Talmai
Nojus		Boy	Christmas; Rest; Comfort
Bowen		Boy	Son of Owen; Noble; Victorious
Byron		Boy	Barn; From the barn; Place of the cow sheds
Murphy-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Sea battle; Descendant of Murchadh
Gregory-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Alert; Watchful; Swift; Quick
Giorgio:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Yuvaan		Unisex	Young person; Strong; Healthy; Excellent
Yousaf-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Trends		Boy	God increases; God will add
Francisco		Boy	Frenchman; Franks; Someone who is free
Abu-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Father; Father of
Shayaan		Boy	Worthy; Successful; Intelligent
Adnan		Boy	Settler
Faizan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-More		Boy	Successful; Ruler; Benefit; Generous
Alastair		Boy	Defender of mankind; Protector of mankind
Harlan		Boy	Hare's land; Flax
Ronny		Unisex	Advice or counsel of a ruler
Kason		Boy	An enclosure for calves; Calf town; Fruit; Village; Mist
Hamzah:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Strong; Steadfast; Lion
Arlie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	Promise; Hare meadow
Quinton-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Fifth; Queen's town
Niko-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Victory of the people
Carl-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Boy	Free man; Army
Mohamad		Boy	A special loved one, always loving others
Mikhail-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants,-Popularity-&-Insights		Boy	Who is like God
Gruffydd		Boy	Lord; Prince
Griff		Boy	Strong lord; Prince
Dilan		Boy	Heart; Compassionate; Tide; Flow
Saarah		Girl	A noblewoman; A princess
Rumaisa		Girl	Star; Bouquet; Good
Theadora		Girl	Gift of God
Nel		Girl	God is with us; Horn; Yokel
Blanka-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Girl	White; Fair-colored
Cadi		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Far off; My consecration of your name
Dania		Girl	God is my judge; Near
Magdalena		Boy	Of Magdala
Maci		Girl	Of Massy; Gift of God
Mabli		Girl	Lovable
Luisa		Girl	Famous warrior
Luana		Girl	Lion; Happiness
Layan		Girl	Soft; Delicate; Gentle; Prosperous; Resthouse
Trey		Boy	Three
Tomi		Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful
Aarush		Boy	First ray of sun; Dawn
Abdirahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Alexandre		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Ruari		Unisex	Red king
Aren		Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler; Mountain of strength
Arley		Boy	Bowman; Hunter; Hare meadow
Haaris		Boy	Plowman; Cultivator
Braxton		Boy	Bracca's settlement
Callan		Boy	Battle; Rock; Battle rule; War-like
Layth		Boy	A wildcat; Lion
Krzysztof		Boy	Bearing Christ
Kathleen		Girl	Pure; Clear; Flawless; Unsullied; Clean; Each of the two; Far off
Gianna		Girl	God is gracious
Maisey-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Pearl
Umaiza		Unisex	Bright, Beautiful; Soft hearted
Evelynn		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Catrin		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Dandy-like gentleman
Nahla		Girl	First drink of water; Honey bee; Water in the desert; Gift
Eveline		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Aamina-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Feel safe; Protected; Honest; Loyal; Devoted; Faithful; Obedient of Imam
Taliah		Girl	Dew from God
Ellia-Baby-Name-Meaning:-4-Origins,-History-&-Nicknames		Girl	Torch; Shining light; Other; My God is Yahweh
Elliana		Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Iylah		Unisex	Moonlight; Beauty; Brilliance
Ioana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Benny-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Son of the South; Son Of the Right Hand; Blessed
Dawood		Boy	Beloved; Uncle

The top UK baby names in 2019 are names that most parents approved and loved. You can think about names you like, but if you are confused, this list can give you some idea of the names parents have been selecting for their children. You can go with the popular choices or choose the less popular ones. You may also take inspiration from the names and look for a name that will align with your dreams and aspirations for your child. Whatever you choose, remember it will always be unique for you and your child.

Infographic: Popular Boy Names In The UK That Mean Ruler

In the UK, boy names that mean ‘ruler’ are popular with parents as they hope their sons will grow up to be strong leaders. These names carry a sense of confidence and authority, which makes them so appealing to parents. The infographic below gives you a glimpse of the most popular boy names that mean ‘ruler’ in the UK.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team