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
Violet-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Purple; Purple flower
Hugo		Boy	Mind; Spirit; Thought
Zachary		Boy	Yahweh has remembered; To remember
Bella-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Rose		Girl	Rose; Flower; Famous type
Albert-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Noble; Bright
Jude-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew
Holly		Unisex	Holly tree
Emma-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Whole; Universal
Toby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-4-Cute-Nicknames		Boy	Yahweh is good
Molly-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child
Meaning-Of-The-Name-Riley:-Origin,-History,-Variants		Boy	Clearing of rye; Valiant
Thea-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origins,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Divine; Greek Goddess Theia
Ezra		Boy	Help
Ellie		Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
Carter-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Boy	Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
Lucy		Girl	Light
Gabriel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is my strength
Hannah		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Roman		Boy	From Rome
Lottie		Girl	Free person; Little; Womanly
Frankie		Boy	French guy; Free; Truthful; Generous
Harley		Boy	Hare's meadow
Nancy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Essential-Guide		Girl	Grace; Favor; Beautiful; Chaste
Ada-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Noble; First-born girl; Island; Adornment; Ornament;
Frederick		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Maria		Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Of the sea
Ronnie		Boy	Rule's advice; Ruler's counsel; True image; Bringer of victory
Jake:-2025-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Yahweh is gracious
Lilly		Girl	Lily; Pure; Innocence; My God is an oath
Zara		Girl	Shining; Radiance; God remembers; Glow; Dawn
Elliot		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Aurora-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Dawn
Louis		Boy	Famous warrior
Amber		Girl	Like a jewel; yellow-orange gemstone
Jenson		Boy	Son of Jen; Yahweh is gracious
Georgia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Mohammad		Boy	Praised; Commendable
Stanley		Boy	Stony woodland or clearing
Robyn-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	Bright fame; Shining fame; Bright famous one
Gracie		Girl	Blessing; Graceful; Favor
Bobby		Girl	A short form of Robert; Bright; Famous
Michael		Boy	Who is like God?
Summer-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Summertime
Jasmine-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-&-Popularity-Trends-For-2025		Girl	Jasmine flower
Jesse-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	God exists; Gift
Finn		Boy	White; Blessed; Sámi people from Finland
Annabelle		Girl	Favored grace
Jayden		Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Abigail		Girl	My father is joy; Cause of joy
Harvey-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Strong in battle
Darcie		Girl	Dark-haired; From the fortress; Descendant of the dark
Caleb-Name-Meaning-&-Origin-in-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Hallie-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Origins,-History-&-Variations		Girl	Dweller at the meadow; Clearing
Jackson-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Jack
Amelie		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Bonnie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-Guide		Girl	Beautiful; Good
Charles-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Free man
Iris		Girl	Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye
Maryam-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-2025-Guide		Girl	Beloved
Matthew-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	God's gift
Grayson		Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Blake		Girl	Pale
Beatrice		Girl	Voyager; Blessed one
Liam-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Variants:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people
Anna-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Grace; Favor
Heidi		Girl	Noble birth; Nobility
Elliott-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The Lord is my God
Orla-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Golden princess
Ellis-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Arabella-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-2025-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Ralph-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wolf counsel
Jasper		Boy	One who brings treasure; Treasurer
Clara-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby-Girl		Girl	Bright; Clear
Rowan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-2025-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Red-haired; Little redhead; Descendant of Ruadhán; River in paradise
Delilah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Delicate
Edith		Girl	Prosperous in war; Fortunate battle
Alex-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To defend; To protect
Ryan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Little king
Aisha		Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme
Felix		Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Succesful
Francesca		Girl	French; Free one
Luke-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Martha		Girl	Mistress; Lady
Ayla		Girl	Oak tree; Halo; With the moon
Dexter		Boy	Right-handed; Skilled; One who dyes
Zoe-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Life
Ollie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ancestor's descendant; Olive; Olive tree; All guard
Leon-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Lion
Lyla		Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
Sara-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Expert-Guide		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Tobias		Boy	Yahweh is good
Sonny		Boy	Young boy; Son; Glorious
Margot		Girl	Pearl
Kai		Boy	Sea; Keeper of the keys; Shell; Pier; From the sea
Dominic		Boy	Belonging to God
Felicity-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Woman with good luck
Victoria		Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Nathan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Gift of God; God has given; He gave
Ibrahim		Boy	Father of many

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