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
Efa		Girl	To breathe; To live; Beauty
Elaina		Girl	Sun; Sunshine; Bright
Elinor		Girl	The other Aenor
Sandra		Girl	Defender of the people; Protector of humanity
Jazmin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Fragrant jasmine flower; Gift from God
Everlyn		Unisex	Boar clearing; Desired; Water; Island
Ilinca		Girl	Feminine form of Romanian Ilie; The Lord is my God
Malcolm		Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Dafydd		Boy	A beloved boy; Uncle
Cosmo		Boy	Universe; Order; Beauty; Decency
Marty		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Colin-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-And-Popularity		Boy	Victory of the people; Whelp; Young dog
Haseeb		Boy	Noble; Respected; Reckoner; A variant of Hasib
Jon		Boy	God is gracious
Adem		Boy	Man; To be red; Made from
Harold-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Army king; Commander; Powerful; Mighty
Maxime-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Donovan		Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Konrad		Boy	Bold counselor
Javier		Boy	The new house
Ryley		Boy	Rye clearing
Gerard-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave spear
Dimitar		Boy	Mother of earth; Earth mother
Digby		Boy	Farm; Settlement; Ditch
Callen		Girl	War; Rock; Descendant of Cathalán; Battle rule
Dewi-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Girl	The Goddess; Beloved; Uncle
Yazan		Boy	A determined man; A Himyarite king
Arhaan		Boy	Worship; Homage; Respect; Ruler
Reon		Unisex	Tinkling; Clever; Smart; Lotus; Pure; Upright; Good; Fine; Thanks; Gratitude
Nihal		Boy	Exuberant; Prosperous; Jubilant; Drink
Zeeshan		Boy	Possessor of; Owner of
Artie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Stone; Bold
Arvin		Boy	Copious; Abundant; Rich; Eagle friend
Blu		Unisex	Blue; Blue-colored; Puffing; Beautiful fortress
Ellison		Boy	Nobleness; My God is Yahweh; Son of Ellis
Austen		Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Increase; Renowned
Petru		Boy	Rock; Stone; A variant of Pero; A form of Peter
Orin		Boy	Fair; Pine tree; Lights
Yusef		Boy	He will add
Emmi		Girl	Rival; Whole; Great
Priscilla		Girl	Ancient; Archaic
Uma-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Alizah		Unisex	Joyful; Exalted
Leen		Girl	Tender; Delicate; Brave lion; Torch
Hira		Girl	Diamond; One of the many names of goddess Lakshmi
Ammarah		Girl	Woman who has a strong faith in Allah
Teagan		Unisex	Darling; Descendant of Tadhgán
Annika		Girl	Grace; Favor
Faiza		Girl	Victorious; Winner
Leonora		Girl	God is my light; Light; Bright; The other Aenor; Shining; Light; Torch
Star-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-2025-Guide		Girl	Star
Rhiannon-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Great queen; Great goddess
Sahara		Girl	Deserts
Esma		Girl	Supreme; Esteemed; Loved
Israa-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	To travel at night
Larissa		Girl	Citadel
Lliv		Girl	Life; Protection; Shelter; Olive
Kiki		Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Dorothea		Girl	Gift of God
Maha-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-in-2025		Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Sanaya		Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Ellena		Girl	Light; Torch
Elyse		Girl	God is my oath
Mariah		Girl	The Lord is my teacher; Bitter; From the sea
Clodagh		Girl	A person living near the Clodiagh river; Cloak; Stony
Owais		Boy	A wolf
Shimon		Boy	Hearing; Listening
Lucius		Boy	Light
Davi		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Kaya-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Popularity-And-More		Girl	My elder sister; Rock; Resting place; Restoration; Perfume; Reward
Indy		Unisex	River; Land of the Indians
Inigo-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	My little; Fire
Ahil		Boy	Pain; Ruler
Cobie-Baby-Name-Meaning:-2025-Popularity-Trends-&-Key-Insights		Boy	May God protect; Supplanter
Sid-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Wide island; One who has accomplished a goal; Of Sidon, Truthful; Like a star
Sonnie-Name-Meaning:-3-Essential-Facts-On-Origin-&-History		Boy	Son; Wisdom
Viraj		Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Harun		Boy	Lofty; Exalted
Frederic		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Jerome		Boy	Sacred name
Roux		Girl	Red-haired person; Red
Terry		Boy	Ruler of the people Rich people
Koa-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Warrior; Koa tree
Eshan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Cormac-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of a charioteer; Legendary
Kajetan		Boy	From the town of Gaetano
Loxley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Woodland clearing
Marius		Boy	Manly; Dedicated to Mars
Loui-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-9-Cultural-Variations		Unisex	Famous in battle
Beniamin		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Yosef		Boy	God shall add
Todd		Boy	Fox
Eyad		Boy	To support or reinforce
Emre		Boy	Friend; Brother
Jed-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God's beloved
Zackariya		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Bryson		Boy	Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Etienne:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame
Faisal		Boy	Judge; Arbiter; Separator between good and bad
Devan		Boy	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Divine; Godlike; Heavenly; Little dark one

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