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
Jafar		Boy	Stream; River
Aahan		Boy	Day; First ray of light
Conall-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Boy	Hound ruler; Wolf ruler
Colson-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Victory of the people; Swarthy; Son of Col
Tadgh		Boy	A poet; Honored by God
Shuaib		Boy	Midianite prophet in Quran; Abundance
Abdulhadi		Boy	Servant of the guide
Taimoor		Boy	Lion; Self-respecting; Self-reliant; Strong
Cullen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Colony; Whelp; Pup; Young hound; Holly; Handsome
Gordon		Boy	Fertilized pasture; Spacious fort
Tanay		Boy	Son; Belonging to one's family; Descendent; Steady moon
Tanveer		Unisex	Enlightening; Blossoming; Illuminating; Flowering; Brave from body; Strong from body
Abe		Boy	Father of many; Father of nations; High father; Noble; Bright; Father's exalted
Gustav		Boy	Staff of the Geats
Matej		Boy	God's gift
Shelby		Unisex	From the willow farm
Matheus		Boy	God's gift
Mathis		Boy	God's gift
Shaye-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Learned;Fine; Good; Admirable
Giulio		Boy	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Teejay		Unisex	Phonetic spelling of the initials TJ; Splendor of God
Maxi		Girl	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Adi-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Jewel; Ornament; First; Noble wolf; From Hadria
Shakeel		Boy	Handsome; Well-formed
Maximo		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Shahan		Girl	King; Royal
Shad		Boy	Happy; Battle
Maxx		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Adrien		Boy	Man from Hadria
Mazin:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rain clouds
Malakhi		Boy	Angel or messenger of God
Jasiah-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh supports
Giacomo		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect
Kayde		Unisex	Round; Each of the two; Pure
Menelik-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Son of the wise man
Chidubem		Unisex	The one repaired by the Almighty
Michail		Boy	Who is like God?
Tinashe		Girl	We are with God; Together with the Lord; God is with us
Ajit		Boy	Invincible ; Unconquerable; Epithet of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
Kennedy		Girl	Helmeted head; Armored head
Elyan		Unisex	Sun
Tobin		Unisex	Yahweh is good
Al		Boy	Noble; Bright
Alaric		Boy	Ruler of all; Noble ruler
Alban		Boy	White; From Alba
Salaar		Boy	Leader; Commander
Saim-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-28-Unique-Insights		Girl	One who is fasting
Torrin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	From the hills
Khai		Boy	Crowned; Royalty; Ocean
Cesar-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Long-haired; Head of hair; Emperor
Cedar-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	One from the coniferous tree
Ellias		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Darcy-Name-Meaning-in-2025:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Dark-haired; One from the town of Arcy
Ty		Boy	Rock; Sharp; Silk
Millan		Girl	Loving; Pleasant; Gracious; Rival; Person who lives near a mill
Catalin-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Modern-Appeal		Girl	Pure
Gaspard		Boy	Treasurer; Bringer of wealth
Hakim		Boy	Wise; Prudent; Judicious; Ruler
Dennie		Boy	Follower of Dionysius; The Dane's village
Imaan		Unisex	Faith; To be faithful
Laken		Unisex	One who's from the lake; Water
Rahul-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Conqueror of all miseries; Able; Efficient
Artem		Boy	Safe; A butcher
Nayan		Boy	Eyes
Harlyn-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Gender-Neutral-Charm		Boy	Hare land; Facing a pool; At a lake
Rakan		Girl	Dignity; Nobility
Ranvir-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Ravi-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Parents		Boy	Sun
Rayen-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flower
Kamali		Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Leonas		Unisex	Brave lion
Deven		Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Brooks		Boy	Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream
Reiss		Unisex	Ardour; Enthusiasm
Areeb		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Clever
Burhanuddin:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Proof of the religion
Reuel-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	God's friend
Nadir		Boy	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Arber-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Field; Cropland; Croft
Reyaansh-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Caeden		Boy	Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion
Leyland		Boy	Fallow land; Woodland
Aram-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Arafat		Boy	Sacred hill near Mecca
Deon		Boy	Of Zeus; God of Nysa; Alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius
Johann		Boy	God is gracious
Joban:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Meaning		Boy	Youth
Mustapha		Boy	The chosen one
Uwais-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Variations-&-Nicknames		Boy	A small wolf
Vaughn-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little
Romero		Boy	Pilgrim to Rome
Roni		Boy	My joy; My song; True image; Sacred name
Ludwik		Boy	Brave; Famous warrior
Valentine-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Dashiell		Boy	Lad; Heaven; Sky
Zyon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Heaven; Highest point
Uriah		Boy	God is my light; My light is Yahweh
Almir		Boy	Prince; Commander; Noble; Famous
Alonso		Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Ryaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Little king

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