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
Roberts		Boy	Son of Robert; Bright fame; Bright in counsel
Kasim		Boy	One who distributes; One who shares goods among his people
Riyaan		Boy	Little king; Heaven's door
Uzayr		Boy	Helper; Strength
Kasen		Girl	Calf; An enclosure of calves; Flower fan
Rhylee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye
Rhydian-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Red; Crossing
Wilder		Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Karanveer		Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Binyamin		Boy	Son of the right hand
Blaze		Girl	Stutters; Lisping; Fire
Karan		Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Braden		Boy	Broad valley; Brave; Salmon
Braiden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Salmon; Thief
Brett		Boy	A Breton or a person from Brittany
Kameel		Boy	Perfect
Brook		Unisex	A small stream; Blessed; A person who lived near a brook; Swamp; Marsh
Willow		Girl	Willow tree; Freedom
Lester-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A person from Leicester; Camp
Caine		Boy	To get; Acquired; Spear; Son of warrior
Winter		Girl	Winter season; Water; Wet
Caison		Unisex	Calf
Ranulph		Boy	Shield-wolf
Ranbir		Boy	Brave warrior; Delightful man
Rameez		Boy	Symbolize; Sign; One who communicates well; Intelligent
Rakeem		Boy	Kind; Compassionate
Castiel		Boy	God's shield
Ceejay-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity-in-2025		Unisex	Phonetic spelling of the initials CJ
Kairav		Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Chaise		Boy	An efficient hunter; Chase; Hunt
Chidera		Unisex	God is here
Raffy-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God has healed
Christiano		Boy	Follower of Christ
Kiril		Boy	Lord; Lordly
Rafal		Boy	God heals
Claude		Boy	Lame; Disabled; Strong-willed
Raed-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-for-Parents		Boy	Pioneer; Pathfinder; Leader; Guide
Kishan		Boy	Black; Dark
Radoslav		Boy	Glorious work or eager glory
Kain		Unisex	Spear; Acquired; Archaic; Clear water
Codey		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one
Quin-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-and-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wisdom; Reason; Chief; Descendant of Conn
Cornelius		Boy	Horn
Cove		Boy	Bay; Inlet; Shelter
Praise		Unisex	Price; Worth
Pip-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Friend or lover of horses
Dakota		Unisex	Allies; Friends
Damari-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Gentle; Goddess of fertility; Eternal; Strength; Long lived; One who builds
Yahia:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Daniil		Girl	God is a judge who rules
Perseus		Boy	Son of Zeus; To destroy; Sacker of cities
Davey		Boy	One who is dearly loved and adored; Uncle
Kaidan		Boy	Companion; Friend; Warrior
Parth-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Boy	Prince; Son of Pritha
Demetrius		Girl	Earth mother; Devoted to goddess Demeter
Derrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Link-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city
Kadir-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Capable; Mighty; Powerful
Oslo		Girl	Meadow of the Gods; Meadow at the foot of the hill; River mouth
Tafari-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Boy	He who inspires awe
Dimitris		Girl	Follower of Demeter; Earth mother
Tahir		Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Dominion		Unisex	Supreme authority; Sovereignty
Donny		Boy	One who rules the world
Dontae		Boy	Enduring; Everlasting
Ori-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	My light
Duarte		Boy	Rich guard
Omid		Boy	The one whose expectations are centered
Dustin		Boy	Thor's stone
Teon		Boy	Loss or mischief
Judd		Boy	Descend; To flow down
Yuri-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Unisex	Earthworker; Farmer; Lily; Permanence; Village; Dawn
Ezana		Unisex	Call to worship
Negan		Unisex	Powerful; Dominant; Ruthless
Fabien		Boy	Bean farmer
Fenn		Unisex	Peace; Boldness; Daring
Ferdinand		Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Nahum-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Comforter; To comfort
Yuven-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-Traits		Unisex	Prince; Young; Youthful
Tarun-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Young; Fresh
Muntasir		Boy	Victorious; He who triumphs in God
Mukhtar-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	The chosen one; The preferred one; The one chosen by Allah
Jos-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	He will add
Lonnie		Boy	Noble; Ready for battle; Lion, Torch
Gil		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Young goat; Bright pledge
Glen-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	From the valley
Guilherme		Boy	Will helmet; Helmet protection
Mithran		Boy	Sun; The God of light and truth
Mir		Boy	A prince; World; Universe; Peace; Dragon; Commander; Elite
Millen:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Trends-&-More		Unisex	One who grinds grain
Miley		Girl	Gracious; Soldier
Jobe		Boy	Persecuted; Hated; Afflicted; Be grateful
Hal		Boy	Home leader
Hans		Boy	God is gracious; Swan
Michele-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Who is like God?
Isac		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Istvan		Boy	Crown; Wealth
Marcello		Boy	Like a hammer; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Maahi		Girl	A river; Surface of the Earth; Number one
Tj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior

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.

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