Top Baby Names In UK For 2020
From royalty to commoners, explore the UK’s most popular names.
Names are like stories that tell you about an individual’s family, religion, and history. When you look at the top UK baby names in 2020, you get a peek into the traditions and beliefs of the people. Boy names like Oliver (olive tree planter) and George (farmer) and girl names like Olivia (olive tree) and Amelia (work) are the most popular in the country as parents associate these names with their history and culture. Similarly, names like Henry (home ruler), William (protector), Harry (home ruler), and Charlotte (free man) have been popular for years perhaps because they are linked to the royal family, which adds a sense of history and prestige.
Amidst these traditional favorites, some unconventional choices also won the hearts of parents. For boys, names like Noah (to rest) and Leo (lion) stood out, while for girls, Isabella (God is my oath) and Lily (oath to God) attracted parents with their natural charm and simplicity. Most parents may prefer traditional names that feel cozy and warm; however, with time, more parents are considering modern names that sound fresh and interesting. Below are the most popular names in the UK, as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (1). Have a look to find the best name for your little one.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | A Hunter; Pursuer | |
| | Boy | Famous warrior | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; God is my oath | |
| | Boy | To tide; To flow | |
| | Boy | Noble; Bright | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Uncle | |
| | Girl | Rose; Flower; Famous type | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child | |
| | Girl | Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew | |
| | Girl | Dweller at the meadow; Clearing | |
| | Boy | French guy; Free; Truthful; Generous | |
| | Girl | Whole; Universal | |
| | Boy | From Rome | |
| | Girl | Sorrows | |
| | Boy | Help | |
| | Girl | Light | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is good | |
| | Boy | Clearing of rye; Valiant | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Good | |
| | Boy | Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart | |
| | Girl | God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor; Beautiful; Chaste | |
| | Boy | Rule's advice; Ruler's counsel; True image; Bringer of victory | |
| | Boy | Peaceful ruler | |
| | Boy | Bright fame; Shining fame; Bright famous one | |
| |  Unisex | God is my strength | |
| | Girl | Shining; Radiance; God remembers; Glow; Dawn | |
| | Girl | Free person; Little; Womanly | |
| | Boy | Stony woodland or clearing | |
| | Girl | A short form of Robert; Bright; Famous | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor; God has favored me | |
| | Girl | Bitter; Beloved; Of the sea | |
| | Boy | God exists; Gift | |
| | Girl | Dawn | |
| | Boy | Who is like God? | |
| | Girl | Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace | |
| | Unisex | My God is Yahweh | |
| | Unisex | Holly tree | |
| | Boy | Son of a gray-haired person | |
| | Boy | Praised; Commendable | |
| | Girl | Jasmine flower | |
| | Girl | Blessing; Graceful; Favor | |
| | Boy | Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people | |
| | Boy | Son of Jen; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | Farmer; Land worker | |
| | Girl | Delicate | |
| | Boy | My God is Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Dark-haired; From the fortress; Descendant of the dark | |
| | Boy | Hare's meadow | |
| | Girl | Golden princess | |
| | Boy | Strong in battle | |
| | Unisex | God will judge; Thankful | |
| | Girl | Like a jewel; yellow-orange gemstone | |
| | Boy | Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | Hard working; Industrious | |
| | Girl | Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye | |
| | Boy | Wolf counsel | |
| | Boy | Grace; Favor | |
| | Boy | Red-haired; Little redhead; Descendant of Ruadhán; River in paradise | |
| | Girl | My father is joy; Cause of joy | |
| | Boy | The Lord is my God | |
| | Girl | Oak tree; Halo; With the moon | |
| | Girl | Beloved | |
| | Boy | One who brings treasure; Treasurer | |
| | Boy | Ancestor's descendant; Olive; Olive tree; All guard | |
| | Girl | Lily; Pure; Innocence; My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | White; Blessed; Sámi people from Finland | |
| | Boy | Free man | |
| | Girl | Favored grace | |
| | Boy | Blessed with good fortune; Succesful | |
| | Girl | Lady; Princess; Noblewoman | |
| | Boy | Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted | |
| | Girl | Prosperous in war; Fortunate battle | |
| | Boy | Camp; Fortress | |
| | Girl | Voyager; Blessed one | |
| | Girl | Bright; Clear | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack | |
| | Girl | Summertime | |
| | Boy | Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit | |
| | Boy | Lion | |
| | Girl | Noble birth; Nobility | |
| | Girl | Pearl | |
| | Boy | Father of many | |
| | Unisex | Little king | |
| | Girl | Mistress; Lady | |
| | Girl | Life | |
| | Girl | Pale | |
| | Boy | Elf counsel | |
| | Girl | Women of the Citadel; Famous; Shine; Protection | |
| | Girl | Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island | |
| | Girl | Lovable | |
| | Unisex | From the oak meadow; Meadow of oak trees | |
| | Boy | God's gift | |
| | Boy | Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light | |
| | Girl | Woman with good luck | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is good | |
| | Girl | Soldier; Merciful; Grace | |
| | Girl | Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme | |
| | Unisex | Esteemed; Loved | |
Your child’s name will be with them forever, so choose wisely. This list of top UK baby names in 2020 can help you see the names parents have favored in recent years. You may consider names rooted in tradition or can go for a contemporary option. Whatever you decide, ensure the name is meaningful and one your child will take pride in. If you’re still unsure, think of a name you would choose for yourself.
Infographic: Royal Baby Names Popular In 2020
Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
References
- Baby names in England and Wales: 2019.
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/2019
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