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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Shining; Blooming flower; Brilliant | |
| | Boy | Fighter; Companion | |
| | Girl | Strength in battle | |
| | Boy | King | |
| | Girl | Maiden; Girl; Daughter | |
| | Boy | Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe | |
| | Boy | Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest | |
| | Girl | Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious | |
| | Boy | Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves | |
| |  Unisex | Dispenser of provisions | |
| | Boy | Friend of horses | |
| | Boy | Immortal being; Blessed with eternal life; Grace and gracious; Sky and to smile; Heaven and virtuous; Bitter | |
| | Boy | Son of Maud | |
| | Unisex | Interpreter; Ardent lord | |
| | Boy | Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace | |
| | Girl | Voyager; Blessed | |
| | Boy | Flower | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is god | |
| | Unisex | Scholar; Shield; Eternal life; Strength; Love | |
| | Girl | Pleasantness; Beautiful; Straight; Direct | |
| | Boy | Beautiful; Handsome | |
| | Boy | God is gracious; Manly | |
| | Girl | Torch; Bright shining light; Of Magdala; Tower | |
| | Boy | Dove | |
| | Girl | Holly tree; Hollow-eyed | |
| | Unisex | Leader | |
| | Boy | Charcoal; Victory of the people | |
| | Girl | Premature child | |
| | Boy | Wealth; Fortune; Guard | |
| | Boy | Yahweh remembers | |
| | Girl | A coin; Weaver; Duck | |
| | Boy | Fair hero; White Warrior | |
| | Girl | To tie; To bind | |
| | Unisex | Sunrise; White; Dawn | |
| | Boy | To heal; Healer | |
| | Girl | Laurel; Bay laurel plant | |
| | Boy | God heals | |
| | Boy | Rest; Repose; Rook; Crow; Battle cry; Roar | |
| | Girl | Help; Benefit | |
| | Boy | Servant of Allah; Servant of God | |
| | Girl | Princess; Treetop; Commander | |
| | Boy | Defender of people | |
| | Boy | Bearing Christ; Pure; Clear | |
| | Girl | House of figs | |
| | Girl | Star; Hidden | |
| | Girl | To live; To breathe | |
| | Boy | Ruler of an estate or a house; Victorious | |
| | Boy | Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest | |
| | Girl | Lily; Pledged to God | |
| | Unisex | Jesus; Yahweh is salvation | |
| | Boy | Beauty; Grace; Handsome; Excellent; Adornment | |
| | Girl | Pearl | |
| | Girl | Pearl; Child of light | |
| | Boy | Ancient; Grace of God; Enduring one; King; Realm | |
| | Girl | Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child | |
| | Boy | Bowman | |
| | Boy | Marshy meadow; Pleasant wood; Boundary; Pleasant seaside meadow; | |
| | Girl | Gift of God | |
| | Girl | From the moon; Returner; To bring back | |
| | Unisex | Administrator; Manager; Bailiff; Porter | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Radiant | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is salvation; God saves | |
| | Boy | Wise; Smart; Thinker; Watered; Luxuriant; Little king; Gate to Heaven | |
| | Girl | Joyful; Blissful; Pleasant | |
| | Boy | Mire; Muddy place; Ditch; Second son | |
| | Girl | Fame; Glory; Glory of the father | |
| | Boy | One who is awakened and enlightened | |
| | Girl | Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth | |
| | Girl | Serenity; Clarity | |
| | Girl | Victory of the people | |
| | Unisex | Someone who is like a river | |
| | Girl | Scholar; Sky; Cloud | |
| | Boy | From Laurentum; Laurel | |
| | Boy | Frenchman; Freeman; Frank | |
| | Girl | Star; Baby gazelle; Sky; Clear' Cloudless; Peaceful; Clear; Bright; Fair; Joyous; Calm | |
| | Boy | One with the crooked nose | |
| | Girl | Splendid; Mother; Great | |
| | Girl | Rock; Army ruler; Manor; Hall | |
| | Boy | Strong; Steadfast | |
| | Boy | Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility; Commendable; Praised | |
| | Boy | Servant of the God; Servant of the powerful | |
| | Girl | Life; To breath; To live | |
| | Boy | A bird that gets reborn from ashes; Dark red; Excellent person | |
| | Girl | Lily; Purity; Innocence | |
| | Girl | Light | |
| | Girl | Golden; Gilded; The golden one | |
| | Boy | Beauty; Grace | |
| | Boy | God has healed | |
| | Boy | To descend; To flow down | |
| | Girl | Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun | |
| | Girl | Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom | |
| | Boy | Son of Jens; God is merciful; God is Gracious | |
| | Unisex | Little page; Helper; Little boy | |
| | Girl | A place of delight; Pleasure; Plain; Wealthy bear | |
| | Unisex | Also means Saint Denis | |
| | Girl | Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless | |
| | Boy | Highly praised; Most commendable | |
| | Boy | God's spear; Deer's friend | |
| | Girl | From Lassy; Cheerful | |
| | Girl | Gazelle | |
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
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References
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- Baby names in England and Wales: 2019.
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/2019
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