“Muhammad” most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2023

2024-12-07 17:33

Muhammad was the most popular name given to baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, taking over Noah for the top spot, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Muhammad had been among the 10 most popular names since 2016 and had been in second place in 2022.

For baby girls, Olivia remained the most popular name for the eighth year in a row, with Amelia and Isla the second and third most popular.

Each year, the ONS analyses the latest baby name data, revealing the most popular – and unpopular – names in England and Wales.

In 2023 there were 4,661 Muhammads born across England and Wales, up from 4,177 in 2022, while Mohammed came in 28th with 1,601 and Mohammad came 68th with 835.

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