Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in 2021 using birth registration data.
Publications
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From Star Wars to the Kardashians: the cultural influences that could be driving baby name trends
We explore the popular culture-inspired baby names that have found favour with parents in recent years
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Baby names in England and Wales: 2021
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in 2021 using birth registration data.
Data
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Baby names for girls in England and Wales
Rank and count of the top names for baby girls, changes in rank since the previous year and breakdown by country, region and month of birth.
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Baby names for boys in England and Wales
Rank and count of the top names for baby boys, changes in rank since the previous year and breakdown by country, region and month of birth.
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Baby names in England and Wales: from 1996
Ranks and counts of baby names for boys and girls in England and Wales, 1996 to 2021.
Methodology
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Baby names QMI
Quality and methodology information for baby names statistics produced for England and Wales.
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