Most Popular Names in England

Office for National Statistics has released the most popular England baby names in 2020. Olivia and Oliver were the most popular baby names in 2020 across England and Wales. Among the newborn babies registered in 2020, 3,422 were named Olivia while 4,017 named Oliver. Olivia has been the top girl name for the past five years, while Oliver has remained at the top for eight years in a row. Along with Olivia, the next four common girl names are Amelia, Isla, Ava and Mia. Along with Oliver, the next four common boy names are George, Arthur, Noah and Muhammad.

Below are the top 100 girl names in England for 2020.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Olivia	Olive tree.
2	Amelia	Hardworking.
3	Isla	Island.
4	Ava	Bird.
5	Mia	Beloved.
6	Ivy	Flower, faithfulness.
7	Lily	Flower lily.
8	Isabella	God's promise.
9	Sophia	Wisdom.
10	Rosie	Rose.
11	Grace	Decency with a special beauty.
12	Florence	Blossoming in faith.
13	Freya	A noble lady, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
14	Willow	Willow tree.
15	Emily	Hardworking, dilligent, industrious.
16	Ella	One who is a beautiful fairy; one who enjoys life.
17	Poppy	Red flower.
18	Evie	Life; Good news.
19	Elsie	Noble by birth or god is bountiful.
20	Charlotte	Free man, Strong.
21	Evelyn	Beauty, little bird.
22	Sienna	From Siena; Reddish brown.
23	Sofia	Wisdom.
24	Daisy	Day's eyes.
25	Sophie	Wisdom.
26	Phoebe	Bright, shining.
27	Alice	Truth, gracious, reality.
28	Matilda	Mighty in battle.
29	Harper	Harp player.
30	Emilia	Rival or emulate or excel.
31	Maya	Water; dream; imaginative.
32	Ruby	The red gemstone.
33	Isabelle	God's promise.
34	Eva	Life.
35	Millie	Hard worker; helper; brave.
36	Luna	The moon.
37	Jessica	Foresight; God's Gift.
38	Ada	Prosperous, happy.
39	Arabella	Yielding to prayer.
40	Aria	Lion of God.
41	Maisie	Pearl.
42	Eliza	Pledged to God.
43	Esme	Beloved.
44	Penelope	Weaver.
45	Bonnie	Pretty girl.
46	Chloe	Blooming, youthful.
47	Violet	Purple.
48	Mila	Hardworking.
49	Scarlett	Red.
50	Layla	Night beauty.
51	Hallie	Dweller at the meadow.
52	Imogen	Maiden.
53	Eleanor	Shining light, bright.
54	Molly	Star of the sea; wished-for child.
55	Harriet	House ruler.
56	Elizabeth	God is my oath.
57	Thea	Goddess; Gift from God.
58	Emma	Universal whole.
59	Rose	Rose.
60	Delilah	Delicate, desire.
61	Lottie	Strong and virile.
62	Erin	Peace.
63	Bella	Attractive.
64	Mabel	Lovable.
65	Ellie	Sun ray, guiding light.
66	Lola	Sorrows.
67	Nancy	Divine, grace.
68	Aurora	Dawn.
69	Lucy	Light.
70	Maria	Star of the sea; wished-for child.
71	Orla	Golden princess.
72	Ayla	Halo, moonlight; Oak tree.
73	Hannah	God has favored me; grace.
74	Zara	Princess; flower.
75	Robyn	Famous, bright.
76	Iris	Rainbow.
77	Gracie	Decency with a special beauty.
78	Jasmine	God's gift, Name of the jasmine flower.
79	Margot	Pearl.
80	Holly	Plant with red berries.
81	Darcie	Dark haired.
82	Amelie	Hardworking.
83	Amber	Fossilized tree resin, gemstone.
84	Georgia	Farmer.
85	Maryam	Bitter; Beloved.
86	Edith	Prosperous in war.
87	Abigail	Father in rejoicing.
88	Myla	Merciful.
89	Anna	Grace.
90	Clara	Bright, clear, famous.
91	Lyra	Lyre, a musical instrument.
92	Summer	The summer season.
93	Maeve	Intoxicatingly beautiful.
94	Heidi	Noble birth.
95	Lilly	Lily flower.
96	Elodie
97	Aisha	Prosperous.
98	Eden	A place of delight; joyous and happy place.
99	Olive	Olive tree.
100	Lara	Citadel, fortress on high ground; protection.

 

Below are the top 100 boy names in England for 2020.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Oliver	Olive tree.
2	George	Farmer.
3	Arthur	Bear.
4	Noah	Rest, comfort.
5	Muhammad	Praised.
6	Leo	Lion.
7	Oscar	Spear of the God, a mighty warrior.
8	Harry	House ruler.
9	Archie	Bold, brave.
10	Henry	Home ruler.
11	Jack	God is gracious.
12	Freddie	A peaceful king.
13	Charlie	Free man.
14	Theodore	Divine gift.
15	Thomas	Twin.
16	Finley	A courageous soldier who is fair.
17	Theo	Divine gift.
18	Alfie	Wise counselor.
19	Jacob	Supplanter.
20	William	Will, desire, protector.
21	Isaac	Laughter.
22	James	Supplanter.
23	Joshua	God is salvation.
24	Tommy	Twin.
25	Lucas	One who gives light.
26	Alexander	Defender of mankind.
27	Arlo	Manly, strong.
28	Edward	Prosperous guardian.
29	Roman	From Rome Italy.
30	Mohammed	Praised.
31	Teddy	Wealth; Guard.
32	Elijah	Yahweh is my God.
33	Max	Greatest.
34	Adam	Red earth.
35	Albie	Man from Alba.
36	Ethan	Strong or gift of the island.
37	Sebastian	Venerable, revered.
38	Benjamin	Son of my right hand.
39	Logan	Man from the hollow.
40	Joseph	God will increase.
41	Harrison	Son of Harry.
42	Mason	Stoneworker.
43	Rory	Red king.
44	Luca	Person from Lucania, Italy; Light.
45	Reuben	Behold, a son.
46	Louie	Famous warrior.
47	Samuel	God has heard.
48	Reggie	Queen, counsel ruler.
49	Daniel	God is my judge.
50	Hugo	Intelligence.
51	Louis	Famous warrior.
52	Jude	Kind, charitable, blessed, honored.
53	Jaxon	Son of .
54	Ronnie	Ruler's counselor, victorious.
55	Albert	Noble, bright.
56	Zachary	God remembers.
57	Dylan	Son of the sea.
58	Hunter	Hunter, pursuer.
59	Ezra	One who loves to help others.
60	David	A beloved friend.
61	Frankie	Frank or Frenchman who is free.
62	Frederick	Peaceful ruler.
63	Toby	God is good.
64	Carter	Carrier.
65	Gabriel	God is my strength.
66	Grayson	They love truth and desire to understand and analyze the world.They are very broadminded and hardworking.
67	Riley	From the red, rye field, Courageous, Hardworking.
68	Jesse	Wealthy.
69	Bobby	Bright fame.
70	Hudson	Hugh's son.
71	Mohammad
72	Michael	Who is like God.
73	Felix	Blessed with good fortune, luck and success.
74	Stanley	From the stone field.
75	Jenson	Son of Jens.
76	Finn	Fair, white-haired.
77	Jasper	One who brings treasure.
78	Rowan	Rowan tree, red-headed.
79	Liam	Protector.
80	Milo	Soldier, mild.
81	Elliot	The Lord Is My God.
82	Oakley	Charming light; meadow of oak trees.
83	Chester	Fortified place.
84	Sonny	Famous, glorious.
85	Harvey	Warrior.
86	Charles	Free man.
87	Alfred	Danish: Friend of the elves.
88	Elliott	Jehovah is God.
89	Caleb	Whole-hearted, friend, devotion to God.
90	Yusuf	God will increase.
91	Jackson	Son of .
92	Ralph	Wolf counsel.
93	Leon	Lion.
94	Ellis	Kind, benevolent.
95	Otis	Wealth; keen.
96	Ibrahim	Father of nations.
97	Ryan	King.
98	Jayden	Thankful, precious stone.
99	Ollie	Olive tree.
100	Harley	Meadow.