Most Popular Boys' Names
The official Top 100 ranking of boys names in England and Wales based on ONS birth records.
The definitive ranking of the 100 most given names in England and Wales, normalised on a logarithmic scale to reflect real-world prevalence.
About our popularity indexMuhammad
Popularity: 96/100
Noah
Popularity: 92/100
George
Popularity: 89/100
Oliver
Popularity: 89/100
Leo
Popularity: 89/100
Luca
Popularity: 89/100
Arthur
Popularity: 89/100
Oscar
Popularity: 88/100
Archie
Popularity: 87/100
Freddie
Popularity: 87/100
Theodore
Popularity: 87/100
Henry
Popularity: 86/100
Theo
Popularity: 86/100
Jude
Popularity: 85/100
Arlo
Popularity: 85/100
Alfie
Popularity: 84/100
Mohammed
Popularity: 83/100
Harry
Popularity: 83/100
Charlie
Popularity: 83/100
Finley
Popularity: 83/100
Rory
Popularity: 83/100
Elijah
Popularity: 83/100
Albie
Popularity: 83/100
Jack
Popularity: 82/100
Edward
Popularity: 81/100
William
Popularity: 81/100
Adam
Popularity: 81/100
Lucas
Popularity: 81/100
Louie
Popularity: 81/100
Reuben
Popularity: 81/100
Rowan
Popularity: 81/100
Teddy
Popularity: 81/100
Roman
Popularity: 81/100
Oakley
Popularity: 81/100
Jacob
Popularity: 80/100
Alexander
Popularity: 80/100
Isaac
Popularity: 80/100
Thomas
Popularity: 80/100
Frankie
Popularity: 80/100
Ronnie
Popularity: 80/100
Reggie
Popularity: 80/100
Ezra
Popularity: 80/100
Sonny
Popularity: 79/100
James
Popularity: 79/100
Tommy
Popularity: 79/100
Hudson
Popularity: 79/100
Max
Popularity: 78/100
Louis
Popularity: 78/100
Sebastian
Popularity: 78/100
Hugo
Popularity: 78/100
Harrison
Popularity: 77/100
Frederick
Popularity: 77/100
Joshua
Popularity: 77/100
Jesse
Popularity: 77/100
Mohammad
Popularity: 76/100
Ethan
Popularity: 76/100
Riley
Popularity: 76/100
Albert
Popularity: 76/100
Vinnie
Popularity: 76/100
Felix
Popularity: 75/100
Benjamin
Popularity: 75/100
Joseph
Popularity: 75/100
Samuel
Popularity: 75/100
Yusuf
Popularity: 75/100
Myles
Popularity: 75/100
Daniel
Popularity: 75/100
Jasper
Popularity: 75/100
Liam
Popularity: 75/100
Musa
Popularity: 75/100
River
Popularity: 75/100
Eden
Popularity: 75/100
David
Popularity: 74/100
Ibrahim
Popularity: 74/100
Finn
Popularity: 74/100
Dylan
Popularity: 74/100
Zachary
Popularity: 74/100
Elias
Popularity: 74/100
Otis
Popularity: 74/100
Kai
Popularity: 73/100
Gabriel
Popularity: 73/100
Caleb
Popularity: 73/100
Alfred
Popularity: 73/100
Mason
Popularity: 73/100
Robin
Popularity: 73/100
Yahya
Popularity: 73/100
Rupert
Popularity: 73/100
Ellis
Popularity: 72/100
Toby
Popularity: 72/100
Michael
Popularity: 72/100
Austin
Popularity: 72/100
Beau
Popularity: 72/100
Logan
Popularity: 72/100
Milo
Popularity: 72/100
Enzo
Popularity: 72/100
Hunter
Popularity: 72/100
Jaxon
Popularity: 72/100
Elliot
Popularity: 71/100
Leon
Popularity: 71/100
Stanley
Popularity: 71/100
Vincent
Popularity: 71/100
Official UK Birth Data & Methodology
Behind the Data: Top 100 Most Popular Boys' Names
Understanding the official rankings, why we use logarithmic scoring, and how to navigate the playground overlap dilemma.
Metric: Popularity Score (0–100)
How we calculate this list
Our Popularity score is derived from the total registered births in the latest official UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) release (2025). Rather than a simple linear tally, we apply a logarithmic curve to normalise birth share into an intuitive 0–100 index. Log-scaling prevents massive #1 names from compressing names ranked 20–100 into artificially low figures, giving you a true reflection of real-world prevalence.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) • 1996–2025
Where the data comes from
Every statistic on this page is computed from official civil registration records published by the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering all registered live births in England and Wales from 1996 to the latest release (2025).
Normalised Birth Share
Raw counts mislead due to shifting annual birth totals across decades. We convert all records into Parts-Per-Million (PPM) so 1996 and 2025 are evaluated on an identical scale.
Child Privacy Safeguards
The ONS withholds any name given to fewer than 3 babies in a single calendar year to protect child confidentiality. We filter extreme low-count volatility so lists reflect genuine cultural patterns.
Decision Guide
Choosing between the lists
Every naming dilemma balances distinction, longevity, and familiarity. Here is how our three primary perspectives compare:
The Classics
Steady across 30 years
Best if: You want a dignified name that sounds natural at 5, 25, and 75, passes the résumé test, and avoids 2020s fads.
Trade-off: Traditional and familiar; unlikely to feel unusual or avant-garde.
Trending Names
Steepest 3-year growth
Best if: You want something modern, distinctive, and vibrant that captures the contemporary spirit before everyone else picks it.
Trade-off: Strong upward velocity means some will become mainstream staples in 5–10 years.
The Top 100
Highest current volume
Best if: You value universal warmth, instant recognition, zero spelling headaches, and effortless family consensus.
Trade-off: High playground overlap—likely to share their name with a classmate.
UK Demographic Insights
Current UK Trends in Boys' Names
Historically, boys' baby names in the UK have been significantly more traditional than girls' names. At the very top of the charts, monumental staples like Noah, George, Oliver, Arthur, and Leo have held dominance for a decade or more. However, look just beneath the Top 20 and a rapid evolution is taking place:
Punchy Endings
Fast-rising boys' choices feature sharp, energetic endings like Enzo, Otto, Jax, and Cassian.
Parents looking for a safe, distinguished option often lean toward our Classics list, where stalwarts like Alexander, Daniel, Edward, Patrick, and Christopher have stayed reliably constant for 30 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Data
Where does NameBabs get its UK baby name data?+
What is the difference between Popular and Trending names?+
What is a Classic or Timeless baby name on NameBabs?+
Why does NameBabs use Parts-Per-Million (PPM) instead of raw birth counts?+
Why are some rare names missing from these lists?+
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