Yesterday it was released the list of the most popular names in 2014 in England and Wales.
Oliver and Amelia were the most popular first names given to babies born in England and Wales in 2014. Amelia has been in the top spot since 2011 while Oliver has been in top spot since 2013.
In England, Amelia was the most popular girls’ name in 8 out of the 9 regions and Oliver was the most popular boys’ name in 7 out of the 9 regions.
In Wales, Oliver remained the most popular boys’ name, while Amelia has been the most popular girls’ name since 2012.
Lily replaced Mia in the top 10 most popular girls’ names for England and Wales, climbing from number 12 to 9.
Data from http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/vsob1/baby-names–england-and-wales/wp-content/uploads/2014/index.html
Are you curious to know the top 10?
Girls’ top 10:
1 Amelia
2 Olivia
3 Isla
4 Emily
5 Poppy
6 Ava
7 Isabella
8 Jessica
9 Lily
10 Sophie
Boys’ top 10:
1 Oliver
2 Jack
3 Harry
4 Jacob
5 Charlie
6 Thomas
7 George
8 Oscar
9 James
10 William
