Most popular baby names in Bucks announced but do Olivia and Muhammad retain top spots?

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The most popular names for babies born in Buckinghamshire have been announced.

The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available.

Olivia was the most popular girl's name in Buckinghamshire with 38 babies given the name in 2022.

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It held onto the top spot from 2021, when 43 parents chose the name for their baby.

The most popular baby names in Buckinghamshire remain unchanged from the previous year, photo from Dominic Lipinski PA WireThe most popular baby names in Buckinghamshire remain unchanged from the previous year, photo from Dominic Lipinski PA Wire
The most popular baby names in Buckinghamshire remain unchanged from the previous year, photo from Dominic Lipinski PA Wire

Meanwhile, Muhammad was the most common boy's name in the area. In total, 57 babies were given the name in Buckinghamshire in 2022.

It was also the first choice in 2021, when 47 parents chose the name for their baby.

James Tucker, head of health analysis at the Office for National Statistics said: "Noah was the most popular name for boys in 2022, for the second year in a row, having replaced Oliver at the top in 2021."

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Muhammad was the second most popular boys’ name in 2022, up from fifth place in 2021, while George remained third, Oliver dropped from second to fourth and Leo climbed one place to fifth.

The top four girls' names were unchanged year-on-year, with Olivia followed by Amelia, Isla and Ava, while Lily rose two places from seventh to fifth.

Mr Tucker added: "Theodore, Theo and Freddie are three new entries into the top 10 boys' names in 2022. Isabella is the only new entry into the girls' top 10."

Most popular names for boys, England and Wales:

  1. Noah
  2. Muhammad
  3. George
  4. Oliver
  5. Leo
  6. Arthur
  7. Oscar
  8. Theodore
  9. Theo
  10. Freddie

Most popular names for girls, England and Wales:

  1. Olivia
  2. Amelia
  3. Isla
  4. Ava
  5. Lily
  6. Ivy
  7. Freya
  8. Florence
  9. Isabella
  10. Mia