The most common baby name in every London borough
Briefly

In 2024, baby names in London reflected various trends across boroughs. Olivia was the top name for girls in several boroughs, while Amelia dominated in others, significantly increasing its reach. Boys predominantly were named Muhammad citywide, with Alexander growing in popularity, particularly in certain areas. Hackney saw the return of Sarah for girls, while Moshe ranked highest for boys. Islington's most common names were Emily for girls and Henry or Oliver for boys. Notably, Noah's popularity decreased significantly from previous years, indicating changing naming preferences.
In 2024, Olivia was the most popular name for girls in Camden, Kensington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Kingston, and Wandsworth, while Amelia topped fourteen boroughs, double from the year before.
The most common name for boys city-wide was Muhammad, whereas Alexander gained popularity, ranking highest in Barnet, Enfield, and other boroughs, going from topping one borough in 2023 to eight in 2024.
Sarah made a comeback in Hackney as the leading girls' name, while Moshe topped the boys' list. Islington saw Emily and Henry/Oliver as its most common names.
Noah's popularity declined significantly from 2022, where it was the top boys' name in thirteen boroughs, falling to nine in 2023.
Read at Time Out London
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