Granny names are making a comeback — top 10 for baby boys and girls

LifestyleFamily & Kids"Every old lady seems to be called this."12:26, 06 Aug 2026The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the UK's most popular baby names, based on birth registrations from last year. Olivia retains its position as the most favoured name for girls, with Lily and Amelia following closely behind.‌Muhammad has claimed the top spot for boys for the third consecutive year. While the top 10 largely mirrors previous years, a number of new names have broken into the top 100, among them several "old-fashioned" choices, reflecting a notable shift in naming trends.‌New entries for baby girls include Marnie, Eliana, Gracie, Anaya, Alba, Lilah, and Frankie, while for boys, Vincent, Carter, Stanley, and Ruben have all made their top 100 debuts.‌Marnie, originally a shortene