There are two common themes running through the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest baby name data for girls born in England and Wales.
So-called “old lady” baby names continued to dominate in 2025, according to the data, with Florence, Elsie, Ivy, Evelyn and Mabel sitting within the top 20 – all names that would’ve been popular a century ago.
In addition to vintage baby names, nature-inspired names like Lily, Willow, Ivy, Poppy and Daisy are also increasingly popular for girls, will them all making an appearance in the top 20.
Eliana made huge gains in popularity
Mair Garland, a baby naming celebrant, noted that Eliana – which previously wasn’t in the t...
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