Traditional baby name drops out of the top 10 for first time since records began
Traditional baby name drops out of the top 10 for first time since records began
A traditional British baby name has dropped out of the top 10 for the first time since records began.
If you’re looking for a classic name that isn’t too common, this could be your year – as parents have decided to move away from one name that used to be very popular.
Choosing a baby name can be tricky, but many parents know that classic names are always a safe bet.
Names like Olivia and Amelia have been favourites on the top 100 baby name lists for years and they don’t seem to be going anywhere, as mums and dads continue to love these timeless names.
However, not all names are so lucky. In fact, one baby name that used to be a common choice in school classrooms has now fallen out of the top 10 for the first time since records started – and it’s one to watch if you want a name that’s a bit more unique right now.
Back in 1996, Jack was the most popular boy’s name in the UK, and it has been in the top 10 every year since then – until now, according to The Mirror.
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that Jack has slipped down to 13th place. This is the first time it hasn’t been in the top 10 since the ONS started collecting data on baby names nearly 30 years ago.
The most recent ONS data says that 2,847 babies were named Jack in 2021, which is almost 8,000 less than when Jack was at its most popular in 1996.
However, there seems to be good news on the horizon for all Jacks. According to BabyCentre’s top 100 baby names of 2023, Jack managed to claw back a spot in the top 10, securing exactly 10th place. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for all traditional baby names.
As we’ve recently reported, several once-popular names are at risk of fading away in 2024. This includes names that parents think are too old-fashioned for their children.
Boys’ names like Nelson, Preston, and Matthias could vanish completely from the UK, while girls’ names such as Vivienne, Peggy, and Flo have seen a drop in popularity.
BabyCentre arrived at these findings by studying the names which had the « biggest decline » from 2022 to 2023. Experts foresee this trend carrying on into the current year.
Faye Mingo, chief marketing officer at the parenting platform, observed: « These names might have fallen out of popularity, but they could be the perfect choice for your new arrival if you want a unique baby name.
« Though these names are familiar, they’re likely to be the only child in their class with the name! »
In other news, it appears parents are also steering clear of unusually spelt names. Girls’ names like Zahraa, Kiera, Alyssia, and Elyse have all seen a decrease in popularity in 2023 compared to 2022 and could become extinct as we move into 2024.
While it might seem like Disney names are becoming more popular, with Bambi becoming a hit in the UK after Molly-Mae Hague named her daughter, some other names inspired by the franchise are less popular.
Bruno, a character from Encanto, has seen a drop in popularity recently, as has Ryder, a playful twist on the surname of Flynn Rider from Tangled.
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