LifestyleIt was the most popular girl's name in England during the 1920s and 1940s14:24, 09 Jul 2026Updated 14:42, 09 Jul 2026Britain's most popular baby names have been unveiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), based on last year's birth registrations. Olivia continues to be the top choice for girls, with Lily and Amelia close behind.‌For boys, Muhammad has claimed the crown for the third consecutive year across the UK. While the top 10 remains largely the same, several new names have broken into the top 100, including several "old-fashioned" choices that signal a shift in naming trends.‌New entries for girls include Marnie, Eliana, Gracie, Anaya, Alba, Lilah, and Frankie. On the boys' side, Vincent, Carter, Stanley, and Ruben have made their debut in the top 100.‌Marnie originally emerged as a shortened version of Margaret and became popular in 1964, following Alfred Hitchcock's film Marnie. Although it is considered a vintage and retro choice, more British parents are now embracing this nostalgic name for their daughters.Parents flocked to Mumsnet to share their thoughts, with one commenting: "It's a nice choice, but if it was me, I would use Marina, Maren, Maria, Margaret, and use Marnie as the nickname."‌Margaret has been used since the Middle Ages and topped the charts as England's most popular girl's name during the 1920s and 1940s.Other parents discussed the traditional version, with many suggesting Margaret feels very old-fashioned. One mum said: "I had always thought it was an old lady name - every old lady seems to be called Margaret."Another one commented: "My nana is called Margaret too, and I'd love to use her name for a little girl. For me, it's a bit too old-fashioned, but I'd use Maggie or Peggy."Article continues belowTop 10 boy's namesMuhammadNoahLeoLucaArthurOliverGeorgeOscarTheodoreFreddieTop 10 girl's namesOliviaLilyAmeliaIslaFlorenceFreyaPoppyElsieIvyIsabellaChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Alfred HitchcockOffice for National Statistics