Shropshire's most popular baby names for boys and girls revealed

New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2024.

Across England and Wales, Muhammad has topped the list for the most popular baby boy name for the second time in the row, having been in the top 10 since 2016.

Noah came in second, with Oliver in third, just as they did in 2023.

Nationally, Olivia and Amelia held the top two spots for baby girl names for the third year in a row, but Isla dropped out of the top three after being replaced by Lily.

Parents in Telford & Wrekin have followed the same trend, with Olivia keeping the top spot in the borough, with 17 babies being given that name.

Over in the Shropshire Council area, however, Amelia has ousted Olivia from the top spot - with 26 babies being named Amelia in 2024.

Parents across the county have diverged from the national trend when it comes to bouncing baby boys.

Those living in the Shropshire Council area have collectively crowned Jack as the top boy name, with 40 babies being given the name in 2024. 

The previous year saw George ranked as the most popular name in the area.

In Telford & Wrekin, where Henry held the top spot in 2023, 27 boys were named Jacob - making it the most popular name in the borough in 2024.

The new data also revealed eight of the most unusual baby names. 

Those given to baby boys less than five times in 2024 include Cuthbert, Crispin, Awesome and Beckham, while the same statistic ranked Orchid, Poem, Sicily and Everest as the most usual names for baby girls.