England and Wales publish new baby-name rankings showing consistent top choices for both boys and girls. Muhammad is listed as the most popular name for boys, retaining the top position for the third consecutive year. For girls, Olivia remains the most popular name.
The rankings also highlight changes among the most common names. Luca shows the biggest long-term rise within the top ten for boys, climbing 49 places over the past decade and reaching fourth place. At the same time, Oliver records a notable decline, described as the biggest faller among the top ten, dropping five places.
Across the lists, the data reflect shifting popularity within the overall top names, while Muhammad and Olivia continue to lead their respective categories. The reporting is based on official baby-name statistics for England and Wales, focusing on both current top positions and relative movement compared with earlier years.
