The most popular names in England and Wales

Today's been a busy day, so we're keeping this blog post short and sweet.

For boys, the most popular names in England and Wales are:

1 HARRY 7,523   
2 OLIVER 7,007   
3 JACK 6,844   
4 ALFIE 5,524   
5 CHARLIE 5,516   
6 THOMAS 5,353   
7 JACOB 5,047   
8 JAMES 4,945   
9 JOSHUA 4,786   
10 WILLIAM 4,632  

And for girls:

1 AMELIA 5,054   
2 OLIVIA 4,938   
3 LILY 4,761   
4 JESSICA 3,984   
5 EMILY 3,974   
6 SOPHIE 3,923   
7 RUBY 3,702   
8 GRACE 3,691   
9 AVA 3,621   
10 ISABELLA 3,464
















Which is your favourite British name and why?