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Predictions for 2017's top names

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Lallypopstick · 01/09/2018 20:19

The ONS usually publishes data on the top baby names of the last year around this time (last year the data was published 20th September and the year before it was 2nd September).

Any predictions about what might top the chart or be the new climbers? I think Theo might break the top 20 (29th last year) and Arlo won't be far behind (49 last year). And maybe an increase in Meghans because of Meghan Markle (apparently only 881st last year). I was also wondering about Ariana after the Manchester bombings and One Love concert.

Any others?

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2totwo · 21/09/2018 09:31

It's out!!!

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Lallypopstick · 21/09/2018 09:20

I've just had a look on twitter and it's 9.30am

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Lallypopstick · 21/09/2018 07:30

I checked at midnight 2totwo - very sad, I know!

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2totwo · 21/09/2018 07:14

*last year

2totwo · 21/09/2018 07:13

I'm so excited, this has been in my diary for the last few weeks! AST year it was released around 10/11am if I remember correctly.

crisscrosscranky · 21/09/2018 07:11

Blush it was the first thing I checked this morning- not live yet

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Lallypopstick · 20/09/2018 19:51

Not sure - www.ons.gov.uk/releases/babynamesinenglandandwales2017

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AlwaysFuckingTired · 20/09/2018 19:33

Anyone know what time it's going to be reveled? I'm far too excited for this Blush

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Lallypopstick · 18/09/2018 19:30

Only a few days to go!

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AlReef · 18/09/2018 16:59

I think Erin and Alexander will be risers!

MoaningSickness · 18/09/2018 11:48

It’s like Christmas for us name geeks

Haha I know the feeling. Roll on 21st September!

Cbeebiesrehab · 18/09/2018 07:17

Only a few days remaining! It’s like Christmas for us name geeksGrin

Smoliver · 17/09/2018 21:51

Oh, I also think that Jessica will fall out of the top 10 too!

Smoliver · 17/09/2018 21:49

My predictions...

I can't imagine Oliver and Olivia being knocked off the no. 1 spot. Ava will definitely rise higher than 5th place I think. Maybe to number 3? I also think Charlotte will come into the top 10. Same for Oscar, with Henry rising but just missing out on the top ten.

Boys rising:
Oscar
Henry
Arthur
Theo
Freddie
Dylan
Finn
Rory

Girls rising:
Ava
Charlotte
Ivy
Alice
Elizabeth
Luna
Eva
Orla
Felicity

Boys falling:
James (mainly because I hear more people use it for a middle name rather than a first)
Harvey
Joshua
Daniel
Aaron
Tyler

Girls falling:
Amelia
Emily
Emma
Holly
Molly
Leah
Daisy
Amber

fittedwardrobes · 17/09/2018 20:37

Girls rising
Margot
Juliet
Grace
Isla
Evelyn
Bonnie
Florence

Boys rising
Theo
Felix
Harry
Bertie (Albert?)
Arthur
Oscar

Girls falling
Amelia
Keira
Lily
Hannah

Boys falling
Noah
William
Jack
Jayden
Alfie

AlwaysFuckingTired · 17/09/2018 20:22

Paul & lally Thank you.

RoseAdagio · 16/09/2018 11:48

Prediction for next year - Harry will be number one due to the combination of Harry Kane doing well in the World Cup and Prince Harry getting married,

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 16/09/2018 04:07

Ah!

glintandglide · 16/09/2018 03:56

Oh sorry Paul I was referring to the OP not your link- I hadn’t seen it when I posted Smile

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 16/09/2018 03:53

The chart shows names chosen by parents in England & Wales each year from 1996 to 2016, based on data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

glintandglide · 16/09/2018 03:51

These are Newley registered babies names though aren’t they? So knowing so many only influences the list if they’ve been born in the last 12 months? From looking at Scotland’s there hasn’t been much movement in the top 10 for years really

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 16/09/2018 03:14

@alwaysfuckingtired

names.darkgreener.com

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Lallypopstick · 15/09/2018 23:30

Always have you seen the dark greener site? Google it and you enter the name.and it'll tell you.

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AlwaysFuckingTired · 15/09/2018 18:34

How do I find out how many people used a name outside of the top 100 in a particular year?

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