ONS 2015 baby names - predictions

[SerenDippitee]

The ONS data will be released later than usual this year, on 2 September.

Any predictions? Big rises or falls?

[SherlockPotter]

I prefer the more uncommon names which won't be on the chart, I know they aren't going to be unique as there will be at least one more person but it's nice to be different. For example: I quite like Avarie, it's a nice little twist on Ava and is uncommon as it's a variant on Avery!

[brewsandshoes]

i cant move for babies named Arlo these days!

[Fulltimemummy85]

I don't know what the obsession is for wanting a name not in the top 100. We chose the names we like, not overly popular not rare, we don't really care x

[GrassW1dow]

you can't move in my nursery for Sebastians.....

[miwelaisjacydo]

Logan very popular round these parts

[Idliketobeabutterfly]

My son is going into nursery but here lots of Rubys and Finn/Finlay/Phinias.

[duskonthelawn]

My DDs nickname is common but I have never known anyone with her full name. I don't even think it's on the list!

[JuneBalloon]

What, no Charlotte?????

[ample]

I think there will be a rise for Esme, Freya, Lily, Grace, Annabel/Annabelle, Sylvie, Charlotte.
And a new spot for Darcy/Darcie if not already in top 100.

Not sure about boys.

[MarklahMarklah]

Someone may have already suggested it but Balonz.

[MumOfTwoMasterOfNone]

Oh no! I named my daughter Beatrice but I've never heard of another around us. It's my greatgrandmothers name and I've always loved it.

[ample]

River..Skye..

Penny too.

Yep, Amelie will still be way up there

[ample]

And Elsie. I've heard it called in local parks, shops etc.

[thatsn0tmyname]

Lots of Alfies and Archies here.

[SerenDippitee]

Someone may have already suggested it but Balonz.

If combined spellings are considered then Balonz could very well topple Mohammed.

[Nonotmenori]

I reckon Charlotte will be top 5.

[GrassW1dow]

Evie .... must be...surely

[akorda]

Toby, Teddy, Theo and Ruben risers for boys.

For girls
Sophia top 5 now? Think Beatrice, Clara and Constance will be risers.

[splendide]

I know a couple of Alfies, a couple of Archies, and an Arnie and an Albie.

[NapQueen]

Today is the day!

[AmyC86]

#excited!!

Still got my money on Fin/Fletcher being at the top for boys.

Charlotte will also be a good riser!

[IceLemonGin]

I think Arthur may be one that's on the rise. I've met 3 in baby groups. Interested to see where my daughter's name is in the list!

[MadrigalElectromotive]

What time is it published?

[Theresomethingaboutdairy]

I think for boys that Henry will possibly make the top 10 this year and.....Teddy! Girls names will probably be the usual vowel heavy names, maybe with the addition of Emma, Beatrice and Amelie.

[megletthesecond]

ordinary I am. DS's name seems to be on a slow climb, but he was out of the top 100 when named. DD was on a slow climb too but still way out of the top 100 when I last looked. I live in fear of their names being on gift shop toys . (My name is common).