Predictions for 2017's top names

[Lallypopstick]

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?

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,

Paul & lally Thank you.

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

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

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

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

It’s like Christmas for us name geeks

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

I think Erin and Alexander will be risers!

Only a few days to go!

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

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

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

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.

*last year

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

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

It's out!!!

www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/2017

My daughters BC name AND day to day name have both gone up by 5 and my sons 12!!!
Despite this I’ve never bumped into either at any baby groups in my area-but still. Annoying. Lol.

Ivy and Arthur

Oliver and Olivia are in the top spots.

Can’t say that’s a massive surprise!

My youngest daughter is not in the top 100

Eldest daughter between 30-40 and middle daughter is between 70-80

Neither of my DC's names have been in the top 100 for quite some time... it's surprising how many names that I hear frequently aren't in the top 100 actually!

Is there any way to see all the names ranked, or is this just the top 100? I might just be being silly

My 3 week old daughters name has fallen out of the top 100. Delighted!