England & Wales baby names

What is this?

The chart shows names chosen by parents in England & Wales each year since 1996, based on Office for National Statistics data. See the Guardian article for more information.

How should I use it?

Type names that interest you in the box on the left-hand side. Tap the graph to see year-on-year numbers and rankings.

I know a Gandalf who isn't listed here!

The ONS doesn't record names that are given to only one or two babies in a year (so no Gandalfs).

Acknowledgements

ONS data is Crown Copyright, reproduced under the Open Government Licence.

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