REVEALED: The top baby names of 2017 so far Some surprises this year
Published 25th Sep 2017 The top baby names for 2017 have been released by the Office for National Statistics. Did your favourite make the cut?
A person's name is one of the most important things about them.
Whatever they're called, a name can shape your life and personality in ways that aren't immediately obvious.
Which is why finding out the most popular names of the year is so intriguing. They offer huge insight into the popular trends of the year, and seeing how different names perform over the years can also show how times are changing.
The list of 100 most popular names of last year for England and Wales have been released - and they're VERY interesting.
Back in the top spot for girls last year was Olivia, beating it's rival Amelia which won first place in 2015.
For boys, Oliver kept its place at no.1, beating Harry in second place which had moved up from third in 2015.
Among the biggest jumpers on the table were Harper at no.44 - no doubt thanks to the Beckhams - which had jumped 19 places up, Aria at no.67 which had jumped 33 places up, and Luna, which gained a massive 52 places at no.78.
For boys, Arlo had leapt up 53 places to place no.49, Jaxon had gained by 29 to be at no.51, Reggie had moved up 36 to sit at no.55 and Ezra had gained 26 places as no.91.
Interestingly, name 100 on the boys list was Finn, given to 650 boys - which we reckon MUST have had something to do with the recent Star Wars films, as Finn is a main character played by rising star John Boyega.
Rey, also a character from the films, was given to 17 girls last year.
See below for the top 100 names of the last year.
Top 100 girls' names Olivia Amelia Emily Isla Ava Isabella Lily Jessica Ella Mia Sophia Charlotte Poppy Sophie Grace Evie Alice Scarlett Freya Florence Isabelle Daisy Chloe Phoebe Matilda Ruby Evelyn Sienna Sofia Eva Elsie Willow Ivy Millie Esme Rosie Imogen Elizabeth Maya Layla Emilia Lola Lucy Harper Eliza Erin Eleanor Ellie Harriet Thea Maisie Holly Emma Georgia Amber Molly Hannah Abigail Jasmine Lilly Annabelle Rose Penelope Amelie Violet Bella Aria Zara Maria Nancy Darcie Lottie Anna Summer Martha Heidi Gracie Luna Maryam Beatrice Mila Darcey Megan Iris Lexi Robyn Aisha Clara Francesca Sara Victoria Zoe Julia Arabella Maddison Sarah Felicity Darcy Leah Lydia Top 100 boy's names Oliver Harry George Jack Jacob Noah Charlie Muhammad Thomas Oscar William James Leo Alfie Henry Joshua Freddie Archie Ethan Isaac Alexander Joseph Edward Samuel Max Logan Lucas Daniel Theo Arthur Mohammed Harrison Benjamin Mason Finley Sebastian Adam Dylan Zachary Riley Teddy Theodore David Elijah Jake Toby Louie Reuben Arlo Hugo Jaxon Luca Matthew Harvey Harley Reggie Tommy Jenson Luke Michael Jayden Jude Frankie Albert Stanley Elliot Gabriel Mohammad Ollie Ronnie Louis Charles Blake Elliott Lewis Frederick Nathan Tyler Jackson Rory Ryan Carter Dexter Alex Austin Caleb Kai Albie Ellis Bobby Ezra Leon Roman Jesse Aaron Ibrahim Liam Jasper Felix Finn Phew!
This article originally appeared in Closer by Emma Dodds
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RIVER ROCKET River is Jamie and Jools Oliver's fifth child.
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REMINGTON ALEXANDER BLACKSTOCK Kelly Clarkson welcomed baby Remy to world in 2016.
BUDDY BOB AND BUZZ Buddy Bob is the new Fletcher addition. Tom and Giovanna also have a son called Buzz Michelangelo Fletcher.
BOWIE GREY Matt Wolfenden & Charley Webb said the name has nothing to do with David Bowie.
BOWIE Take That's Howard Donald named his son after David Bowie.
KIT, KAI AND KLAY Kit Rooney is Wayne and Coleen's third son. Letters addressed to 'K Rooney' could be confusing as they also have two other sons called Kai and Klay.
HARPER SEVEN The Beckhams' daughter was named after 'To Kill A Mockingbird' author Harper Lee.
NORTH WEST Kim Kardashian and Kanye West decided to call their first child North West.
BUDDY BEAR MAURICE The name of TV chef Jamie Oliver's son who was born in 2010.
ELSIE OTTER Zooey Deschanel incorporated her love of animals into her daughter's name.
PILOT INSPEKTOR Actor Jason Lee used lyrics from his favourite song.
BLUEBELL MADONNA Geri Halliwell followed in bandmate Victoria's footsteps with this quirky name!
BRONX MOWGLI Bronx's dad Pete Wentz is a fan of The Jungle Book
JERMAJESTY The name of Jermaine Jackson's son wh was born in 2000.
PETAL BLOSSOM RAINBOW Jamie and Jules Oliver took inspiration form their favourite flowers for their daughter's name.
ZUMA NESTA ROCK The name Gwen Stefani gave to her son in 2008.
AURELIUS CY Model Elle McPherson's son, meaning 'Gilded Lord'
SEARGEOH Sylvester Stallone's son, a variant on the Italian name Sergio.
OCEAN, SONNET, AUTUMN & TRUE Actor Forest Whitaker's name choices are rather poetic for his children.
KAL-EL Nicholas Cage gave his son Superman's original birth name.
RAINBOW AURORA This was Holly Madison's colourful choice of name!
AUDIO SCIENCE Shannyn Sossamon "Wanted a word not a name"
BEAR BLAZE Titanic actress Kate Winslet called her son Bear Blaze when he was born in 2013.
ROYAL REIGN Lil' Kim had her very own Royal baby.
MARQUISE 50 Cent's son born in 1997.
ELIJAH BOB PATRICIUS GUGGI Q Well this name started out quite normal, Bono...
ZOWIE David Bowie's son Zowie Bowie, rolls off the tongue!
APPLE Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow must love fruit, or modern technology...
BETTY KITTEN A purrfect name from Jonathan Ross.
SEVEN SIRIUS Andre 3000 named his son after a star.
KYD David Duchovny's name choice is thought to have Anglo-Scottish roots.
SHILOH NOUVEL It wouldn't be Brad & Angelina without unusual baby names.
WILLOW CAMILLE REIGN Will Smith's daughter Willow was born in 2000.
DREAM RENNE KARDASHIAN Dream is the latest Kardashian!
DEVERAUX OCTAVIAN BASIL JAGGER - Mick Jagger's 8th child! | © PA Images DEVERAUX OCTAVIAN BASIL JAGGER DUSTY ROSE LEVINE Dusty is Adam and Behati's first child.
JOURNEY RIVER GREEN - Journey is the couple's third child | © Getty JOURNEY RIVER GREEN Journey is Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green's third child.
RIVER ROCKET River is Jamie and Jools Oliver's fifth child.
BELLATRIX AINSLIE Sir Ben Ainslie and wife Georgia welcomed Bellatrix as their first child.
LUNA SIMONE STEPHENS - John and Chrissy called their first child Luna. | © PA Images LUNA SIMONE STEPHENS John Legend and Chrissy Teigen called their first child Luna.
REMINGTON ALEXANDER BLACKSTOCK Kelly Clarkson welcomed baby Remy to world in 2016.
BUDDY BOB AND BUZZ Buddy Bob is the new Fletcher addition. Tom and Giovanna also have a son called Buzz Michelangelo Fletcher.
BOWIE GREY Matt Wolfenden & Charley Webb said the name has nothing to do with David Bowie.
BOWIE Take That's Howard Donald named his son after David Bowie.
KIT, KAI AND KLAY Kit Rooney is Wayne and Coleen's third son. Letters addressed to 'K Rooney' could be confusing as they also have two other sons called Kai and Klay.
HARPER SEVEN The Beckhams' daughter was named after 'To Kill A Mockingbird' author Harper Lee.
NORTH WEST Kim Kardashian and Kanye West decided to call their first child North West.
BUDDY BEAR MAURICE The name of TV chef Jamie Oliver's son who was born in 2010.
ELSIE OTTER Zooey Deschanel incorporated her love of animals into her daughter's name.
PILOT INSPEKTOR Actor Jason Lee used lyrics from his favourite song.
BLUEBELL MADONNA Geri Halliwell followed in bandmate Victoria's footsteps with this quirky name!
BRONX MOWGLI Bronx's dad Pete Wentz is a fan of The Jungle Book
JERMAJESTY The name of Jermaine Jackson's son wh was born in 2000.
PETAL BLOSSOM RAINBOW Jamie and Jules Oliver took inspiration form their favourite flowers for their daughter's name.
ZUMA NESTA ROCK The name Gwen Stefani gave to her son in 2008.
AURELIUS CY Model Elle McPherson's son, meaning 'Gilded Lord'
SEARGEOH Sylvester Stallone's son, a variant on the Italian name Sergio.
OCEAN, SONNET, AUTUMN & TRUE Actor Forest Whitaker's name choices are rather poetic for his children.
KAL-EL Nicholas Cage gave his son Superman's original birth name.
RAINBOW AURORA This was Holly Madison's colourful choice of name!
AUDIO SCIENCE Shannyn Sossamon "Wanted a word not a name"
BEAR BLAZE Titanic actress Kate Winslet called her son Bear Blaze when he was born in 2013.
ROYAL REIGN Lil' Kim had her very own Royal baby.
MARQUISE 50 Cent's son born in 1997.
ELIJAH BOB PATRICIUS GUGGI Q Well this name started out quite normal, Bono...
ZOWIE David Bowie's son Zowie Bowie, rolls off the tongue!
APPLE Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow must love fruit, or modern technology...
BETTY KITTEN A purrfect name from Jonathan Ross.
SEVEN SIRIUS Andre 3000 named his son after a star.
KYD David Duchovny's name choice is thought to have Anglo-Scottish roots.
SHILOH NOUVEL It wouldn't be Brad & Angelina without unusual baby names.
WILLOW CAMILLE REIGN Will Smith's daughter Willow was born in 2000.
