The Most Popular Baby Name In Every London Borough
See the most popular baby names in every London borough for girls and boys, plus London-wide leaders, winner counts, and 2023-2024 changes.
Author:James RowleyApr 05, 20268.2K Shares110.2K Views
Most Popular Baby Names In Every London Borough: Girls And Boys
The most popular baby name in every London boroughis not always what people expect from the London-wide charts. Some names dominate across several boroughs, while others lead only in specific local areas. This breakdown shows the top boys’ and girls’ names in each borough and highlights the local patterns behind the numbers.
Quick Summary
- London-wide boys’ leader:Muhammad
- London-wide girls’ leader:Olivia
- Girls’ borough leader by spread:Amelia
- Boys’ borough leader by spread:Alexander
- Main takeaway:borough data and London-wide data show different patterns
How To Read This Page
- Borough winners are not the same as London-wide rankings.
- ONS counts exact spellings separately.
- Local authority results are based on the mother’s usual area of residence.
Source:This article is based on the latest published Office for National Statisticsbaby-name data for 2024, released on July 31, 2025, and last checked on March 30, 2026.
If you want the wider capital picture first, see our guide to the most popular baby names in London.
The Most Popular Girl Baby Name In Every London Borough
The table below gives the girls’ winner in each of the 32 London boroughs.
| Borough | Top name |
| Barking and Dagenham | Amelia |
| Barnet | Maya |
| Bexley | Grace |
| Brent | Maria |
| Bromley | Emily |
| Camden | Olivia |
| Croydon | Amelia |
| Ealing | Amelia |
| Enfield | Amelia |
| Greenwich | Amelia |
| Hackney | Sarah |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | Isabella |
| Haringey | Amelia |
| Harrow | Sofia |
| Havering | Olivia |
| Hillingdon | Amelia |
| Hounslow | Amelia |
| Islington | Emily |
| Kensington and Chelsea | Olivia |
| Kingston upon Thames | Olivia |
| Lambeth | Olivia |
| Lewisham | Olivia |
| Merton | Amelia |
| Newham | Amelia |
| Redbridge | Amelia |
| Richmond upon Thames | Sophie |
| Southwark | Amelia |
| Sutton | Amelia |
| Tower Hamlets | Maryam |
| Waltham Forest | Amelia |
| Wandsworth | Olivia |
| Westminster | Sophia |
Ameliahas the broadest borough spread for girls, appearing in 14 boroughs if you count the Waltham Forest tie. Oliviaremains strong across several boroughs, especially Camden, Havering, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Wandsworth.
The standout local results matter too. Sarahin Hackney, Maryamin Tower Hamlets, and the Amelia/Sophiatie in Waltham Forest show how much local patterns can differ from a single London-wide ranking.
For the wider capital view beyond borough winners, see our guide to the most popular girls names in London.
The Most Popular Boy Baby Name In Every London Borough
| Borough | Top name |
| Barking and Dagenham | Muhammad |
| Barnet | Alexander |
| Bexley | Harry |
| Brent | Adam |
| Bromley | Oliver |
| Camden | Leo |
| Croydon | Muhammad |
| Ealing | Muhammad |
| Enfield | Alexander |
| Greenwich | Alexander |
| Hackney | Moshe |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | Alexander |
| Haringey | Alexander |
| Harrow | David |
| Havering | Oliver |
| Hillingdon | Harry |
| Hounslow | Muhammad |
| Islington | Henry |
| Kensington and Chelsea | Alexander |
| Kingston upon Thames | Oliver |
| Lambeth | Daniel |
| Lewisham | Daniel |
| Merton | Oliver |
| Newham | Muhammad |
| Redbridge | Muhammad |
| Richmond upon Thames | Oliver |
| Southwark | David |
| Sutton | Joshua |
| Tower Hamlets | Mohammed |
| Waltham Forest | Muhammad |
| Wandsworth | Alexander |
| Westminster | Alexander |
Alexanderhas the strongest borough spread for boys, appearing in 8 boroughs. Muhammadstill leads London-wide and tops 7 boroughs, while Oliverleads or co-leads 6 boroughs if you count the Islington tie.
The most distinctive local winners are Moshein Hackney, Leoin Camden, Davidin Harrow and Southwark, Joshuain Sutton, and Mohammedin Tower Hamlets. Those names are a good reminder that borough results can look very different from the citywide table.
Winner Counts And Closest Races
This is the part that makes the borough view more useful than a simple list.
Girls’ Winner Counts
- Amelia:14 boroughs
- Olivia:7 boroughs
- Sophia / Sofia / Sophie:4 boroughs combined across spelling variants
- Emily:2 boroughs
- All other girls’ winners:1 borough each
Boys’ Winner Counts
- Alexander:8 boroughs
- Muhammad:7 boroughs
- Oliver:6 boroughs
- Daniel:2 boroughs
- David:2 boroughs
- Harry:2 boroughs
- All other boys’ winners:1 borough each
Closest Races And Ties
- Waltham Forest (girls):Amelia and Sophia tie
- Islington (boys):Henry and Oliver tie
Most Unusual Borough Winners
- Girls:Sarah in Hackney, Maryam in Tower Hamlets, Maria in Brent, Maya in Barnet
- Boys:Moshe in Hackney, Leo in Camden, Joshua in Sutton, Mohammed in Tower Hamlets
What Changed From 2023 To 2024
The clearest year-on-year shifts are easy to show in one comparison block.
| Name | Borough winners in 2023 → 2024 |
| Amelia | 7 → 14 |
| Alexander | 1 → 8 |
| Noah | 9 → 0 |
That shift tells you most of what changed. Ameliadoubled its borough reach, Alexandermoved from a minor borough presence to the strongest boys’ spread, and Noahstayed relevant London-wide but no longer topped any borough in this latest local breakdown.
What These Borough Results Actually Tell You
The borough lists are useful, but they should be read carefully.
- A borough winneris not the same thing as a London-wide winner.
- Exact spellings matter, so Muhammad and Mohammed remain separate.
- Local authority data is based on the mother’s usual area of residence.
- This is strong data for local naming patterns, but weaker for sweeping claims about culture across London as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions About London Baby Names
What Is The Most Common Baby Name In London?
The London-wide leaders are Muhammadfor boys and Oliviafor girls.
What Is The Most Popular Baby Name In Every London Borough?
It depends on the borough. In this 2024 breakdown, Ameliaappears most often among girls’ borough winners, while Alexanderappears most often among boys’ borough winners.
Why Do Borough Winners Differ From London-wide Winners?
Because a name can be dominant in one borough without being the most common once all London births are combined.
Are These Rankings Based On Where Babies Were Born?
No. Local authority results are based on the mother’s usual area of residence, not the hospital location.
Does ONS Keep Muhammad And Mohammed Separate?
Yes. ONS counts exact spellings separately, so Muhammad and Mohammed are listed as different names.
Did Noah Stop Being Popular In London?
No. Noahremained important London-wide, but it did not top any borough in this latest local breakdown.
Quick Recap
If your goal was to find the most popular baby name in your borough, the tables above give you the answer quickly for both girls and boys. The broader pattern is just as useful: Ameliahas the widest girls’ borough spread, Alexanderhas the widest boys’ borough spread, and the citywide leaders still tell a different story.
The key thing to remember is simple: borough results are best for spotting local patterns, while London-wide rankings are better for understanding the capital as a whole.
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Most Popular Baby Names In Every London Borough: Girls And Boys
The Most Popular Girl Baby Name In Every London Borough
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Winner Counts And Closest Races
What Changed From 2023 To 2024
What These Borough Results Actually Tell You
Frequently Asked Questions About London Baby Names
Quick Recap
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For over 15 years, he has focused on verified sources, first-hand local context, and clear explanations that help readers understand both places and people more deeply. His work combines street-level London knowledge with careful research into career credits, media work, business interests, and, where relevant, transparently explained net worth estimates.
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