Charles Falls Out of Top 100 Baby Boy Names in England and Wales

Charles has dropped out of the top 100 baby boy names in England and Wales for 2022. Olivia and Noah remain the most popular names for girls and boys, respectively. The new data, which predates King Charles III's coronation, highlights a trend towards European-style names for girls.

The name Charles has dropped out of the top 100 most popular names for baby boys in England and Wales for 2022, according to new data from the Office of National Statistics.

Olivia and Noah remain the most popular baby names for girls and boys, respectively.

European-style names like Ottilie, Elodie, Ophelia, and Maeve have surged in popularity for girls.

Although Charles has fallen off the list across England and Wales, it still holds the 100th spot in England.

In 2021, Charles ranked 91st with 639 babies named Charles.

This data predates the Coronation of King Charles III in May 2023, which could influence future naming trends.

The list also shows William, Harry, George, Louis, and Charlotte among the names King Charles' children and grandchildren are named.

Other popular names include Noah, Muhammad, and George for boys, and Olivia, Amelia, and Isla for girls.