OLIVIA has replaced Amelia as the most popular name given to baby girls in England and Wales in 2016, official statistics show.
Oliver, the top name for baby boys, remained in the number one spot for the fourth year in a row, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed.
Olivia dethroned Amelia, which occupied the top position for five years.
Muhammad replaced William in the top 10 names for boys last year, while Poppy dropped out of the top 10 for girls, making way for Lily.
TOP 20 BOYS’ NAMES
1. Oliver, 2. Harry, 3. George, 4. Jack, 5. Jacob, 6. Noah, 7. Charlie, 8. Muhammad, 9. Thomas, 10. Oscar, 11. William, 12. James, 13. Leo, 14. Alfie, 15. Henry, 16. Joshua, 17. Freddie, 18. Archie, 19. Ethan, 20. Isaac.
TOP 20 GIRLS’ NAMES
1. Olivia, 2. Amelia, 3. Emily, 4. Isla, 5. Ava, 6. Isabella, 7. Lily, 8. Jessica, 9. Ella, 10. Mia, 11. Sophia, 12. Charlotte, 13. Poppy, 14. Sophie, 15. Grace, 16. Evie, 17. Alice, 18. Scarlett, 19. Freya, 20. Florence.
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