Most Popular Baby Girl Names in the 2010s (England & Wales)

In England & Wales, the most common baby girl names in the 2010s were Amelia, Olivia, Emily, Ava, Isla — names chosen by more families than any others, ranked by total births.

This ranking is based on total births across the decade, which highlights names consistently chosen year after year — not just short-term spikes. Compare popular girl names in the 2000s for the previous decade.

Quick list of the most popular names

The most common baby girl names in the 2010s in England & Wales are listed below, based on total births across the decade.

How the ranking works

This ranking is based on total births for each name across all years in the decade. By aggregating data over a 10-year period, we highlight names with sustained popularity rather than short-term spikes. Names are ranked by total birth count, using national-level data only.

Key insights

Summary of the names with the highest total births:

Top name: Amelia with 49,185 births over the decade
#1 share of top 100: 3.5%
Gap #1 vs #10: 1.7x
Gap #1 vs #50: 4.4x
Top 10 share: 24.4% of births in the ranking
Total births in top 100: 1,423,084

Why these names were popular in the 2010s

Phonetics: Soft -a endings dominated — Amelia, Olivia, Ava and similar names. -a reads feminine and soft, fitting the era's taste.

-y and -ie endings also featured — playful, familiar, easy to pronounce.

Length: The most popular names averaged around 6 letters, balancing familiarity and readability. Medium-length names dominated, offering both clarity and style.

Familiarity and social acceptance: Parents chose widely recognized names — easy to spell and pronounce. Socially safe yet modern.

Broader cultural influence: Media and trends shaped tastes. Names in popular culture often gained traction.

The core set remained at the top: rankings shifted year to year, but the same names dominated the upper tier.

What were common baby names in the 2010s?

The most common baby girl names in the 2010s remained remarkably stable across the decade. While rankings shifted slightly year to year, a consistent group dominated the top positions. Compare popular girl names in the previous decade. For current trends, see fastest rising names; for unique picks, see rare baby names.

Popularity trend over the decade

Over the 2010s, the most popular names remained remarkably stable — the same core dominated the upper tier year after year. New entries emerged in the lower half of the top 100 as trends evolved, but the top 10–20 changed slowly.

Visual overview

Top 10 by births

Amelia

49,185 births

Olivia

47,878 births

Emily

35,856 births

Ava

33,628 births

Isla

32,622 births

Lily

30,975 births

Jessica

29,783 births

Isabella

29,484 births

Sophie

28,953 births

Mia

28,683 births

Total births in the 2010s

How the 2010s compare to other decades

The 2010s saw a shift toward simpler, shorter names and softer endings (-a, -y) — a move away from longer, more formal styles. Names became softer and more approachable than in earlier decades. Continuity: many names from the 2000s held on. Change: new options gained ground. The decade balanced tradition with a lighter, more modern feel.

How these names compare to today

Compared to today's trends, the 2010s list has aged in different ways. Some styles faded; others endured. For parents weighing a 2010s name today, those still ranking high recently are the safest bets. See trending baby names for what's rising now.

Full ranking

Full list of the top names in England & Wales for the 2010s.

#	Name	Births (2010s)
1	Amelia	49,185
2	Olivia	47,878
3	Emily	35,856
4	Ava	33,628
5	Isla	32,622
6	Lily	30,975
7	Jessica	29,783
8	Isabella	29,484
9	Sophie	28,953
10	Mia	28,683
11	Grace	28,281
12	Poppy	27,633
13	Evie	26,850
14	Ella	25,743
15	Sophia	25,517
16	Ruby	25,431
17	Chloe	22,972
18	Charlotte	22,670
19	Freya	22,555
20	Isabelle	21,890
21	Daisy	21,074
22	Scarlett	19,932
23	Phoebe	19,643
24	Sienna	18,244
25	Alice	18,018
26	Florence	17,781
27	Eva	16,465
28	Millie	15,838
29	Lucy	15,706
30	Sofia	15,282
31	Matilda	15,274
32	Maisie	14,927
33	Imogen	14,689
34	Evelyn	14,616
35	Rosie	14,279
36	Layla	14,266
37	Lola	14,158
38	Holly	13,949
39	Elsie	13,221
40	Ellie	13,142
41	Willow	12,894
42	Erin	12,880
43	Elizabeth	12,858
44	Lilly	12,190
45	Maya	12,145
46	Molly	12,102
47	Ivy	11,998
48	Emilia	11,806
49	Hannah	11,628
50	Esme	11,100
51	Abigail	11,073
52	Jasmine	11,021
53	Emma	10,855
54	Eliza	10,818
55	Summer	10,805
56	Eleanor	10,356
57	Megan	10,062
58	Amber	10,000
59	Harriet	9,855
60	Georgia	9,842
61	Amelie	9,498
62	Bella	9,475
63	Gracie	9,244
64	Lexi	8,956
65	Rose	8,707
66	Annabelle	8,574
67	Harper	8,423
68	Lacey	8,415
69	Zara	8,196
70	Anna	7,905
71	Violet	7,706
72	Brooke	7,456
73	Leah	7,309
74	Maria	7,277
75	Martha	7,224
76	Amy	6,949
77	Thea	6,937
78	Katie	6,755
79	Maryam	6,725
80	Penelope	6,647
81	Nancy	6,515
82	Lottie	6,459
83	Bethany	6,450
84	Heidi	6,447
85	Julia	6,272
86	Faith	6,266
87	Darcie	6,260
88	Hollie	6,235
89	Isabel	6,155
90	Francesca	6,059
91	Aisha	6,031
92	Zoe	5,950
93	Sara	5,850
94	Sarah	5,817
95	Beatrice	5,786
96	Maddison	5,776
97	Mila	5,775
98	Aria	5,748
99	Darcey	5,744
100	Madison	5,730

Click any name above to explore its historical ranking, meaning, origin, regional variations, and full popularity timeline.

Interpretation for parents

Stable vs trendy: These names dominated year after year — time-tested, not one-hit wonders. Good for familiar, socially accepted choices.

Popularity vs uniqueness: Higher rank means more births. For something less common, look further down or check birth counts. National data can differ from your area.

How to choose: Top 10 = maximum familiarity. 20–50 = familiar but not overused. Below 50 = more distinctive. For uniqueness, consider trending or rare options. Explore baby names in the previous decade, trending baby names, all-time popular names, rare baby names for more options.

About the data

Data from Office for National Statistics (ONS). National totals only; no regional breakdown. We refresh as new data becomes available.