Muhammad Remains the Top Boys' Name in England and Wales
The name kept the top spot with 5,957 registered births in 2025, extending its streak to three straight years.
- Muhammad first seized the top spot in 2023, overtaking Noah after ranking second in 2022.
- The Office for National Statistics published the 2025 dataset on 9 July 2026.
- The count covers only England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland issue separate registries.
Why it mattersBureaucracies count what they will not interpret, leaving the demographic reality to speak for itself.
UK Office for National Statistics — 'Baby names in England and Wales: 2025' release (incl. boys' names dataset) ↗ · Jul 9, 20267/9/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check