The most popular Irish boys and girls names in England and Wales ☘️

In celebration of St Patrick's Day!

Author: Alex RossPublished 16th Mar 2023
Last updated 17th Mar 2023

In celebration of St Patrick's Day on Friday 17th March 2023, research has been conducted by Spin Genie to provide information on the most popular Irish boys and girls names that parents decide for their children across England and Wales.

In recent years, names with Irish connections have seen a surge across the United Kingdom, with name such as Rory, Orla, Aoife, and Patrick surging through the ranks of popularity.

There were five names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin given to girls in the Top 200, including Erin, Orla, Maeve, Niamh and Aoife, with Erin ranking highest at number 59.

There were 10 names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin given to boys in the Top 200, including the likes of Rory, Finn, Patrick and Callum, with Rory ranking highest at number 39.

Check out the 15 popular Irish boys and girls names in England and Wales:

1) Rory

Rank: 39
Total number of names: 1,483

2) Rowan

Rank: 63
Total number of names: 938

3) Erin

Rank: 59
Total number of names: 884

4) Orla

Rank: 66
Total number of names: 794

5) Finn

Rank: 72
Total number of names: 788

6) Liam

Rank: 86
Total number of names: 690

7) Maeve

Rank: 77
Total number of names: 654

8) Ryan

Rank: 106
Total number of names: 569

9) Patrick

Rank: 125
Total number of names: 456

10) Niamh

Rank: 136
Total number of names: 362

11) Connor

Rank: 180
Total number of names: 293

12) Finlay

Rank: 180
Total number of names: 293

13) Callum

Rank: 186
Total number of names: 292

14) Aidan

Rank: 188
Total number of names: 289

15) Aoife

Rank: 190
Total number of names: 269

In order to conduct the research, Spin Genie analysed the names that made the top 200 in both the separate boys and girls categories in the latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

From the research, it seems names of Irish origin are a lot more popular for boys, than they are for girls!

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