Vintage baby names

The Edwardian nursery is back. These early-twentieth-century names had nearly vanished and now sit firmly inside the official ONS 2024 top 50, proof that vintage names are not just a wishlist but a genuine UK trend. Out of the ONS 2024 top 50, 20 names fit this theme, led by Arthur at number 4 in the boys' list. Every name here links to its own page with the full ONS rank, the number of babies given it, and a note on its meaning. The popularity figures are the real Office for National Statistics figures for 2024 in England and Wales; which names belong to the theme is our editorial selection from the official top 50.

Girls' names

#6Florence flourishing or prosperous, from Florentia
#10Elsie a pet form of Elizabeth, God is my oath
#28Margot a form of Margaret, pearl
#31Matilda mighty in battle
#37Mabel lovable, from amabilis
#40Ada noble
#42Violet the violet flower
#44Maisie a pet form of Margaret, pearl
#49Alice noble, from Adalheidis

Boys' names

#4Arthur often read as bear, after the legendary king
#6George farmer or earth-worker
#13Freddie a pet form of Frederick, peaceful ruler
#14Henry home-ruler
#16Alfie a pet form of Alfred, elf counsel
#19Albie a pet form of Albert, noble and bright
#29Teddy a pet form of Theodore or Edward
#31Edward wealthy guardian
#39Tommy a pet form of Thomas, twin
#43Reggie a pet form of Reginald, counsel-power
#49Ronnie a pet form of Ronald, counsel-ruler

Our selection from the ONS 2024 top 50 of names with an Edwardian or early-twentieth-century feel that have returned to popularity. Popularity figures are the real ONS counts. Accessed 2026-06-14.

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### Vintage baby names in the ONS 2024 top 50

| Rank | Name | Sex | Babies (2024) |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: |
| 4 | Arthur | boy | 3,368 |
| 6 | George | boy | 3,257 |
| 6 | Florence | girl | 1,936 |
| 10 | Elsie | girl | 1,727 |
| 13 | Freddie | boy | 2,369 |
| 14 | Henry | boy | 2,360 |
| 16 | Alfie | boy | 2,020 |
| 19 | Albie | boy | 1,820 |
| 28 | Margot | girl | 1,243 |
| 29 | Teddy | boy | 1,506 |
| 31 | Edward | boy | 1,461 |
| 31 | Matilda | girl | 1,220 |
| 37 | Mabel | girl | 1,113 |
| 39 | Tommy | boy | 1,324 |
| 40 | Ada | girl | 1,049 |
| 42 | Violet | girl | 1,010 |
| 43 | Reggie | boy | 1,194 |
| 44 | Maisie | girl | 992 |
| 49 | Ronnie | boy | 1,059 |
| 49 | Alice | girl | 896 |

Source: ONS Baby names in England and Wales, 2024 edition. Released 2025-07-31. Accessed 2026-06-14. Theme membership is BabyData editorial selection from the ONS top 50.

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Last reviewed: 12 June 2026