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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Oliver Mackman

Editor, BabyData

Oliver Mackman is the named editor of BabyData and a director of Best Business Loans Ltd (Companies House 16833937), the company that operates the site. He is accountable for its editorial standards, sourcing and corrections, and requires every number to cite the underlying rule and the official UK dataset behind it, with pregnancy tools reviewed against NHS and gov.uk guidance before publication.

Last reviewed: 12 June 2026