Top 100 baby names for 2024 unveiled - from classic Hollywood comebacks to interesting trend

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The latest scoop on baby names is in, and it's a fascinating mix of the old and new! The top 100 baby names for boys and girls this year have been revealed, with some surprising shifts and trends noted by experts.

While some names have taken a nosedive out of popularity, others are climbing the charts, including surname-inspired picks and two glamorous newcomers breaking into the top 100, as per the freshest BabyCentre data.

Olivia and Muhammad remain unchallenged at the summit of the girls' and boys' lists. Faye Mingo, the Chief Marketing Officer at BabyCentre, shared: "The top names for both boys and girls have remained largely consistent with last year's picks, but a few notable trends have emerged.

Surname-inspired names for boys like Hunter and Harrison are on the rise, and there's a trend of girls' names ending in 'a,' like favourites Olivia and Amelia." She added, "It's clear that while parents are embracing some fresh twists, the classic choices still hold strong and parents are looking for a name with timeless appeal." This buzz follows hot on the heels of the ONS dropping its annual list of England and Wales' most popular baby names just last week, reports the Mirror.