Whether you’re a Royalist or not, there is no denying the family have a lot of influence, particularly around names.
New research has revealed the royal baby names most at risk of dying out in the UK(Image: Getty)
The Royal Family, whether you like them or loathe them, is a British institution with a lot of influence. Whether they speak on politics, which they seldom do, save a few exceptions, or the environment, they have a lot of listeners.
Their names are also standout features. When Prince William and Princess Kate were expecting their three children, the country was eager to find out what monikers the King-and-Queen-in-waiting would bestow on their wee ones.
Similarly, Harry and Meghan’s Archie and Lilibet caused intrigue. Now, for those looking for some inspiration on what to call their new-born, new research has revealed the royal baby names most at risk of dying out in the UK.
Video game asset marketplace Chicks Gold compiled a list of key Royal Family members and used Office of National Statistics (ONS) data on UK baby names to discover the top ten least popular royal girl names in the country.
Al Alof, CEO of Chicks Gold, said: “Choosing a baby’s name is one of the most significant moments in the life of a parent, and it’s fascinating to see the influence that royalty has on names for girls.”
The ten least popular royal baby girl names in the UK
Princess Eugenie is a niece of King Charles III and and is twelfth in the line of succession to the British throne (Image: 2024 Max Mumby/Indigo)1. Eugenie (3 baby girls)
Eugenie is the royal baby girl name closest to dying out in the UK, with just three baby girls born with the name in 2024. Princess Eugenie is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, the Duke and Duchess of York.
2. Meghan (14 baby girls)
Meghan is second on the list, with just 14 baby girls born with the name in 2024.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex – formerly Meghan Markle – is married to Prince Harry, and is the mother of their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
3. Lilibet (28 baby girls)
Princess Lilibet is the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. There were just 28 baby girls given the name last year, showing that four years on from the Royal’s birth, the name isn’t carrying over into public life.
4. Anne (33 baby girl)
Princess Anne is the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
5. Louise (37 baby girls)
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor is the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Louise is long considered a popular first and middle name, but people might find it over-used now.
6. Camilla (62 baby girls)
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles, the reigning British Monarch.
7. Catherine (66 baby girls)
Catherine, Princess of Wales, is the wife of Prince William, the heir to the British throne..
8. Margaret (80 baby girls)
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, was the late Queen Elizabeth’s sister.
9. Diana (169 baby girls)
Diana is a baby name at risk of dying out which is strange considering Princess Diana’s continued popularity(Image: Getty)
The iconic late Princess Diana was the first wife of Prince Charles, and mother to Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana is still celebrated in Britain today, and many young people look at her as an alternative, more relatable figure.
It may be surprising to some Brits that Diana is “dying out,” considering Princess Di is a lasting figure in UK pop culture due to her compassion, style, and impact on humanitarian causes like AIDS awareness and landmine clearance, becoming a “People’s Princess” who connected with the public.
10. Alexandra (226 baby girls)
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, was born in 1936 as the only daughter of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and a first cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The most popular royal baby girl names in the UK
At the other end of the scale, Isla is the most popular baby girl in the UK, with 2056 baby girls born with the name in 2024. Mia and Charlotte are second and third most popular.
Speaking on the allure of Royal names, Al added: “Royal names carry the weight of regal history, as well as glamour, luxury and charm, and can offer parents a traditional name with added star quality for their budding new queen.”
Royal baby girl name
Rank
No. of baby girls born with the name (2024)
Isla
1
2,056
Mia
2
1,609
Sienna
3
1,537
Charlotte
4
1,418
Sophie
5
886
Elizabeth
6
706
Zara
7
666
Athena
8
480
Beatrice
9
425
Lena
10
342
Savannah
11
229
Alexandra
12
226
Diana
13
169
Margaret
14
80
Catherine
15
66
Camilla
16
62
Louise
17
37
Anne
18
33
Lilibet
19
28
Meghan
20
14
Eugenie
21
3
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