Most popular baby names in 2023: The top 20 boy names of the last year

The most popular names given to baby boys in 2023 have been revealed.

By Holly Allton

Published 13th Dec 2023, 17:19 BST

The most popular baby boy for 2023 have been revealed, with a consistent winner coming out on top once again.

According to BabyCentre, the name Muhammad has taken the title of the number one baby boy name of the year for another year running.

The top 20 baby girl names have also been revealed.

Find out the top 20 baby boy names of 2023 below - is yours featured?

Muhammad has taken the top spot again as the most popular baby boy name for 2023.

1. Muhammad

Muhammad has taken the top spot again as the most popular baby boy name for 2023.

Noah is second place on the list, and has featured many times in previous years.

2. Noah

Noah is second place on the list, and has featured many times in previous years.

The shortened name for Theodore has made the list at number three.

3. Theo

The shortened name for Theodore has made the list at number three.

Leo, which originates from the Greek word for lion, has made the list at number four.

4. Leo

Leo, which originates from the Greek word for lion, has made the list at number four.

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