Most popular baby names in Powys, and in England and Wales

The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available.

Lily was the most popular girl's name in Powys with nine babies given the name in 2022.

This marks a change from 2021, when Evie, Grace, Lily, Olivia and Sienna shared the top spot.

Meanwhile, Theodore was the most common boy's name in the area. In total, 10 babies were given the name in Powys in 2022.

The name unseated Charlie, chosen by 13 parents in 2021.

Some of Wales' most popular names were of Welsh origin – including Mali, Seren and Eira, in the top 50 for girls, and Arthur, Osian, Elis, Harri and Jac, which were in the top 30 for boys.

James Tucker, head of health analysis at the Office for National Statistics said: "Noah was the most popular name for boys in 2022, for the second year in a row, having replaced Oliver at the top in 2021."

Muhammad was the second most popular boys’ name in 2022, up from fifth place in 2021, while George remained third, Oliver dropped from second to fourth and Leo climbed one place to fifth.

The top four girls' names were unchanged year-on-year, with Olivia followed by Amelia, Isla and Ava, while Lily rose two places from seventh to fifth.

Mr Tucker added: "Theodore, Theo and Freddie are three new entries into the top 10 boys' names in 2022. Isabella is the only new entry into the girls' top 10."

Most popular names for boys, England and Wales:

• Noah
• Muhammad
• George
• Oliver
• Leo
• Arthur
• Oscar
• Theodore
• Theo
• Freddie

Most popular names for girls, England and Wales:

• Olivia
• Amelia
• Isla
• Ava
• Lily
• Ivy
• Freya
• Florence
• Isabella
• Mia